BIGGEST MOTOR MELT ON YOUTUBE - 1300LBS/590KG MAKING BARS

[@crazylare1]

I always watch BigStackD but now I have one more person to watch!!! Thank you for making these video's! I enjoy them! Oh and from what I understand from watching BigStackD is if you leave molten metal in the bottom of the crucible the next you put in melts faster. Takes less gas and time that way.. give it a try!

[@MattMelts]

Thank you so much for the kind words. You’re 100% right about leaving some metal in the crucible, I actually noticed my error when I was editing the video. Thank you so much, again.

[@crazylare1]

@@MattMelts I plan on getting into melting metal soon, I'm retired and old so I need something to keep me out of trouble. I am looking forward to getting started. I am learning how to do it by watching video's on KZbin like your's. Keep doing what you love to do! It's not about the money, it's about saving metal from the land fills. You're very welcome and I hope my hint helps!

[@Shadow_GamerX68]

KZbin must have their algorithms fixed! Bigstackd subscriber here also!

[@MattMelts]

@crazylare1 if you’re looking for a furnace, check eBay for DevilForge and make sure they’re from Lithuania. I got mine for $270 brand new with a crucible and tongs, hoses etc.

[@MattMelts]

Thanks a lot, friend.

[@marlinblack6597]

That was a nice haul. I like your molds. I bought graphite molds, they produce a nice finish but they just don't last and for the price, it's not worth it. Maybe if you're melting down gold and want a clean finish. I find muffin trays are good especially if you want to make copper alloys like aluminium bronze. It makes it easier to measure out, but there's nothing like a hefty ingot of copper. Great video. You scored another sub.

[@MattMelts]

I agree 100% about the molds. Thank you for the kind words, friend.

[@rkolter]

Nice video. I clicked without thinking, assuming it was BigStackD. :) I started casting after watching his videos as well. Smaller scale tho. Good stuff. You earned a subscriber.

[@87Benz-tf9qs]

I have a 35ft lead sail boat ketothat is about 6500 lbs i need to take to scrap but they won't take it unless I gut it up to smaller pieces. Do you know of any way to cut something like this. I'm not into scrapping but this was given to me along with about 50k lbs of industrial electric motors for clearing the field and building it was all in. I only have a days work into it so i cant complain. After 2 years of procrastinating it's time to get rid of this stuff. Anxious to see what it sells for.

[@MattMelts]

If it were me, I would get a truck/trailer and start moving it to a yard. Getting paid on each trip. The time spent dismantling and melting the metal wouldn’t be worth it in the long run. I was taught early-on, a bag of cans is worth more than a bar. I do what I do because I love the craft, and definitely not for scrap value.

[@MattMelts]

Your comment says “lead sailboat” so I’ll go with that. The only way to deal with that is to cut it up. Lead is a soft metal, and should be manageable. Wear a respirator, and be safe.

[@omarboa6831]

Beautiful and awesome video. Note: You must weld handles to the molds to facilitate the process of extracting the alloy.

[@MattMelts]

Weld handles to the side of the molds, that’s an awesome idea. Hadn’t even thought of that. I appreciate your kind words, friend.

[@omarboa6831]

@@MattMelts You're welcome

[@miketroy4558]

Excellent job! BigStackD would be proud. Cheers!

[@Micaville_Mountain_Man]

Good video appreciate the effort it took

[@MattMelts]

Man, I’ve had a rough week so far and your comment really gave me a boost. I appreciate you taking the time to comment. Hope to see you in the comments of future videos, friend.

[@TheMAnoneGodJESUSChrist]

I am a BigStackD fan and your video is amazing as well i am a new subscriber keep the videos coming

[@MattMelts]

Thanks a lot, friend. I appreciate the kind words.

[@jeffbrandon7201]

Been watching BigStackD for years, glad to see another 🎉 Love the video, glad Helene didnt hit you too hard.

[@Shadow_GamerX68]

I also am a regular Bigstackd viewer. New subscriber to your channel now! Good work!

[@MattMelts]

That is awesome! Thank you, so much! BigStackD is the OG, and does it better than anyone.

[@jasongrinnell1986]

Same, good work. I can see your channel going far.

[@MattMelts]

@jasongrinnell1986 kind words, I appreciate you being here. Hope you’re having a great weekend, friend.

[@timsmith9645]

Great video nice copper bars new sub here hope to see more I watch bigstackd thanks for sharing

[@MattMelts]

Thanks for the kind words! Glad you’re here. Please make sure to keep commenting. Comments here are some of my favorite daily conversations. 😃

[@timsmith9645]

@MattMelts you're welcome and I always commit on videos

[@peterparadoxdasOriginal]

Wow, that must have taken hours. My respect and a great result!👍 best regards Peter

[@MattMelts]

I appreciate the kind words, friend. I hope you’re having an excellent weekend.

[@jeffbrandon7201]

Oooo, that dark pour was a really cool shot😊

[@MattMelts]

Thanks man! It’s always a cool look.

[@24KGOLDRECOVERY]

Excellent video bro

[@MattMelts]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@MattMelts]

I like your name. I need to check out your channel too.

[@PiotrSzpurka]

Love copper 👍

[@rickcgag]

Got a question, why is your copper sizzling? It looks like copper coming out of furnace and you can definitely see it when you pour. Do you think you over heated it. Just asking because i started melting copper this summer and making sure I do it safely. Thanks for the video by the way.

[@MattMelts]

Definitely overheated it a little. I like the sizzle though. Especially on the dark pours.

[@scrapman502]

What part of Georgia you live in? Just Curious, I Live in the Atlanta Area. I've been Melting Copper ever since I moved 8 Years ago. Dabble in a little Gold recovery as well.

[@MattMelts]

Northwest, near Rome. I used to live in Gwinnett county as well but decided I’d had enough of that.

[@AmericanArtillery]

That was a ton of work. I hope you stay safe during the hurricane. Great video bro. Keep it up. I subscribed. 👍

[@MattMelts]

I’m a fan of your content too! Thanks for the kind words and sub, friend.

[@AmericanArtillery]

@@MattMelts No problem bro. I wish you luck with your melting venture. 👍

[@frankbritt6166]

I always watch so relaxing

[@MattMelts]

Thank you!

[@stevewoldanski4780]

Glad you are safe.

[@benbrown7072]

A worthy companion to BSD! He would be proud.

[@MattMelts]

That is the highest praise, my friend. Thank you so much.

[@benbrown7072]

@@MattMelts Well deserved! What's your goal? 1 ton?

[@MattMelts]

@benbrown7072 Ha! No, I wouldn’t do good service to that challenge. I enjoy melting, scrapping, and I make a fair effort to cast and shape metal. Anything I melt will hopefully be used to make something awesome later.

[@braddempsey6930]

Shame that so much of the weight of that motor was steel, just the way it is. Plenty of really nice copper though.

[@knightrider6478]

Hi there. Did you paid for the motor or you have received it for free ? Asking just for curiosity. Thanks in advance ! Regards

[@MattMelts]

Sorry, I just saw this. I paid for the motor. With the final copper weight and scrap steel value, I basically broke even.

[@melodyferguson6439]

i think the table would have worked longer if you added rebar

[@MattMelts]

I did some poor math on a bag of mortar mix that was half full, made a form that was too big, and poured what I had. It was silly that I didn’t notice it before mixing, and even worse that I used it with metalwork.

[@busbey61]

New Sub here! Great video! What county are you in? I was living in Hall County, a little town about 15-30 mins North of Gainesville, when Hurricane Hugo went through. I was like 4 or 5 (moved to Ohio when I was 6)when that happened, and i was terrified for many years after that...

[@MattMelts]

I’m in the Rome area. Been to Hall County many times. Thanks for subscribing, I appreciate you being here.

[@AlaminIslam-yx8qy]

Thank u for this video I'm waiting for this video thank you for ur hard work keep posting video dont stop

[@sccolbert]

What was your profit from all that work?

[@MattMelts]

I think I broke even. I’ll know once I take the steel to the scrapyard.

[@sunflower1220]

woahh that’s insane work

[@MattMelts]

I enjoy it. 😄

[@wszechmocnieuzdolniony]

Witam i pozdrawiam serdecznie z Polski 🇵🇱👍👍👍

[@MattMelts]

Likewise, friend!

[@bassbriar9276]

Fans of bigstackD... Time to suscribe here!

[@MattMelts]

Thank you, friend.

[@paulsdogwalking]

oh the slab table busted, yikes,

[@MattMelts]

Yeah, could have been way worse.

[@scottadamson2431]

Hate to tell you but bigstackd casting melted down a 690kg motor

[@MattMelts]

I know. He did after I made this video.

[@MattMelts]

One more note on that topic, my most recent huge motor melt did yield more copper, I think. But, his motor had a vintage, cool factor and he is the best at making these videos.

[@AlaminIslam-yx8qy]

Why don't you make some nordic gold

[@MattMelts]

I’m low on tin. I’ll order some and add that to my projects list. That’s a good idea.

[@AlaminIslam-yx8qy]

@@MattMelts thanks man for hearing

[@MattMelts]

@AlaminIslam-yx8qy Of course. I appreciate you, friend.

[@jwall6006]

I’m a new sub, good video, looking forward to more. Just one thing, leave out the obvious BSD things. The boots and the drink, the metal labels, the ice melting, etc.. Instead you do you.

[@MattMelts]

I get that. But realistically, if I left out everything BIgStackD does, I wouldn’t have a video. On that note, I always wear boots when I melt because safety, and drink to hydrate on hot days. I even paid homage to BSD on the tag. He is the original KZbin melter in my opinion, and gets all the respect I can give. I hope you continue to watch my videos too, and keep commenting. Hopefully you’ll see I have my own personality in my videos.

[@MattMelts]

Also, I really appreciate your honesty. I assumed this would come up at some point, and I hope I’ve given a quality answer.

[@jwall6006]

It’s a great answer. And I am watching more of them.

[@mattyal9347]

Dang!!

[@lilkittygirl]

That caution sign is hilarious. It’s not at all legally enforceable btw. Occupational health and safety laws trump signs

[@MattMelts]

I know. Hilarious, right?