DIY Takedown Bow Riser! Aluminum Casting

[@fredsalay720]

I'm 53. Graduated in 83. Anyway we had metal shop in those days in highschool. We learned how to cast things. We had a small foundry. Great video!!! Bought back fun memories. That's also where I got my interest in welding. Still doing it today for a living.😁😁

[@ayo.oli.]

You should do a series where you do budget builds. Instead of using tool people might not have, or materials not available for them, you make something using low cost materials. Thanks and keep up the great work!

[@skyjuiceification]

amazing how well it turned out. i did some aluminium casting some 25+ years ago. this is a very good use of the technique.

[@jandastroy]

That casting went so nicely it actually looked pretty cool as-is from the form. Thanks for sharing your beautiful workmanship

[@BlackBeardProjects]

Yeah! Kinda post apocalyptic looks out of the mold :'D Thank you mate

[@MikeSmith-go8wk]

I see you have constructed a new lightsabre. Your skills are complete. Indeed you are powerful as the emperor has foreseen.

[@stevenA44]

Nice! I envy people that have the time, money and equipment to make things like this. I love archery too, so I really like this project!

[@Kobac1990]

Dude! This is awesome! One day I will build a house and have a workshop just like I always wanted. It may seem odd, but for me, being able to make stuff is the feeling of power!

[@BlackBeardProjects]

I feel you brother! :) Thank you a lot :)

[@JordanSince93]

You're a wizard black beard

[@vermili0n]

great cast! that thing came out solid

[@BlackBeardProjects]

Thanks!! :)

[@philipprigmore8723]

I am truly enjoying your videos on making aluminum castings. Got to figure out a way to make my own furnace to smelt in. I, though am more interested in making brass and bronze castings. Your videos are very instructional in how you are making your forms and then performing the castings. Thank you for providing so much information. Have a great day.

[@BlackBeardProjects]

Thank you a lot!!! :) Brass, bronze and other copper alloy melt at much higher temperature than aluminum, consider to make a gas furnace and buy a nice graphite crucible to melt them :) Have fun!

[@philipprigmore8723]

Was planning on the gas furnace. Any suggestions on building one? And where is a good source for the crucible? Sorry for the questions, but you know how it is. You have to get the information somewhere. Thanks for any and all help you can provide.

[@BlackBeardProjects]

The gas furnace I like the most are the one made by "Brian Oltrogge" and "myfordboy" here on KZbin. For the crucible I have no idea since I never bought one, but I heard you need to heat cycle them before using because they are prone to cracking :)

[@philipprigmore8723]

Will check out their videos. Will also let you know regarding the crucible. Might be a while, but only because money is tight for a retiree.

[@BlackBeardProjects]

I understand :) Have a nice day!

[@ISTOmaker]

Fantastic job!

[@AlumiTube]

I love this guy, he makes cool stoff and gives my inspriration for my vids

[@BlackBeardProjects]

Thank you! :)

[@BlackBeardProjects]

Thank you too man :) I'll check your channel!!

[@Dewolvez]

I had to say.. great job

[@dtb4379]

Very cool! All that hard work definitely shows in the end mate :)

[@BlackBeardProjects]

Thank you my friend :)

[@sk8erkev11]

You are one of my favorite channels!

[@BlackBeardProjects]

Thank you kevin!! :)

[@101boertjie]

That riser looks very nice. I bought myself a bow with an aluminum riser some years ago, but i disliked the weight, (a bit on the heavy side (as you mentioned), and went back to my old wood-riser bow. She is still the love of my life when i have to take a bow anywhere.

[@BlackBeardProjects]

Thank you sir! :) Yeah I prefer my wood riser too... It's fun to shoot a high draw bow from time to time, but not all the time :'D

[@orivalx]

solid cast, im impressed

[@BlackBeardProjects]

Thanks! :)

[@BillHalliwell]

Fascinating! Really. I didn't know you could do casting like that at home. What talent you've got. Thanks for the video! Cheers, BH (P.S. at last video background music that isn't awful.)

[@ryanrapier4569]

I don't know if aluminum is heavier or not, but I can't imagine there would be a huge difference in weight

[@bentul23]

nice work bro... but i'm afraid i can't do that in my home because it's seem using complicated machine and also you have technic and skillfull that everyone just like me only adore your job....

[@BlackBeardProjects]

Thank you bro :) You can try aluminum casting!

[@mynamefrank6567]

that was really cool how you made a perfect replica in styrofoam then turned it into aluminum :)

[@BlackBeardProjects]

Thanks mate! :)

[@luiscarlosmunozgutierrez8186]

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[@c4t4phr4ct1]

I still confused, Are styrofoam disappear when touch melted aluminum?

[@mynamefrank6567]

@@c4t4phr4ct1 yes it's like plastic foam, it melts but since it's such a light material it seems to disappear

[@c4t4phr4ct1]

@@mynamefrank6567 I got it

[@preciouspayne7376]

I don't really comment on KZbin but I really admire the high standard and effort you put in. I've seen aluminium castings on here but non take the time to sand the styrofoam. It was amazing to see what a difference it makes to your end product if you put in more effort. Great video, definitely subscribing. :£

[@BlackBeardProjects]

Thank you a lot mate, really appreciated :) And yes the finish of the foam makes a huge difference on the casting, It always amaze me how much detail it can be transferred!

[@pheenix42]

Oh! Was that a blade made from an old hacksaw? If so, good job! I'd like to make this myself, but I'm wondering where to find a riser to trace from...

[@SSchradle]

You never cease to amaze. Nice job!

[@BlackBeardProjects]

Thank you a lot :)

[@ts_women]

the movie is awesome, the bow looked like a professional it can now as it has already turned into a reflector it can now make a compound bow to do :)

[@thedacchio]

ottimo risultato!

[@BlackBeardProjects]

Grazie :)

[@bradleyhinton9104]

I love these projects! I wish I could do this kind of stuff but I have a few more years before I am old enough

[@daynerogers8133]

Bradley Hinton don't use that as an excuse not to start. If you got the interest and a sound mind you can start making things, building the skills you'll need for larger projects

[@tripover3433]

Bradley Hinton mate I'm 14 this year and already I make knifes,sword,axes like a pro don't worry just do it

[@spencerdavis867]

How to build your own riser: Step 1: Buy riser Step 2: realize you now have a riser which is of superior quality to anything you could make Step 3: go outside and enjoy shooting with your new riser

[@IrishWriter]

Wow. You don't get it at all, huh? Enjoy never making anything because someone else can make it better than you. Sounds like a great philosophy.

[@roxasparks]

What makes the bought riser better than the one made?

[@IgorSilva-ig4cf]

How much would it Costa to build a resin one?

[@rorycunningham2316]

@@roxasparks To answer a question you asked 5 months ago, the wooden riser is better because it has attachment points for sights, stabilisers, pressure buttons etc. We also try to stay away from cast risers because they can have defects in them that make higher draw weights unsafe. No one wants their riser to crack mid shot.

[@1sixscalecrafter351]

Hey Black Beard Projects, Good day to you. This DIY Takedown Bow Riser! Aluminum Casting turned out FANTASTIC! Thank you for sharing your time, great ideas, easy to follow instruction, and Super Creative Fun Videos. Take care, Wishing you the very Best, and I hope you have a great weekend. Peace & Joy. Back to more videos :P Liked & Shared :D

[@handlesaredumb1]

Do the same thing for that diy knife. Shape a handle and push the blade into it before casting. Drill a few holes for more secure handle if you think you'd want it.

[@stevenA44]

People like you kill me! haha I wish I could get all the neat things you all get to make things like this! Great video. Nice looking riser.

[@BlackBeardProjects]

Thanks man! :) :)

[@archbishop8719]

Wow man! That is freaking cool!!!

[@BlackBeardProjects]

Thank you buddy :) :)

[@CJsResearch]

I would like to see the same project again with green sand casting instead of lost foam.

[@BlackBeardProjects]

Well... That's a lot of work I think I'll never go through xD Making proper patter by hand is really time consuming and useful if you plan to cast the part more than once! Probably I'll never make a bow this way again :) If I had a cnc router I would have made a two part mold all the way because you get much cleaner result and consistency! :)

[@carlottafolli452]

what a fantastic casting, complimenti,what type of sand did you use?

[@BlackBeardProjects]

Thank you! :) I use a specific oil bonded sand made for casting :)

[@Neraxia]

What was the "sand" you used in the bottom of the mold ? Nice build :)

[@BlackBeardProjects]

The same sand was used for the entire mold :) At the bottom is darker because I placed the sand I already used many times, the one on top was still new. Thank you :)

[@SharpWorks]

What an amazing pour! Good job getting that so clean straight from the cast.

[@BlackBeardProjects]

Thank you my friend! :)

[@หยาดพิมพ์พลอยชูขาว]

Sharp Works

[@AirDrive57]

AMAZING, GREAT JOB

[@BlackBeardProjects]

Thank you!! :)

[@lolitzdefaltboy5063]

bro is one of my childhood vids

[@hypersnake1011]

Nice shot man

[@البهادليالبهادلي-ط9و]

You are a very cool creator and artist

[@ChAri764]

damn that came out beautiful, nicely done

[@BlackBeardProjects]

Thank you sir :D

[@lordrussell666]

very nice build!

[@BlackBeardProjects]

Thanks!

[@JackSilver1410]

Cool.. Now make the limbs out of spring steel, polish it up and it will be the T-1000 bow!

[@BlackBeardProjects]

I'll try again making steel limbs for sure one day :)

[@RobinCoomans]

Haha, what a coincidence.. I was just working on a bow myself! :) Nice one!

[@BlackBeardProjects]

Oh yeah! :) Looking forward to that video over to your channel mate :)

[@Diamondsmuggler]

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[@davidljungstrom8408]

Black Beard Projects dud you are facking krace

[@sinkingsteak2122]

Robin Coomans Illuminati Confirmed

[@dgfyghghgfhg6785]

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[@conradthaxton3693]

Very nice work! Interested in doing this myself.

[@LetsPrepTogether]

How friggin awesome was that!!! Well done mate!

[@BlackBeardProjects]

Haha!! :D Thank you my friend :)

[@rickbergolla4055]

good quality video you sir have gained a subscriber

[@BlackBeardProjects]

Thanks man! :)

[@edsonalmeidadesouza7266]

Do you sell these aluminum risers? 🙌 this rough, rustic, heavy type is wonderful in my opinion, the one in the video was amazing

[@JunkWorkshop]

Precisione e tecnica. Thumbs up!

[@BlackBeardProjects]

Much appreciated ;)

[@pheenix42]

Pretty clever on the sand mold that way; most will pour from one end instead of the center like that. And before I could ask if you had a flap wheel for your grinder, you showed it off. Well done, indeed--now it's time for me to get my own furnace together...

[@BlackBeardProjects]

Thanks man!! :)

[@ElTamauro]

molto bello, il bel contrasto alluminio e legno meritava qualche ripresa in primo piano ;)

[@drawstraw4483]

That is so pure!!

[@TristanDare]

Oh i see, very understandable... Thanks very much, have a great day!

[@DannyWibisana]

nicely done Bro, I really admire it.

[@BlackBeardProjects]

Thank you bro :)

[@Hunterslife315]

Great job man!!

[@BlackBeardProjects]

Thanks!!! :)

[@legoguy7401]

That is sick how he did that with come core

[@BlackBeardProjects]

Thanks man!

[@tomsdreamshopworx]

Very Very Cool! Is there any weight difference either way?

[@BlackBeardProjects]

Thank you my friend!! :) Yeah the aluminum one weight a ton more than the original. This way I don't have to work out shoulder at the gym, at least the left one xD

[@alfiembutitstonymontana9964]

No one: Black beard: *remakes bow*

[@fabianfeliciani6785]

Beautifully done, may I ask why you chose to make that grove for the aluminium to flow down instead of just pouring it directly into the holes where the foam was protruding? Keep up the great work

[@BlackBeardProjects]

Thanks! :) I did that to build up pressure in the mold and also to heat it up (but I don't really know how effective it was in this sense) I found that for lost foam casting I have better result if I feed the aluminum "open air", if I try to make an usual feed with a can I'm more likely to mess everything up xD I hope you understand what I'm saying, it's hard to explain and english is not my first language :)

[@christopherarnott1474]

Tim Roberts gy hi gu

[@antonx9099]

Complimenti ormai metto like appena apro il video perché so già che sarà un progetto fantastico. Continua così bro👍

[@BlackBeardProjects]

Grazie mille Anton X :)

[@nicolasgevinoir4782]

Black Beard Projects what is the name of thos song or melody?

[@sharxbyte]

looks great!

[@BlackBeardProjects]

Thank you! :)

[@jon2oo6spb]

wow. Cool casting and result.

[@BlackBeardProjects]

Thank you!

[@Ciclify]

Nice work, you should consider anodizing it! Think commercial bows use 100% aluminum? Planning on attempting this myself, although I don't have a large foundry or a bow to model yet.

[@enrigala]

that's truly impressive!

[@BlackBeardProjects]

Thanks my friend :D

[@brianoliver2958]

Good job, congratulations !!!

[@BlackBeardProjects]

Thank you!

[@trumpatier]

I noticed that your arrows porpoised in your test shots - is that a normal thing with recurves?

[@RogueBurn]

That was crazy good! I loved the foundry.

[@BlackBeardProjects]

Thanks man! :)

[@shade8962]

You're a really good builder, and that now looks sick as hell but if you look at the demo when u shot the bow, it was very weak, do u intend to just put it as decoration or actually use it? Either way, very nice job.

[@BlackBeardProjects]

Thanks! :) I intend to use this, the string there was on the loose side so you are right not much power there! Hopefully tomorrow I will upload a quick comparison video between my old wooden recurve and the one I built with skis limbs on :)

[@OldNavajoTricks]

The limbs make the power, the riser just holds them in place basically.

[@JoeyAtilano]

That came out awesome.

[@BlackBeardProjects]

Thanks brother!

[@vandreidecroti3203]

Show de bola um belo trabalho

[@BlackBeardProjects]

Thanks!

[@sergiorodrigues432]

A pega de um arco de flecha mais perfeito que já vi AAR

[@TristanDare]

That is so cool! I love your casting videos! You should also try casting a playbutton, or maybe even the youtube rewind button! Great vid, Great channel, keep it up!

[@BlackBeardProjects]

Thanks brother! :D Glad you like!

[@muddyfences5559]

Very impressive. Thanks for sharing.

[@BlackBeardProjects]

Thank you!!! :D

[@VoxTheBlitz1664]

Nice job, really !

[@BlackBeardProjects]

Thank you sir! :)

[@andhikabayutrimulya5801]

how heavy the finished product of that aluminium riser? and how much draw weight it can sustain?

[@dirtydsrc]

Nice casting. What was that bit of additive you put in the aluminium before you poured it?

[@BlackBeardProjects]

I use Sodium Carbonate as degassing and "lite salt" (a mix of Potasium Cloride and Sodium Cloride) as flux :)

[@dirtydsrc]

Ah ok. Thank you for sharing. Very new to this as you can probably tell. :)

[@АндрейДеменков-о5с]

Такой тип литья может дать большое число каверн и полостей. Зольность выжигаемого материала тоже весьма высока, что отразится на точности литья. Судя по сплаву, там присутствует олово и кадмий, что приведёт к хрупкости и деформация. А в остальном идея симпатичная, хоть изделие и тяжеловато, что снижает способность прицеливаться. Фторпластик в этом отношении даже лучше

[@jorgeluis1966]

Hi..Nice work...what is the final weight for this aluminum riser...Thanks

[@richievalenz9715]

Very nice !!!!

[@BlackBeardProjects]

Thanks!!

[@gyulavarga5349]

Hi! Was the middle of the tree really easy? This can be twice as difficult. That's why they put holes in it! But the real thing is not aluminum but carbon fiber plastic! But fiberglass is also half as heavy! It can be laminated to a hollow! 20 years ago I made a bow made of completely composite material! the whole was not 1.5kg!

[@JohnnyBarger-sb3yh]

I own a 1967 Z cam Ben Person! I still shot and hunt with it. Carbon off the shelf with fingers

[@deathlee100]

very very nice

[@BlackBeardProjects]

Thank you! :)

[@buckthebackupmod7938]

Very nice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@tanhofficial9428]

Your video is good, I like it

[@Sam-fe4kq]

Is that a styroslicer ? Like the one king of random made

[@BlackBeardProjects]

Yep! :) I have a little video about that on my channel :)

[@thepatientartisan]

Great work! Btw, the music takes me back to a time before noise was deemed an acceptable art form! Keep the great vids coming!

[@BlackBeardProjects]

Haha! :') Thank you sir!

[@MrSzomszid]

Nice work

[@kasukeyuchia6635]

you have a cool job

[@estherimmele8450]

Wow, that's awesome😳 You're got some talent! Or really much Practice!!

[@fbodnariuc]

You just made it heavier , I totally get it

[@karlmarx1202]

Dude!.. awesome

[@BlackBeardProjects]

Thank you!! :)

[@victorballester473]

Cool work.... I'll see if I can do it... Hope didn't burn the house down....

[@lavonprince3530]

Wow great video

[@Ziyaadoo]

beautifully done. I would expect Nothing less!!!!

[@BlackBeardProjects]

Haha! Tanks brother :) :)

[@alejandroviajero6130]

Will the left hand be gray from aluminum oxide? Maybe it's worth painting this thing?

[@RockLeeSp3d]

Good video i like it👍👍

[@BlackBeardProjects]

Thank you!! :)

[@lawabidingcitizen5153]

That looks amazing!

[@southpawbushcraft7522]

Now that is one of the coolest things I have seen! Nice work! ~Dawn

[@BlackBeardProjects]

Thank you my friend!! :)

[@СергейЗырянов-ь8ш]

Good job!

[@JaycubL]

Cool project, that came out really nice!

[@BlackBeardProjects]

Thank you! :)

[@TristianWrites]

I am very impressed with this. I want to know the weight difference.

[@BlackBeardProjects]

The aluminum one is much heavier :) I would say two or three times more than the original one. Thank you :)

[@sachinm2044]

Man i like this

[@BlackBeardProjects]

Thank you!