Cast Aluminum Dominoes | Sand Molding and Shake Out (part 2)

I finally got a chance to cast my aluminum dominoes! It was supposed to snow for the next couple days so I thought I'd better get it in. In this video I do some scrapping of aluminum with the burner running on diesel. I rammed it up some petrobond sand and used the match plates I CNCed in the previous video to form the dominoes. I also use my new portaband table to remove the runners and sprues.
Cast Aluminum Dominoes | Part 1
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Cast Aluminum Dominoes | Part 3
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[@Barnacules]

Casting level... PRO! This guy got the cleanest results I've seen yet from all the videos I've seen online.

[@Grunblau]

Thanks for your comment! So far so good! I hope to get better!

[@jonnymiskatonic]

+Brian Oltrogge Yep, like Barnacules said, these came out super clean. Love the setup for them.

[@gigglesgames1]

can you replicate with 3d printer?

[@coconutpole9455]

Hi

[@CoolKoon]

+Daily Cup of Justin You can't unless your 3D printer is a VERY expensive (ideally sintering) model with extreme high resolution.

[@JerryRigEverything]

Impressive! That's one of the best youtube forges I've seen.

[@Grunblau]

Thanks! I had a couple much more complicated designs. Glad the KISS concept prevailed!

[@amyasseektruth8246]

+Brian Oltrogge 1st video that I've seen of yours and clicked Subscribe. Neat, clean and professional diy.

[@tarachandkhobragade6097]

KB love years most was

[@derayend6939]

Do you plan to destroy your next phone with molten metal Jerry?

[@maxtonasher7080]

i dont mean to be so offtopic but does anyone know of a tool to log back into an instagram account? I stupidly forgot my password. I love any help you can give me.

[@markfryer9880]

"This cast is brought to you by the letter R, and this wrench" pmsl. Loved it, totally unexpected. You wont believe it but I was engraving works initials on exactly the same Rigid wrench last week. Great production, safe work methods, the only thing I am concerned about is your shoes, please get some work boots preferably steel capped as your current shoes dont offer enough protection top or bottom. If you saw the burn marks in the bottom of my work boots you would understand why.

[@NecroBanana]

Those dominoes look sick, dude. Now all you need is the pizza and breadsticks and you're good to go.

[@Grunblau]

Don't forget the marinara...

[@lucianoguerra9013]

I'm not much for domino's. But the tips given to allow for the better distribution of aluminum . That was very good advice. Sometimes I watch other forgers having to put up with just luck that their projects came out almost prefit. Some not so well, an we know that what they are passing off, was not the one they poured with us. They do their best but nothing is spot on. We notice more, but because we are looking for advise to start our own projects we stay quiet. Good advices is hard to come by. Thank You Loader.

[@melody3741]

i love the sound of you tamping it down sped up

[@RyanJensenEE]

This is really impressive. I'm looking forward to Part 3.

[@brianh.000]

+Ryan Jensen Still waiting...

[@nobullshit9721]

Still waiting

[@NoName-lm2bs]

Two years later....

[@jaspertipper9649]

Ryan Jensen 5 years later

[@jesscneal]

Keep em comin. Love your work. Very clean, crisp and thought out.

[@Grunblau]

Thank you very much!

[@saintlouis6221]

Brian Oltrogge love the vid.. can you make copper or brass

[@John-gm8ty]

so, how many people have asked for a set of these already? a few thousand? more? I could see these being REALLY popular.

[@aidangonzalez5312]

Part 3 doesn’t have you cleaning and polishing. That’s what everyone wanted to see. It just has you making the box. Awesome work though.

[@kaiocezar5950]

esse trabalho todo pra jogar dominó, Jesus

[@kamazarone]

I just subscribed to see how these dominoes were going to be made, impressive work

[@entity9742]

Hello do you happen to know what type of sand you were using in this casting? It seems to capture fine detail and keeps its shape under high heat better

[@Grunblau]

This is Petrobond and is great for capturing detail. There used to be a guy that sold it on eBay….

[@entity9742]

@@Grunblau interesting Have you tried casting gears in aluminum? Specifically gears that might be between 2-3mm thick? I know its brittle when cooling but i haven't had a chance to test the strength as ive only been able to cast bars for storage

[@user-hc9ig4le2s]

I love this. Are they for sale? Serious buyer.

[@theantichrist6524]

That casting pattern you made was top notch I hadn't seen it done like that before it has helped to open up my eyes much better thumbs up

[@РусланЗаурбеков-з6е]

Really great work!! (How about aluminium chess pieces?? )))

[@rickvanhooren548]

You are truly the Master Caster! Your vid style is awesome too!

[@tyfab6288]

Finally ! A channel that makes some serious DIY casting ! I was tired of seeing half decent casting and unfinished projects on youtube. I find it fascinating that your product itself, without even worked and polished it after beeing casted, looks so well finished ! Keep it the good work !

[@lewisbaxter8738]

Hello! very helpful video. What is the tool used for dispensing the sand?

[@Grunblau]

Flour sifter! I also used a lid from a coffee can.

[@lewisbaxter8738]

@@Grunblau thanks so much!

[@jameschristensen4493]

i see what you did there visual shout out for milwaukee lol

[@TallCommander]

This is seriously impressive. Well done

[@SubOptimal_]

where is part 3?

[@RhinoPengers]

+illesT 46 still wondering that myself...

[@leoneladams4533]

+Ryan Pengilly yea its been tree months

[@picksixtodahouse]

It's been 4 months now

[@BossRedRanger]

10 months

[@TheGauges420]

BossRedRanger you must not know how to read a description, because part 3 is very clearly there, and was made in May of 2016.

[@hieppham7435]

WRENCHER to Dominoes

[@MrJmak642]

I'm seriously so excited to see part 3, its not even really funny. Far and away the most proficient aluminum castings I've seen made on youtube. This is like watching Clickspring build his clock, the care and precision, preparing / making the required tools and assemblies, amazing work man. Thanks for the upload.

[@RoboCNCnl]

Amazing castings Brian.. nicely done.. Love the mold and the design of the box with the hinges also !

[@MattFriedrichs]

I've been waiting to see these! Love the sense of humor at the beginning of the video, too.

[@Grunblau]

I went back and forth since it didn't really work from a continuity standpoint. I melted these the day before. It's all I could think while cutting the 'R' though. I was probably whistling the Sesame Street theme song too, just can't hear it over the furnace

[@neffk]

Well, you're no foundry hand. Lighting is too good and you're not pouring with channel locks. Haha. Really nice results, though.

[@rpm511]

IS there another way to pack down the sand other than that 2x4(?)? I notice pretty much every casting video does it like that. Was thinking of using a board that fits insite the interior for packing down, any advice if it'll work?

[@Dloweification]

Very interesting stuff. I'm not sure if it's already been pointed out in previous videos (presuming you've used Diesel before), but diesel isn't really a flammable aerosol like propane and gasoline are, hence why it's a pain in the ass to use as you are using it. Diesel when used in engines is much different from any other type of gasoline, where it is simply compressed so much that it explodes, and this explosion drives the other cylinders compressing diesel in the same way. There aren't really "spark plugs" except for when starting the engine and the only way to stop a diesel engine is to shut off the pump. This is quite similar to how hot rods work. Standard engines that run on gasoline will compress the gasoline to a certain point (the octane rating of the fuel determines how much it can be compressed without self-igniting) and then uses the spark plugs to ignite the aerosol gasoline.

[@hsfhfejtpo5709]

would you ever consider selling one of those scrap ingots? you could charge more than the value of the aluminum, because industrial suppliers don't sell them in cool shapes like that. they look like bars of gold, except more interesting because they're aluminum.

[@weisswurster]

is there a part 3?

[@subhashvarma4399]

Very good news

[@thangquocnguyenmdp]

Ugly design, my I cut the dominos out of 3/8 of inch aluminum sheeting with the table saw and used drill press with 1/8 “ drill bit, it looks beautiful

[@johnmichaelvicentcarvajal2876]

Excellent. Where do you get the lasts? I have a homemade foundry oven, but it does not reach enough temperature, it does not melt aluminum, I use propane gas and a blower, some recommendation?

[@staxxxrr09]

do you sell any of your items? If so my Dad is an old school avid domino player who is now teaching four year old grandson the game! this would make an awesome 60th birthday present!

[@burn1962ride]

Top notch.......HANDS DOWN THE NEATEST HOME OPERATION IVE SEEN. SUPER STELLAR

[@scottlund4562]

28 seconds in and I have laughed twice, thanks!

[@shaunhall1838]

Very cool!

[@madMARTYNmarsh1981]

Looks like you didnt pre-heat you Ali... thats very dangerous. Edit* never mind.

[@RafaelFranskowiak92]

Hello, can you tellm what is this sand name? I'm trying to find this here in Brazil. Thank you!

[@Braeden123698745]

Huh look at how the solid aluminum doesn't bob in the molten aluminum like ice. I think this is because solid aluminum is more dense than liquid aluminum. Ice is a rare exception to this rule.

[@DasSnakeBoy]

Brian!!!! Where'd you get that band saw table holder!!!!! I need that to dispose of bodies

[@peterkiss1204]

Have you ever think of eloxating that dominoes? Satine texture and some fancy colors...

[@The5N1K]

bizim zeytin bidonları var onlardan olurmu acaba yeğenim?

[@alecalejo7556]

Awesome video but hey bring down the guard on that bandsaw your not chopping up a cow. Keep the videos coming.

[@dandeliongrove6601]

what made you start metal work, why don't you make the little vent hole on both sides and have you ever burned yourself doing this?

[@russsherwood5978]

that took a lot of skill and talent to do that, you must have invested alot of time to be this good,, just subbed and thumbs - up,, be strong, be safe, and be blessed

[@johnduff111]

hi great job! You make a video on making the clamp to the melting pot. sorry for bad English

[@SweetyVoltyy]

you need to cast a casting weight sand squeezer hammer. I have no idea what are they called but you get it, just cast it.

[@tilendynaguy4895]

Very cool, I think that would be a very therapeutic hobby not to mention rewarding

[@JohnDoe-kp3sw]

You have a sick set up. Would love to know all. How you made forg, crucible and so on

[@keithcarlson6038]

Do you do voiceovers for your day job? You sound like a narrator on "How It's Made."

[@AndresBarnett]

Awesome! Congrats from Chile! question for you, can you give me the brand of the CNC you are using?

[@Grunblau]

+Andres Barnett Platform CNC, my own design, but I do make kits for it.

[@Spoif]

+Brian Oltrogge Thanks Brian. I learned a lot from your video.

[@andrewakessler]

What brand of band saw is that? Looks sturdy for being a table-top model.

[@bigbob1699]

Not a forge , a foundry. Please tell us you have some helpers close by just in case.

[@sebianoti]

How many liters of diesel would you say you use in an hour?

[@FPChris]

Have you ever cast a set of drum lugs? If so what would you estimate cost per lug etc.?

[@jacklope1]

How much for a set?

[@sammythesnake1986]

+Jack Lope How much would you pay for a set?

[@jacklope1]

+sammythesnake1986 I'll answer that after part 3.

[@sammythesnake1986]

Jack Lope Haha, I will be here.

[@shellsolberg3647]

I like these kind of videos... Why I have no clue.. Wicked awesome

[@Arditi_3]

i really want to buy a bar of aluminum because i cant make it. my mom wolnt let me. so if your willing to sell one i will buy

[@vlad3k]

nice touch with the letter R thing .. and ofc the wrench

[@ptld_train_horn]

Those are badass. Are you going to produce more of them and sell them ?

[@pyronaught]

That sand looks so much smoother than most greensand I've seen people using. What is it made from?

[@Grunblau]

+pyronaught Petrobond

[@biggben42081]

I have a similar setup. Where can i get a crucible extractor like that?

[@raulcazares1985]

I feel like you should wear different shoes more like workboot

[@GoRushABC]

the hot laval aluminum looks delicious, why wont he take a zip of it?

[@Leadingedgeindustrial]

I really enjoyed this series of videos. My son and I built a aluminum foundry last summer this would be a great for us this summer.

[@rocketssss6]

next time, use .999 silver, cheapskate. hhahah jk.

[@jillannmoore9205]

Brian I'll have to check out the other videos. I only had 1 pop up

[@roadkillontheweb]

Fantastic. could use this method to make custom two part rims for my Mustang and Jaguar JR go carts to match the stylized wheels of the full size cars. The wheel diameters are 5 and 6 inch so in the same size frame as you use for the dominoes, both sides of the split rim could be formed.

[@Grunblau]

I am considering doing just that with the rim I made in a previous video and my husquavarna lawnmower!

[@roadkillontheweb]

Did you get a chance to see any of my videos so you can see I am dealing with very detailed scale versions of the full size cars. And wheel choices are very limited for builders.

[@alfahidroturbina]

Good morning! I`m from Brazil, your videos are very good!

[@jdsingh1670]

Someone that actually knows what they are doing. nice

[@frankefarms5082]

So with ur casting sand is able to be reused after you cast with it??

[@izeckx]

Wow. It's been almost 4 months. Did he die or something?

[@Grunblau]

+Izeck Kattz Nope, didn't die, just had other things take priority and winter in Michigan takes its toll. I have three project molds drying as I type this...

[@wargarkaz]

I cant seem to find good videos on youtube for this but, have you attempted using steel molds for aluminium? Like your sand molds, but instead, two steel plates? Of course that would be very expensive to buy , but say someone had a CNC? Would it be efficient, would you have to use a blowtorch to pre-heat the plate to prevent rapid aluminium cooling? I have a CNC that can do steel , about 1x2 foot plates, and i want to start doing aluminium work but i dont like the sand method too much, i want to mass produce things ( for the fun of it, not trying to sell shit, but it could get to that )

[@Grunblau]

+wargarkaz Sounds like you're looking to make a 'permanent mold for aluminum'. Try that as a search term. Trouble is the shrinkage.. Certainly been done before!

[@niekbehr2021]

Like your tool to remove the crucible - do you have details on it - ?

[@monstertrucker35]

You may have already covered this in one of your previous videos, if so, I apologize for overlooking it. Is that petrobond sand that you are using? Did you make the mix yourself, or did you order from a manufacturer?

[@Grunblau]

+Jason Brand PetroBond from Petrobondforsale.com :) The guy is semi local to me and I have to imagine the USPS hates him.

[@jillannmoore9205]

Brian you are a pro no doubt. You could make a small fortune selling you're furnace set up. I would be a loyal customer HINT HINT lol. you have great tools. I have a small glass blowing set up. I would like to be able to mix glass and aluminium not sure if it can be done. but I'm willing to try it

[@Grunblau]

No reason for me to sell furnaces, basically all of the information required is included in this video series!

[@noahd8673]

Can you leave links to the other parts in the description

[@johnfranklin4038]

I love that flask lift you have, did you make that or buy?

[@JohnSmith-or7re]

Nice video but please protect yourself and don't pour or melt over concrete. Make a small sand box and do all your pouring a least in there. Concrete likes to explode when 1400+ degree aluminum hits it.

[@Grunblau]

This is good advice! I am casting over a brick walkway and using dense firebricks for this reason. I hope to have a more permanent casting station in the spring complete with a sandbox!

[@NickPaulsen]

Really wish I still could melt stuff and cast my own things. But after my accident with that, I am out. Very Nice job dude. So damn clean. I really love it. !

[@Grunblau]

Thanks! I have been extremely careful and lucky. It is easy to underestimate the amount of danger involved in metal casting.

[@kamilelfray5580]

Hey, did you calculate volume with inlets, outlets and details? I'm curious how many cm3 you are able to melt in your crucible and be able to do multi-cavity. Something similar is in my head and you are the only one which tried to do homemade multicavity! Great job! congrats

[@Grunblau]

+Kamil El Fray Mostly what cross section fits in the domino and the material I cut the mold from. If I was to do it again, I'd make the center runner 2x as deep.

[@arinthia183]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA, the Letter R. XD ROFL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And this wrench. XDDDDDD Oh childhood flashbacks.

[@deanconstantine4866]

Wow very pro set up .high end and clean.Dean

[@terrandroid]

very nice castings, how did you make that stove

[@mr1enrollment]

you must be an engineer or highly skilled tradesman. I commend you for extraordinary work, it must be satisfying.

[@Grunblau]

'Architect'. Jack of all trades, master of none :)

[@L77MRT]

You can buy dominoes on Ebay for $4.50!

[@GarfieldDK]

well you obviously know what the hell you are doing, and watching you make those ingots afterwards, is so pleasing in a weird way xD. Clean and great to watch. keep it up and subbed.

[@Grunblau]

+GarfieldDK Thank you for your comments! Welcome! Yeah, I had said that I didn't need to add to the collection of ingot making videos on KZbin, but I hadn't yet shown actually using the oil burner as I have just used propane in the previous videos.

[@stephenwoo5825]

Very cool, are the shapes based on Voronoi diagrams?

[@jimmytate7587]

you melted a $60 dollar pipe wrench...

[@aarondcmedia9585]

Is that wax you were pre-lubing the band saw with? Neat looking mold and dominoes. It's encouraging to see people doing this in their backyard.

[@Grunblau]

Yes, this is just a short candle. Seems to work well!

[@ChristopherStanton]

What type of sand are you using and does it have any added water?

[@richard2mitchell]

where did you get the crucible? and toungs to hold it

[@Grunblau]

I designed the tongs and I got the crucible from legend.

[@ASDER-qs6yn]

Está claro que eres un experto, la forma en la que haces los moldes lo delata.

[@picksixtodahouse]

Hurry up with part three it's been 4 damn months

[@johngalt5572]

+Brian Oltrogge do you sell your products?

[@NeroForte_]

WHY IS your green sand looking so smooth?

[@Grunblau]

+Js kc255 because it isn't greensand, it is Petrobond.

[@wtm7554]

On nettoie le sable à huile avant de décocher la pièce gros gaspilleur...

[@shabanamariamamin7984]

Kindly tell me about soil & where will we get from?