Casting the Heaviest Swinging Bell in the World - Full TV Documentary

[@Grassmayr]

It is really wholesome to read trough all of Your positive comments. It was an honor to make such an amazing piece of musical art 🔔 🎶

[@jakeleo4518]

10:20 holy shit facial the resemblance in the 3 generations.

[@mattycakes1161]

Great work and a great family tradition.

[@cnosprandt5155]

Thank you for this beautiful bell and for keeping your family's work alive for so many gerenerations!

[@MrCpolzin]

Absolutely magnificent ! It was a pleasure to watch you all create such a masterpiece. Thank you so much for such a wonderful documentary.

[@knzjvmatc-3]

Magnificent work - a credit to you and your ancestors. Cheers!

[@barebowhunter1850]

I spent nearly 25 years melting and pouring aluminum, copper, bronze, brass, steel, and silver. I manufactured military, medical, boat and window hardware, paper-thin wall structures, you name it. But my endless fascination lies in bell casting. I wish I could have made just one small example, even if it made an eye -watering clang!

[@TheducksOrg]

Plenty of home forges you can buy ;)

[@miguelsuarez8010]

Bycicle beiis?

[@RehabProjectSRCB]

So do it, never to late, buy a home forge make a mold and do it.

[@joeyyoung2851]

As a foundry patternmaker, this is a fantastic and informative video! The bell founders are 1st class artisans. What a beautiful cast bell. Congratulations to all involved.

[@lumpyfishgravy]

One of the best documentaries I've seen this year. Not only is the casting an outstanding achievement, but I couldn't help thinking how the craft goes back millennia and how so much is risked for a non-essential object. I will appreciate every bell I see or hear all the more now. And what a beautiful object!

[@jakeleo4518]

10:20 holy shit facial the resemblance in the 3 generations.

[@danielwinter441]

@@jakeleo4518that is Europeans to you

[@Shiresia]

I see only 2 generations, where is the third?

[@theonlybuzz1969]

I have a personal interest in moulds and casting process, this is one of the best documentaries I’ve had the pleasure to see. I really enjoyed watching the various processes involved and the dedication of the family run business. I’m sure that the Bucharest cathedral will be ringing for centuries to come. Well done to everyone involved, you did an exceptional job. 👍👍👍👍👍

[@tittums]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Bob-507]

I really enjoyed this too...thanks for posting

[@nathandean1687]

if it makes there at all. have you seen the prices for bronze these days?

[@jimlondon1]

I didn't realise it took such a tremendous effort to make something so magnificent. Brilliant documentary.

[@johnburrows6542]

Absolutely fascinating! What a wonderful documentary.

[@tittums]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@xjAlbert]

I whole-heartedly agree, John! Fascinating ʕ•́؈•̀ʔ

[@The_DuMont_Network]

Well done! Well done! I near jumped out of my chair when the man climbed atop the hot ladle. I've done a few crazy things in the line of work in my 73 year, but he just trumped all my craziness! That is dedication...

[@mariieett010]

Thanks so much for putting this on youtube!!

[@ronmcwhirter3641]

Worked in the foundry industry for 45 years. Very good and extremely interesting. So much skill . Thank you

[@matthewgauthier7251]

That was definitely out of the box. Thank you for making this available. Loved it!

[@rideon6140]

I heard a story that in Russian when factories switched from making bullets to bells the workers stopped cursing all the time, apparently making bells for churches affected them in a deep way.

[@rideon6140]

@WonkaaVision Interesting. Perhaps the bells worked because sound is an abstraction, and in the case of bells a pleasing one. Bullets are not abstract, they stand for one thing only, death. We pretty much all curse, and deny, death. I suppose, washing machines might work if one is capable of appreciating the benefits of cleansing. A washing machine maker with imagination might feel some enlightenment then. In a sense religion denies death, or tries to, Darwin it could be said embraced it, there's the rub. But ironically, religion says beyond death lies heaven and Darwin infers something very similar when he says that living beings are transcending and perfecting themselves by evolving. It is this subconscious overlap, this hidden sameness, that makes religion feel threatened.

[@andyguy0610]

I have no idea how I got here but that was a fascinating video :-)

[@tittums]

Thank you for watching!

[@FB-tq5ln]

Brilliant to see the process, preparation and planning when making and designing a bell. The amount of work and expertise and professionalism shows in this video. It is dangerous and exciting to watch employees and family members working as one. Thank you Greetings from Dublin Ireland bless you all. Happy Christmas 2020

[@tittums]

Happy Christmas to you!

[@operalove7221]

I watched this is awe! I came across the video by accident, but was hooked from the start. The skills and craft involved are incredible. Congratulations on such an amazing piece of work. The dedication and abilities of all of you is truly moving. It must also be wonderful to see a project like this through from start to finish, and to know you're all immortalised in a way for centuries to come. Amazing! 👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@throngcleaver]

I think I've seen this video before, because it rings a bell.

[@mashiniwami]

If you stayed to the finish you will see a bell end.

[@stuartkcalvin]

Deja vu, I've heard that before.

[@throngcleaver]

@@stuartkcalvin But this time, it was clear as a bell, right?

[@mikehod]

Your bell joke has taken it's toll on the people here.

[@throngcleaver]

@@mikehod Lmao!

[@jsa-z1722]

Well, thank you for a top quality video with top-quality production, information, editing, and voice over. I really enjoyed it And thank you so so very much🙏

[@brianvittachi6869]

A very specialized skill. It is very nice to see people who are masters at their job and actually love what they are doing.

[@seanworkman431]

That was an excellent presentation. I just wonder if the trucks hauling to location will carry signs saying LOUD LOAD.?

[@guypehaim1080]

I would have liked to have heard the bell ring at the cathedral.

[@emszabi]

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[@pauleohl]

​@@emszabi What a cacophony of multiple bells.

[@briscoedarling3237]

Great documentary! Thanks for uploading.

[@crunchytheclown9694]

I worked in large foundry so i am familiar with many of these processes but i was amazed at how true the clapper was when put in the lathe, nice vid thank you

[@iamrichrocker]

was searching for a different type of docu..and man, this one was incredible..eclectic..amazing...thank you for finding this for viewing..

[@johnarmes3760]

Fantastic workmanship and a superb documentary. Thank you

[@tittums]

No problem. Glad you enjoyed it John!

[@ralphwortley1206]

One of the most interesting and well-presented documentaries I have ever seen. Sadly I shall never hear the bell for myself.

[@FuzzyTheBear]

Well done. Really well done. Showed me something new and there was a lot to learn in there. Thank you.

[@brentbarnhart5827]

41:50 The guys pulling the rope on the LEFT, are working much harder than the YOUNG GUYS on the right. LOL What an ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC documentary. May God continue to Bless these Craftsman, this is TRUE craftsmanship at its absolute finest.

[@tittums]

I'm glad you liked it!

[@Atkinsfan]

One of the most interesting videos I've seen. Brilliant people.

[@StonesAndSand]

THANK YOU! This should be required viewing for every shop-class student.

[@harrymann6185]

Those guys at the end were going like the clappers.

[@tomcooney183]

TIL where that saying came from!

[@digger26]

A wonderful video I happened on. This is definitely worth the time to watch as it explains in detail how these beautiful bells are made. Thank you to all involved in the making of this video.

[@tittums]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@welshpete12]

I never thought I would find it so interesting , thank you for posting !

[@tittums]

My pleasure! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@donaldneill4419]

Wonderful video, thanks! It's marvelous to see that this kind of craftsmanship is being maintained in the world.

[@tittums]

Couldn't agree more!

[@hernanm6]

One of the best documentaries I've seen...

[@Johnx961]

One of the most interesting videos I`ve ever seen.

[@garyschraa7947]

So glad this thumbnail came through Ringer Ollie . Wow to the Glassmayr Family . My Netherlands family lineage goes back 4 centuries , but they were all fishermen , farmers , dairymen , brick masons , etc . 4 centuries of bell makers is incredible . They're awesome . Thanks again

[@jonburkholder1972]

You can almost feel the intensity when the bronze starts to flow

[@nokis.p4869]

Hi Ollie thanks for the video it was realy cool to watch watched it all as well lol thanks

[@ARMASARMY]

no bigger blessing that generations of the same family working together for sooooo long... beautiful

[@jasonmemrick99]

Absolutely beautiful work! Fascinating!

[@tittums]

I’m glad you enjoyed it Jason!

[@jondoes8222]

Oh Wow!! Beautiful Bell..Awesome sound too...Done an excellent job.....

[@rgmveraart]

Wunderbar!!! Congratulations for this perfect job!!

[@tittums]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@timmyangeltlc4888]

What a beautifully made documentary. This was simply amazing to watch.

[@godbluffvdgg]

Awesome video. Perfectly edited with all the information...I didn't know if they'd get to ringing it...Glad they did...It would be cool to see it hanged in the Bell tower too...:)...Darn Romanians! :)

[@stuartkcalvin]

Like a commenter below, I don't know how I got here. I thought, hmm, I'll just scan it. Who else watched it to the end?

[@kasparroosalu]

Thank you for the video, it was extremely interesting to watch!

[@trotterclocks]

Fabulous documentry of an ancient craft. Absolutely brilliant.

[@5x535]

Beautifully done, gentlemen. Beautifully done!

[@tittums]

Glad you liked it!

[@quilliejones4314]

This is an incredible achievement!!!

[@tittums]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@andyrbush]

This is a fabulous mesmerizing video. Capturing the casting process, the characters and the sprit of the bell. It did sound beautiful when rung. Thank you for making it available.

[@tittums]

I'm glad you enjoyed it Andy! Thank you very much for watching.

[@poly_hexamethyl]

42:03 Interesting, it looks like they never turned the bell on a lathe to tune it. It was cast so accurately that it just came out perfectly tuned? That's pretty imcredible.

[@jessefoulk]

Thats awesome. I stayed to watch whole thing.

[@mkivy]

Thank you so much. What a beautiful harmonies bell. I lived in Germany and visited bavaria many times. I know so many ppl buy co-co clocks in Germany but many don't know about the beautiful working cow bells and my favorite small bells for my front porch. I checked ur website and plan on purchasing some bells. I just love the sound. Thank you all. Bless you and stay well.

[@scottporter1108]

Fantastic video and craftsmanship. Greetings from Florida, USA.

[@johntaylor1947]

I built the structure that holds up and allows the bell swing for a 30'' bell. I had the bell hanging in my shop working out the bearings ect. and I rang the bell and let me tell you you don't want to be next to a large bell when it is struck. I wonder how loud such a large bell is it sounds deep not loud. Beautiful

[@herbieschwartz9246]

I'm amazed at the complexity of tones coming from the bell. An obvious primary tone and many harmonic undertones that appear and disappear as the bell rings. How they calculate the shapes, dimensions, and thicknesses of the bell to accomplish this would be a university course in itself.

[@JoseArmenia555]

A ringing, deep and vibrant. A call to vespers, or a call to arms. Maybe a warning, or a time for celebration, or maybe a time for mourning, or a time to heal, to become whole again. The unconditional love of its creators imparted to this magnificent creation a soul.

[@benth162]

Absolutely a wonderful video. I had no idea how they would pour a bell that large.

[@tittums]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@EvansBrosRacing]

I have worked in a piston ring foundry in Sparta , Michigan , U.S.A. for almost 24 years and the process is still amazing to see it all happen and the new rings emerge from the molds . I have worked in many of the different depts and became an inspector later and look for flaws before they go to grinding processes . My Brother has been there about 2 weeks less than me and two uncles and one aunt retired from there also . I find it strange to see the manager getting dirty , that does not happen in our world ( I bet the manager in this movie does not get dirty when the cameras are not running ! ) , they do not do any labor in our foundry and sit in the air conditioning 99% of the day . I have attempted to train new management to do different jobs but they cant last more than 30 minutes on any of the jobs and give up . Sadly all of our jobs in Sparta , Michigan are leaving the U.S. for GERMANY soon , we were told several months ago it's all going to Germany .

[@MrBanzoid]

Thank you for a most fascinating video.

[@TheHelado36]

Is incredible the extent that a myth can go to encourage humanity into this elaborate labor! Very nice documentary and even more the process.

[@tittums]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Mike-01234]

I could not imagine how dangerous of a job that must have been in the ancient world

[@theondebray]

Pretty dangerous today!

[@AndyUK-Corrival]

Extraordinary skill and talent, quite amazing to such an old art still alive and still following traditions. Wow. Andy UK

[@stewartmcneill2262]

Skilled craftsmen Need to be preserved fantastic job

[@thegoodearth7]

Incredible patience, skill, and hard work! Amazing craftsmanship!

[@tittums]

Yes, thank you

[@vicentepineda1860]

Very interesting work and art. Thanks for posting.

[@dandonohill]

Great Doc.we have many church bells here in Ireland but not this size..still I have a new appreciation.

[@topphemlig1191]

Absolutely fascinating documentary. I've never seen such work before and it's like watching the work of true masters. Thank you for sharing

[@tittums]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@bradjohnson9671]

Off the chart video, thanks so much for posting this. The bell casting process really hasn't changed much over the centuries. Just some of the tools. Interesting how they still use manure in the clay mix.

[@tittums]

Glad it was helpful!

[@thomasewing2656]

The livestock are happy!

[@klntym]

This was great to watch. So many hours work for a single object! I too wish I could be there for casting day!

[@tittums]

Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@retiredtom1654]

I agree with Simon Mitchell's comments. This project is incredible in engineering & manufacturing. So many disciplines involved, including the chemistry of the metal. Sure artistry!

[@tittums]

Sure is!

[@nickbrunelle2472]

25:01 "When the bung hole is more resistant than expected..." I lost it here. I can't be the only one.

[@denali9449]

As the furnace cannot be tilted to remove the bronze, the bronze must be tapped from the bottom of the furnace through a hole which is packed with clay. This hole is called a bunghole with the clay being the bung. The clay, or bung must be removed usually by pounding it out with a hammer and dowel. An identical process is used in the steel making industry when molten steel is removed from the furnace. Think of a wine cask, that plug in the side of the cask is called a bung and the hole in the cask is the bunghole.

[@davidgeorge8541]

It rang a bell with me too...

[@nicholastrawinski]

​@@denali9449 You do know what Nick Brunelle meant by his comment though, right?

[@denali9449]

@@nicholastrawinski Yes, I did consider the possibility he was being a child but in the hopes that he was being serious, I offered a serious response. Probably the same person who, when in the plumbing section sees a ballcock valve and laughs.

[@nicholastrawinski]

@@denali9449 hehe...

[@swig46]

Fantastic story and video, thanks for posting!

[@loganjohnson3589]

A truly impressive sight to see and hear .The quality of this documentary was also top rate thank you for making and sharing it

[@josegamez3220]

This is an AMAZING JOB. CONGRATULATIONS AND THANK YOU FOR THIS VIDEO

[@erinboatguy]

Absolutely amazing orchestra of the workers when the bronze is flowing. Human achievements are amazing when we are of like mind and hyper focused. Imagine if this was all done in pure gold....the anunnaki would be proud of what they bred into us.

[@geoffreywallace132]

Amazing story! Great video.

[@Three_Eyed_Willy]

I visited this foundry several years ago when I visited Innsbruck for the first time. This is an amazing achievement!

[@tittums]

Glad you enjoyed your trip!

[@claudiomenesesc]

I found quite moving how technology, skill and Faith worked hand in hand. Thanks for sharing.

[@tittums]

Glad you enjoyed it Thank you.

[@kanga1234567]

Amazing documentary...thanks

[@jerryadamek3153]

Great Respect to this fantastic family 🏆 Admiration for carrying on ancient craft with modern technology, BRAVO 👏

[@ml.2770]

I watched this with fascination but was a bit disappointed in the bell tone at the end.

[@Jake-ph6fl]

Making a bell of that size demand a honest hard labour., Nice Job and thanks for the video.

[@willb1157]

14th generation bell founders. FOURTEENTH. approx 350-400 YEARS of bell making passed down. But I missed ho they created the "gap" between the inner and outer moulds.

[@ShredPile]

What an excellent production of a video.

[@Kel_Rod]

Wow, how magic. I work at Christchurch Cathedral in Dublin doing the tours and I will start to the tours in the bells tours for the summer. Exciting to see how they were made.

[@Erik-rp1hi]

I cast some Aluminum parts in my High School metal shop. I can relate, massive job and a white- knuckler.

[@nunyabizness6734]

Yeah, but screwing up a highschool metals class project wouldn't cost you $90k+ in bronze. Imagine working for months to find out part of the mold collapsed or impurities in there metal caused it to cool unevenly and crack... think I'd just throw myself in the furnace.

[@Snuffaluffagis]

@@nunyabizness6734 But the wise learn from their mistakes, instead of taking the easy way out

[@nunyabizness6734]

@@Snuffaluffagis Never said I was a wise man.

[@jeffevans3193]

That gives casting a whole different meaning.

[@jeffevans3193]

@wlod nat I meant the casting of such magnitude is awesome work.

[@mariieett010]

"if the bell be now awoken, be the frame in pieces broken"

[@busman2000]

Thank you for sharing that with the rest of the world.

[@bobsmalser8304]

No additional drama required. Love Peter's daughter's reaction at 28:00 as he father climbs atop an 1100-degree bucket. That wasn't acting.

[@tittums]

A very scary thing to do!

[@brownwarrior6867]

That was a wonderfully entertaining and highly informative watch. Only a 🔔🔚 would thumb it down 😉👍🏼

[@markrowland1366]

What a special effort. Amazing to watch such skill.

[@conradfuller6697]

What amazing skills and craftsmanship, congratulations on keeping your company going despite all the advances in technology!

[@CBF1]

Far better than "mOdErN TeChNoLoGy". This artifact will never wear out. Some bells exist that are over an entire freaking millennium old. One at 984 years old is the Lullusglocke of Bad Hersfeld, cast in June 1038.

[@theoldbigmoose]

I wonder how you "tune" the bell once it is cast? Wonderful video, wonderful bell, wonderful family!

[@jameshall3371]

it's put on a lathe and turned on this inside diameter until the note is correct when struck. when i say turned, they are machining material off the inside. although this one looks like it was in tune as built.

[@tittums]

Yes. James is right.

[@ichabodon]

Beautiful. An incredible job. Well done to the Grossmayr company

[@HansFormerlyTraffer]

Great to see the old arts continuing with a family that goes back so long. Beautiful Bell. A great video honoring the making of this bell. Most satisfying to see God being given the glory. Probably won't see that in most European countries anymore.

[@philrant2408]

Simply stunning, a wonderful achievement and a superb video

[@tittums]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@michaelbauers8800]

I learned so much in this video, even though I had seen other videos on bell casting. It's an amazing amount of work and craftsmanship and care to make such an immense bell. As a software engineer, and someone interesting in the physics of musical instruments, I thought the software used was fascinating. It could tell you precisely what the various partials were, and when they give numbers in cents, that's very precise. There's 100 cents in a semitone.

[@jonpolden2554]

Years ago I took a group of my pupils to the Whitechapel Bell Foundry in London (closed down now, alas). They were quite in awe of the people who worked there and the process. I hope some of them will see this marvellous video. What I'd now like to see is a video of the hanging of this bell in the Romanian cathedral.

[@CBF1]

Oh yes... there are videos of it swinging in the cathedral. Catedralei Manturii Neamulii, Bucharest. Romaninan word for "bells" is "clopotele" or "clopotelor". The first swinging commenced on November 23, 2018. It was recorded and is on KZbin.