You are so kind. We'll get it cast in bronze some day
@andreacampanaropugliese2 жыл бұрын
the bell being in metal, as a sound it is not the best, but the aesthetics are very beautiful! compliments!
@swdweeb2 жыл бұрын
I agree, the metal was terrible. Some day I will properly cast it in bronze.
@andreacampanaropugliese2 жыл бұрын
@@swdweeb well!👍
@focklersd6 ай бұрын
I know this is 2 years ago, but I would love to have you as a neighbor. I just purchased my first forge and currently have 100lbs of copper & bronze to melt into ingots. Having the skills to make a bell is absolutely amazing. I'll check out more of your videos. Thank you, from Kansas
@swdweeb6 ай бұрын
Well, we're kinda neighbors. I'm only 185 miles from the Kansas border 😂. I wish we were too, I'm going to get started on a series of bell videos... at some point, and I'm gonna need copper. 😄 Just curious, have you seen this instagram.com/campanemarinelli/ I'm headed in that direction, especially the way they do their small bells.
@swdweeb6 ай бұрын
Oh and by the way, I think you're the absolute first person to notice the date on a video. Most comment as if I released it yesterday and still remember what I said
@focklersd6 ай бұрын
@swdweeb attention to detail my brother. Absolutely enjoy your videos. I'm still going thru your videos. A lot of knowledge 💯
@donmittlestaedt11172 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video and the reminder that people do nice things for nice people.
@swdweeb2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Don. 😄
@kensmapleleafretirement2 жыл бұрын
Too cool... That was a big pour... I like the idea of the angle iron to protect the flask while pouring. Great to see you in action... Be well...
@swdweeb2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ken. Glad the ramming tool worked out second time around
@IveysFamilyFactotum2 жыл бұрын
Very cool bell and can't wait to see it cast in bronze one day. I just always enjoy watching your process of pouring and the difference it makes when using your basins and traps.
@swdweeb2 жыл бұрын
Thanks bud. I'm looking forward to seeing cast in bronze too.... just gotta do about a million things before I can 😂
@IveysFamilyFactotum2 жыл бұрын
@@swdweeb only a million....your catching up then thats great...haha..😉😁
@johnmccanntruth2 жыл бұрын
So funny with the sound effect, then clink!
@swdweeb2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I gotta cast this thing in bronze... with the canon and then ring it. It'll be much better
@silverlicious20862 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed watching this one. Interesting process on how to pour a bell. Nice job!
@swdweeb2 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@stxrynn2 жыл бұрын
Excellent work! You tune it by turning off metal, so fire up the lathe!!!!!
@swdweeb2 жыл бұрын
Sigh…. If only I had one 😄
@rockelec2 жыл бұрын
Nice pour. Have a great Thankgiving!
@swdweeb2 жыл бұрын
You too Jim. I might have to take you up on your offer sooner than I thought
@rockelec2 жыл бұрын
@@swdweeb let me know
@AmateurRedneckWorkshop2 жыл бұрын
You did a great job even if you did not have brass. Brass is a bit expensive to use for making something you do not need.
@swdweeb2 жыл бұрын
I actually don't melt a lot of brass. I'm a chicken when it comes to the zinc fumes. I will do this from bronze at some point and it will ring properly .
@CraigLYoung2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing 👍
@swdweeb2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching 😄
@askquestionstrythings2 жыл бұрын
To hang a core in the cope you would need a "soldier" or a "Gagger" or "flaskbar and googer" a gagger would likely be the best. Assuming the core has enough collapsibility that during solidification the core doesn't split the bell.
@swdweeb2 жыл бұрын
See now I've got to go look a bunch of stuff up and learn something new. Thanks a lot 😂
@askquestionstrythings2 жыл бұрын
@@swdweeb I know a "long" video which covers some of it if you are interested
@jeffburk42102 жыл бұрын
I've been wanting to cast a bell. Thank You for some pointers. Nice Job..
@swdweeb2 жыл бұрын
You need to do it. Bells are so cool
@ronphillips3792 жыл бұрын
Good fun casting video... Thanks...
@swdweeb2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ron
@dalemiller94442 жыл бұрын
Like the use of a false cope, it seems to keep the core of the bell intact. I had to put a metal screen in my core to get it to separate from the mode without it falling apart. Great job!!!
@swdweeb2 жыл бұрын
Yeah it helps a lot. Olfoundryman is able to reuse false copes in the event he has to cast multiple parts like this. He rams one up and then uses it for multiple drags.
@dustinbrosmer61642 жыл бұрын
Another great casting. And another great video. Thanks again love your videos
@swdweeb2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Dustin 😄
@boehst Жыл бұрын
Got this link from BigStackD and I must say, he was right, really good work and lots of info!
@swdweeb Жыл бұрын
Thanks, don't hesitate to ask questions if you have them.
@captainjerk2 жыл бұрын
Great pour! Looks nice! Sounds like you dropped an aluminum ingot on the floor! LOL Make a brass one! :D Thanx Perry! Happy Thanxgiving! :D
@swdweeb2 жыл бұрын
Ha! yeah it does sound like that. I'm working on making a bronze one. Have to get the canon molds made first and get enough bronze made to cast it
@Metalstacker2 жыл бұрын
Oh well I guess you can cast bigger casts with a small diameter sprue :D Great work again Perry, very informative again :)
@swdweeb2 жыл бұрын
As long as the metal keeps flowing its pretty amazing what you can do with a small sprue
@eviltwinx2 жыл бұрын
Dang Perry. You make it look so easy!
@swdweeb2 жыл бұрын
Magic of editing 😂 Thanks Peter
@HeinrichsMade2 жыл бұрын
It came out great and I think it rings pretty well.
@swdweeb2 жыл бұрын
You're too kind. It looked good but the ring just wasnt there. Too much soft metal to absorb the vibration
@Preso582 жыл бұрын
Nice pour, so smooth😎
@swdweeb2 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate
@gregorychaney76042 жыл бұрын
So much educational content on this channel and now you have Italian instruction too. I loved the sound effect. You got me! Great pour! Cheers from Alaska, Greg Chaney
@swdweeb2 жыл бұрын
I know huh. It's like I'm a renaissance man 😂😂 Not!
@nickklein91072 жыл бұрын
BigStackD sent me here! I already love watching your videos to learn from but it’s awesome to know you two are good buddies too. Thanks for all the awesome metal casting tips and tricks!
@swdweeb2 жыл бұрын
He's a good guy for a grown man that wears a clown mask. 😄 Thanks for letting me know he sent you by.
@rondelby24822 жыл бұрын
I have cast bells for years Mostly farm bells of cast aluminum alloy. They sound pretty loud and good. The no 1 14 inch farm bells sound pretty good in cast aluminum...
@swdweeb2 жыл бұрын
Yes, you've told me that before
@richardmclean79732 жыл бұрын
Got home to find your new video. Made my rubbish Monday alot better. Very instructive as ever .Why didn't you use brass or bronze? Thanks for sharing !
@swdweeb2 жыл бұрын
Hey Richard, I didnt have enough bronze to cast it that way. I am also really wanting to cast it with the canon when I do it in bronze.
@windyhillfoundry59402 жыл бұрын
Great job Perry👍
@swdweeb2 жыл бұрын
Thanks bud. 😄
@relyonno19212 жыл бұрын
Sorry I missed it. Had to work. All caught up now!
@swdweeb2 жыл бұрын
Dang I hate it when those pesky jobs get in the way 😄
@CAMPANARO0032 жыл бұрын
very beautiful I hope to see it in bronze! very beautiful video!!!
@swdweeb2 жыл бұрын
anch'io
@TOTOMOTOR2 жыл бұрын
This nice video 👍👍👍 great job sir...
@swdweeb2 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@JulianMakes2 жыл бұрын
awesome mate!
@swdweeb2 жыл бұрын
I’d say gracias cabarello but I know how much you Catalonians hate Spain 😂
@georgehelaine2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for all the great demonstration and teachings! You explain the processes well and are clear about it all. I ordered your ram and runner + spin trap kit and it all works well exactly as you show on your channel. I love your videos and thanks for your time and attention to detail. Very much appreciated! Deon - South Africa. P.S. please upload more videos🙏
@swdweeb2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Deon, I always love to hear about people having success with the tools and techniques. More videos huh? All it takes is time, something I wish I had more of. I've got one mostly shot but I still have to do a lot of editing and voice-over so it might be a while.
@ollysworkshop2 жыл бұрын
Hi Perry. BELLissimo! Nice clean casting. I'm planning on making a burnout kiln in the near future. I've got a project which is going to need an investment casting. If you don't have any joy locally let me know.
@swdweeb2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Olly, I will keep that in mind. I'm really hoping someone will see it and offer something up.
@EverettsWorkshop2 жыл бұрын
It may not have rung like bronze, but it was still interesting to see how you approached it. I don't have a foundry yet but been certainly taking notes from those who do, thanks for sharing!
@swdweeb2 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Hopefully I'll have another bell video coming out soon. It's already cast and recorded I just have to put the video together. I do some things with this bell that I haven't done in previous bells.
@shanemiller6947 Жыл бұрын
Man that's great I'm getting in to this hobby iv been doing this at work as well making parts I'm thinking about putting it on KZbin don't think anyone would wach it but may try
@swdweeb Жыл бұрын
I was given great advice once, do it because it makes you happy. If putting videos on YT makes you happy, do it. If nobody watches, doesnt matter
@shanemiller6947 Жыл бұрын
@@swdweeb hey iv got some questions about casting iv kinda new to it off and on about 8 years or so can't find a good way to keep my part from shrinking it looks like a diecast part they say they sandcasted the part I don't believe him think you can help me out if you're interested
@swdweeb Жыл бұрын
@@shanemiller6947 I'm happy to try and help. Email me at swdweeb@gmail.com
@RonDelby4 ай бұрын
Hey there I always enjoy your videos. Did you get to try allowing zinc with aluminum? I have found out that adding some zinc makes aluminum bells ring better.
@swdweeb4 ай бұрын
Hi Ron, no I never did. quite honestly I forgot all about it. Sorry
@RonDelby4 ай бұрын
@@swdweeb When you can try 1/3rd zinc mix to 2/3rds aluminum when you can.
@rondelby24822 жыл бұрын
Scrap copper is easier to find and you can add some tin to the copper about 20 percent and make your own bronze. You can order tin bars
@swdweeb2 жыл бұрын
I know that. I have both scrap copper and tin bars. It's just a matter of having time to make the alloy. I prefer to make ingots prior to casting items as I think I get a better mix with less stirring the metal in the crucible,
@averageslytherinperson6154 Жыл бұрын
You just need to use a thorn and make the bell slightly thinner
@swdweeb Жыл бұрын
a thorn?? educate me.
@averageslytherinperson6154 Жыл бұрын
@@swdweeb the thorn (or torn) machine. Where the bell would spin and a blade you control would slightly make the bell thinner and it would ring a bit better
@swdweeb Жыл бұрын
@@averageslytherinperson6154 Cool, I always just refer to it as a "machine that you use to tune a bell" 😄 Never knew it had a name. This bell needed to be made using a trickle. The sides were vertical and parallel and did not want to release from the sand.
@JoTheVeteran2 жыл бұрын
I'm a bit worried big guy. You sound a bit out of breath. Everything ok? The cast was perfect, as always.
@swdweeb2 жыл бұрын
Very perceptive of you. I’ve been battling some bad irregular heartbeats. It’s a family issue. My parents loved my brother and I so much that they shared this blessing with us 😄. I’m not ignoring it. Thanks for checking.
@JoTheVeteran2 жыл бұрын
@@swdweeb take care now 😉
@MakingStuff2 жыл бұрын
I thought you were playing an AC/DC song there for a second.
@swdweeb2 жыл бұрын
Ha! Now that would have been funny if I played along with the song 😂 Of course then I would have had to deal with the copyright violations 😂
@dennisgreenwood922 жыл бұрын
How costly was it to form the pattern by 3D printing?
@swdweeb2 жыл бұрын
The filament cost is negligible. $2-$3 Its the bloody printer that costs the money. My current printer was $800
@rondelby24822 жыл бұрын
Did you use cast aluminum which has carbon added to make it hard. Also you can add some zinc to the mix probably a third and it should sound better.?
@swdweeb2 жыл бұрын
I did not add anything to the aluminum
@carlericvonkleistiii21882 жыл бұрын
Great pour! I'm really impressed with the pouring system you have developed. Your sprue, runner, gate, and vent work so well together. I'm curious why no kind of riser was used. Was shrinkage not an issue with the aluminum, or was it uniform shrinkage throughout the material coupled with rapid cooling that made a riser unnecessary?
@swdweeb2 жыл бұрын
You know I use the name "feeder" right? 😂 The part is pretty uniform in terms of thickness, there isn't a disproportionately thick section in it that would shrink more than other areas. I don't know that there was any abnormal rapid cooling going on. I didn't use things like chill plates just the sand. This is the thickest bell I've poured, the walls are about 1/2" (12mm) thick. It clearly stayed molten for quite a while as the pour made it from bottom to top
@carlericvonkleistiii21882 жыл бұрын
@@swdweeb Feeder is a better term, I agree (as that's what it does), but riser is the traditional term. I confess, I didn't look at the Cherenkov (sp? - that may be radiation 😂 guy) formula for whether this needs a feeder. With regard to cooling, I was referring to the difference between the melting point of aluminum and bronze, thinking that, encased in that mass of greensand molten aluminum would cool more quickly than molten bronze -- less heat in the aluminum. It really makes one think about how much of an art bronze casting was long ago (trial and error), when they had no idea about bifold theory, and were pouring bells and cannon (!) from the top down - imagine a couple of thousand pounds of molten bronze going into a cannon mold!
@mortenchristensrn24872 жыл бұрын
First like AND first comment... I'm on 🔥 this time...
@swdweeb2 жыл бұрын
Congrats 😄
@mortenchristensrn24872 жыл бұрын
@@swdweeb thank you kind sir... I've been following your KZbin journey for a long time now, and have occasionally left a message or two on your channel, and I really appreciate that you have always taken the time to give a reply no matter the levels of stupidity I have shown in my comment 😃 Also, I have learned a lot from you, thank you ... And I really mean that... thank you...
@swdweeb2 жыл бұрын
@@mortenchristensrn2487 I always figure if you take the time to comment the least I can do is take the time to reply. I'm glad I could help you along your journey.
@odellcreations2 жыл бұрын
You've went on a bell casting frenzy haven't you?
@swdweeb2 жыл бұрын
I'm not sure four bells in three years is a frenzy, but... There is a big part of me that would like to focus exclusively on bells. That isn't possible but there is a science and magic to bells that I would live to delve into further.
@odellcreations2 жыл бұрын
@@swdweeb lol. I can tell you are excited about the bells.
@swdweeb2 жыл бұрын
@@odellcreations There is no denying that 😄 I do love 'em
@odellcreations2 жыл бұрын
@@swdweeb that's what's important. Do what you love Perry!
@rondelby24822 жыл бұрын
@@swdweeb I have a friend that is going to cast a full scare replica of the Liberty Bell. He is out your way...
@user-bk2qx7vy5h2 жыл бұрын
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@swdweeb2 жыл бұрын
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@rondelby2482 Жыл бұрын
I was wondering if you alloyed some zinc in the aluminum/ I get better results when I make aluminum bells.
@swdweeb Жыл бұрын
No I have never mixed zinc with aluminum
@rondelby2482 Жыл бұрын
@@swdweeb I have and the bells had a better tone
@rondelby2482 Жыл бұрын
@@swdweeb I have found that adding some zinc to melt makes a more sustain ring to aluminum.
@m50ell2 жыл бұрын
Hey Perry - how's it going - long time no see, good video, very interesting
@swdweeb2 жыл бұрын
Hey there's the man I aspire to be. 😄 How are you mate? I hope you're doing really well.
@rondelby24822 жыл бұрын
May I send you some pics of some of my bells? How can i send them to you?
@swdweeb2 жыл бұрын
You can email me at swdweeb@gmail.com
@theroaminghomesteaders Жыл бұрын
Do you have a copy of that bell available, or was it proprietary? I'm looking for a design to cast. Thanks!
@swdweeb Жыл бұрын
Sorry, that bell design, in particular, is owned by someone else. I mention that in the video. I have other bells that I've designed that we can talk about. Let me know if you'd like to get a model for one of those
@theroaminghomesteaders Жыл бұрын
@@swdweeb I would appreciate that. I'm trying to find a European style bell to cast in bronze, but I'm having difficulty finding something that's scalable for the right size to build a new mold around.
@swdweeb Жыл бұрын
@@theroaminghomesteaders I havent forgotten about you. Just been busy.
@theroaminghomesteaders Жыл бұрын
Me too. No worries!
@swdweeb Жыл бұрын
@@theroaminghomesteaders I thought I had more patterns made but I guess not. have two bell patterns that I have developed and would be willing to share. Do either of these do what you want? Liberty bell kzbin.info/www/bejne/d6S7l2tulMprfdU True Grit kzbin.info/www/bejne/aqiyqIuJr9F3Z6c
@ChatterontheWire2 жыл бұрын
stupid work, forgot to tune in a bit ago!
@swdweeb2 жыл бұрын
Dang I hate when the paycheck gets in the way 😄😄
@OuroborosArmory2 жыл бұрын
Hey want to do a collaboration between our two channels? I’d love to come over and cast something big and I do have a kiln
@swdweeb2 жыл бұрын
Well, I'd love to cast a grip (the part you hold on to) on a knife or three :-D Email me at swdweeb@gmail.com and we can talk. I expect there is something we can come up with.