DiResta: Metal Keychains

[@Fu86]

Jimmy, you are the only reason I still subscribed to the Make: channel.

[@HugTheBear55]

+Aaron Fischr Ditto.

[@HackThePlanetNow]

Clickspring is good too

[@MrDpascual1986]

+Jason Becker but almost impossible to replicate with average diy tools. at least jimmy's is somewhat doable.

[@HackThePlanetNow]

MrDpascual1986 I actually can't argue with that point. I am lucky because I helped found a hacker space so I have access to a metal lathe milling machine and so on so for me I do his projects as well.

[@HackThePlanetNow]

+King JD there are definitely other videos I watch on Make but lately they don't seem to interest me but there are a lot of good people here.

[@rickharriss]

You can get just as good results casting pewter directly into an MDF mould. CNC the letters just the same but save on having to use the clay. This is a process we used many times at school to demonstrate casting.

[@AlbosNoggins]

Is the mdf mould only a one time use Richard? Or can you get multiple castings out of it with Pewter?

[@rickharriss]

+Alex Howard Not at all we used to do a project to cast school badges, the molds made many 100's engraved with a laser you get a vert sharp edge. You can make them release easier and last longer by rubbing with a soft pencil to leave a deposit of graphite behind.

[@VroladesignIta]

+Alex Howard Here in Venice they use to make molds out of wood for blown glass so that the glass will not cool down too much into the mold. You can't belive how long they last before they have to throw them away.

[@S-K.]

+Richard Harris Wow, good tip. Never would have guessed that to work

[@Tappar1]

I never thought I could just use a torch to melt metal into a mold, very cool. I bet you could sell a bunch of these along with your ice picks, I would love to have one :)

[@MichaelAlm]

Love that you have a devoted drawer for keychain parts

[@koboskolors]

I love the micro intros of Jimmy's videos. It give me just enough time to hit thumbs up before the content starts so I can focus when the content starts. I mean seriously; every single one of his videos deserves it.

[@TYPE1TEEZ]

Fantastic video,! Very cool stuff. The best thing about your videos is how you answer questions and inspire me to ask five or ten more after I see what you've done. Thanks Jimmy!

[@UGTCHAT]

Love the metal casting, haven't seen that sense the skull ring and belt buckle.

[@NinnaMoon]

I want one 😭😭😭😭 Jimmy you're are definitely the only reason why I'm subscribed to this channel.

[@DiodePress]

Awesome! I never realized it's possible to do this type of work with basically just a bench top setup (no furnace etc). Thanks!

[@NachoTV]

i get to live out my crafting dreams through DiResta!

[@BeeRich33]

I'm surprised you don't work a proper crucible more often. This seems very much up your alley.

[@Syncubus]

I've requested a current bulk-metals price list from the Contenti site. I blamed Jimmy DiResta for this sudden influx of ignorant newbies interested in their products, and linked back to this video to explain why. *giggles* Thanks for demonstrating a cool process!

[@electronicsNmore]

Cool castings.

[@GiacoWhatever]

Aaaah I can't believe I got one of these!!! 😍😍😍

[@markidoks]

upload a new video man. haha

[@GiacoWhatever]

Editing right now... ;)

[@markidoks]

+Giaco Whatever great!

[@nguyenhongson8998]

+Giaco Whatever do you want to eat shit

[@nguyenhongson8998]

+Giaco Whatever fuck you

[@RIPPER334]

Two years later, and the D-ring on the clip still drives my OCD nuts...

[@danthemakerman]

I saw the teaser pic on Twitter and thought I already knew how you were going to make these. Needless to say I was way off! Casting metal in my garage is definitely something I want to try. As always cool video.

[@michaelnowak4078]

JIMMY. GREAT JOB!!!!!!! THANK'S FOR THE IDEA...

[@EngineerBrunS]

Perfect style...

[@WoodenCreationz]

Love it Jimmy! You do great work man! Mad props as always!

[@ianthomas3653]

That was cool. I have been saving up aluminum for a while and was planning to make a small forge, but thats way easier

[@killerbanjo]

+Ian Thomas I think that is Pewter, i have some upstairs but never got around to using it!

[@forrestmarsh8787]

that clay is so much simpler then investment casting. thabks for sharing

[@ShawnCaple]

If you ever do anything with the key chains I would like to put my name in for one. Great video and two great channels. Thanks!

[@AndyBirkeyMaker]

Brilliant stuff, Jimmy!

[@abelnieto432ify]

Diresta is a beast!

[@marcinwatroba2241]

greetings from Poland

[@usfhskdjfhsdh5900]

Fuck you then. ææè

[@david929190]

+marcin watroba hi poland

[@talljohn5350]

+marcin watroba cześć

[@usfhskdjfhsdh5900]

+Kristian B Lerche oh hell yeah she is!

[@mariuszm1081]

sam myślę takie coś zrobić

[@Printertrouble]

Always great vids. Jimmy what kind of bit did you use for carving that? Thanks, Brian

[@skiptaker]

Awesom work and professional workshop you have !!! Keep going Think about some logos like "turbocharge" to install it on car I like it !!

[@jimivon]

what type of drill is that, that he makes the hole with for the key ring?

[@dannydevilmwah4188]

I love all yalls videos thank y'all for entertain me and us all=}

[@mihumus]

Very nice!

[@WesleyDugg]

One could also 3D print the Positive and then press it into the clay. CNC machine not required!

[@EdwinNoorlander]

Jimmy, what kind of material are you using?

[@Retroweld]

Very cool Jimmy.

[@happydad7821]

Always amazed by your creations. Still working on getting my own youtube channel. First have to learn how to edit vids. BTW who tried to pause this vid to read what is written on Jimmy's hand?

[@WillowDailyShorts]

Can you purchase this anywhere?

[@redtedart]

So cool

[@Kolya3run]

I want this keychain!

[@jordanmusleh6305]

Mind if I ask what was the sitting in cnc I w as trying to make my self one but the same size with a different logo and name..!!

[@couldbelaster]

You should mark them with serial numbers on the back and give them away with exclusive projects.

[@さおり-i4u]

I hope these keychains are for sale

[@braddles345]

Awesome! Brad

[@clarencepease]

hey I'd like to have one of them diresta key chains how can I get one

[@MrRuckasNukka]

Where can I get one????

[@charlesholland6851]

awesome stuff

[@WilliamLutesMaker]

LOL !!! Jimmy, I have 3 old lead ingots that have been laying around for years and I just recently decided to do a video....guess It wont be a keychain ! Awesome as always Brother :-)

[@RustyNail5856]

nice work.

[@lukahprimo]

i love this!!!!!, i wanna make things like this now

[@ScrapwoodCity]

Nice

[@gostcutgaming]

Well my collection of empty cans finally has a use! I love this idea

[@NachoTV]

+Gostcut Gaming that is just such a cool idea

[@IrishSkruffles]

+Gostcut Gaming I hope you don't mean food cans/tins as they're mild steel...

[@gostcutgaming]

+IrishSkruffles no not at all, I have these aluminium cans laying around that's all

[@IrishSkruffles]

Gostcut Gaming Oh okay yeah aluminium casting is quite rewarding.. I thought maybe you wanted to melt tin cans as Jimmy is melting a tin alloy in this video and some people get confused about materials easily..

[@carlantaya175]

What were you using to cast with? Aluminum?

[@killerbanjo]

+Carl Antaya I think Pewter

[@codycrank3465]

+Carl Antaya tin lol

[@whiterice42]

+Carl Antaya (specifically, this 176-898 MPK lead-free tin alloy)

[@rickharriss]

+killerbanjo Yes the alloy is Pewter - lead free.

[@lambstream]

where can i get one? :D

[@mikegager]

would it be possible to cast the blank and then use the CNC to carve the diresta? essentially skipping quite a few steps of the process?

[@kerberos623]

+mike gager sure, but if you want to make alot of them, the carver is slower.

[@mikegager]

yeah i guess that might be true. not sure how hard pewter is to carve

[@Meowiyz]

Owe owe diresta diresta!!

crazy and good

[@wither8]

How much loss of clay (composite?) per casting do you end up having? Have you tried to use a more durable metal than MPK tin? I'd imagine the Bricnell hardness leaves a bit to be desired with that alloy selection, but all things considered this was probably a tutorial for the home-gamer rather than some guy with a forge who get 6061 up to temp. Anyways, cool to watch. This clay casting process is basically how everything from consumer engines all the way up to precision turbos are made (though obviously you'll take a CNC mill with +/- .05 mil tolerance or something absurd to the raw castings). Cool stuff!

[@kshitizsupekar3724]

plzz help what is that white sheet

[@the_mumbaiguy4258]

I want it!!!

[@robertsheffey8894]

Pretty cool

[@brandonbuckland71]

can i buy one

[@ProjectRecon1]

Can I buy one? Lol your website wouldn't let me buy an ice pick when you did your second run!! I need a Diresta SOMETHING. Lol

[@Bazzerk1978]

I want one!

[@cristumble6470]

What is the name of machine used to carve the wood?

[@arduing9589]

it's a CNC milling machine

[@marusssr]

cool Keychain

[@Darkvictorious]

amazing

[@ianthebear1000]

I use the same Aspire software at work.

[@davidcornwell9045]

I'm going to start asking for royalties. lol. Looks great brother.

[@euprox]

poderia me mandar um desse?

[@atitavel]

Cant the CNC machine carve Aluminum directly ?

[@Bladsmith]

Far more expensive and time-consuming.

[@claytonsteckel]

+Antonio Tavel This is mainly demonstrating casting and that's pewter not aluminum.

[@Traderjoe]

I want one! :)

[@jccooluser]

use a heated foam cutter or make one ☺

[@MrDeivisD]

How much?

[@GibClark]

cool !!!!

[@wagnercintra4174]

poderia me mandar um chaveiro desse de presente. é lindo!!!

[@OTEP1234567891011]

Read the god damned video description, people.

[@Nikkuarts]

Hey dude, you are utilizing router very beautiful. I have also made keyring with the help of conventional machines. Plz see if possible

[@dinmukhammedkuttymyrza4342]

perfect

[@gynmotors4556]

sale???

[@magnolia972]

I always feel a pain in my fingers when you using your bandsaw ^_^

[@Q974]

wait Diresta work with make again ?

[@michaelwilson4339]

+barookqtr123 I dont think he ever stopped. He does about one video a month for them

[@MAKE]

+Michael Wilson Twice a month!

[@jimmydiresta]

Never left. 80 vids 3 years.

[@nicholebacon577]

+jimmydiresta is it possible to win or buy one of these??

[@chrrtz_builds2018]

+NA he never stopped

[@S.I.D]

i want tat keychain :)

[@BerkB-oo3xl]

İ want one of these :/

[@marcinwatroba2241]

I want one:)

[@RiccardoMigliorini]

Can i have one of this? Thanks

[@wither8]

Oh man, next time instead of just coating a layer with spray paint, you should electrically bathe the metal in a negatively charged ionic primer bath (this is key-- without the bath its just marketing bullshit), then do an anodized paint coat on top so you electrolytically bond the color into the tin itself. I think "Applied Science" has a walk through on how to do it with with chrome, but the idea is the same.

[@brynocerouss]

If only you had done the first part with chocolate. Have you ever considered diresta bars?

[@Alexelectricalengineering]

Nice :) Thumbs up :D Alex

[@nguyenhongson8998]

HEY CAN YOU MAKE CHESS FROM BY COPPER

[@andreaquadrati]

I wonder, why using a clay mold? Wouldn't a sand or ceramic mold work better?

[@dpmakestuff]

Did that not work good enough for you?

[@andreaquadrati]

+Dustin Penner I just think..clqy is hard to remove, and can fail to.catch all details

[@dpmakestuff]

+Andrea Quadrati from the website "Delft Clay is much finer than casting sand, providing remarkably sharp and highly detailed castings in gold, silver, copper-based alloys, pewter, etc. Castings require very little finishing work."

[@andreaquadrati]

+Dustin Penner The cast looks smoother but can I make a two part mold too?

[@thatquietasianguy9582]

This is pretty hard

[@wagnermoura7624]

I only watch videos of this channel when have jimmy :v

[@ramnogueira]

Diresta, you don't have any self esteem, do you? haha

[@16comandos]

sends a to Brazil!!!lol

[@actionmethod]

Bandsaw level 1000!

[@amyzhang7140]

wow

[@JhonatanBuenoGarcia]

Great! Send me one to BRazil???

[@SHIPooPI0]

GJ

[@moninum]

Jimmy, do you have 9 bunches of keys or are these gifts for your family members? What happened with the last one?

[@EBastler]

Nice! I hope it's lead-free^^

[@fasteddieskustoms]

can i have one?

[@TarasDonny]

не думав шо так шикарно буде то всьо.... з першх кадрів думав шо взяв у прогу вбив напис і вирізало.... Джиммі здивував) рівень