How to melt aluminum cans at home

How to melt aluminum cans at home... by melting metal in a fire pit. This is aluminum, and I made a small yard token.
It's really cheap and easy to do with a foundry. I'm only going to do this a couple times for fun, so no need to pay for expensive gear for me.
Watch out, because with #BillandTed3 coming out, things are going to be even more stocked!

[@megoingfast]

Or fer 🦊 sake, here: I edited out the heavy breathing. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fnSopGOjiZWipqM

[@billhennen978]

To much Keanue stoken you up?

[@megoingfast]

@@billhennen978 I gotta be careful.

[@captainxento66]

It’s ok lol I forge too and it gets realllly hot most of the time

[@Dmonster28]

How much time spent to melt one soda can. And in this video how many cans you used

[@alphaphoenix1938]

Man I don't like to be like this but please be more careful, it looked like you used wet sand, you can cause an eruption like that, and wear molten aluminum on your face. A couple other things, wear fr clothing, including actual pants, and be careful with that steel can, they can warp fast and cause the bottom to pop and throw slag every where.

[@bobbyhoffman5967]

Sounds like a young, carefree Darth Vader. Who knew he was into recyling!

[@megoingfast]

See people, if you're going to troll the breathing you need to be witty like this...

[@novadark1]

well darth vader was already burnt in the first place plus everybody gangster until the kid who melts metal shows up lmao

[@shirleygirley1807]

Best comment! Darth Vader 2022 woke asf! Thank you for the insight!

[@legend-vh3pi]

i have a complete set of forging things. yet, im here seeing some random guy doing things the hard way, yet using a small to none budget. goodjob

[@davidramey7186]

That’s the hard way? It’s a steel can in a fire dropping aluminum cans into the steel one, how’s it get easier?

[@DIYenthusiastfreak]

I feel like when people say "Don't try this at home", they are talking to people like you and I, but we do it anyway. Thanks for sharing, awesome pour! Soo stoked for Keanu!

[@DaBoy2187]

this is soo good, i tried this instead of using my crucible I bought for $300 and it work just as well, no waste of propane, just wood and wind on fire, saved soo much money not using propane

[@fragnicht1734]

This is what we call a good KZbinr, heck he even sings a wonderful song in the start of the video!

[@megangilgen1019]

I appreciate your silliness and for teaching how to melt aluminum at home. Thank you.

[@natertater4024]

Sweet. Now I can take a aluminum trinket home after camping instead of 3 black bags full of cans. Sweeeeeet

[@jerrykingsley6703]

there you go. may as well. then after a summer, take em all to the scrap yard and go camping again

[@theengineer1331]

I’ve watched other people do this before but seeing how silly and fun you are at doing this makes me realize how stupid easy it is to do. Thx!

[@jumbogumbo7342]

Best video ever! I didn't know you could melt aluminum so cheap!

[@labauer5314]

NOT CLICK BAIT! IT IS REAL! Ok, yes. I already commented. So? Excellent VIDEO!! TOP DRAWER, SIR!

[@eighteen22s]

Why is he out of breath the whole video

[@thealicemonster9217]

Asthma?

[@megoingfast]

Just bad microphone placement is all. I just got the mic hooked up, this was one of the first videos. Annoyed the piss outta me when the mic slips but I'm not exactly putting out pro grade stuff when I shoot diapers out of windows or slap dead muskrats with a paddle that hit my kayak... Stay safe fellow metal melters and have a great day!

[@megoingfast]

@@thealicemonster9217 amature hour on the mic setup. 🤬

[@thealicemonster9217]

@@megoingfast lol Well at least it was not a bad medical condition.

[@junkjake8626]

wait my reply to this got deleted. I don't know why or wth I even said because its six months ago and its a hearted comment but still got deleted? again I posted it six months ago and so I don't even know what I said.

[@chufa6553]

I burned a hole in my a can. Edit: I burned a hole in another can.

[@joshuatremper5026]

Have you tried getting a new CPU fan? Firefox is causing it to overheat

[@serbian_nationalist14]

Bro wtf​@@joshuatremper5026

[@jim944]

A leaf blower works really well stoking the flames 👍

[@Samthebritishgent]

Dude thanks for prepping me for blacksmithing

[@jakertheelaborater2573]

I built a charcoal foundry and I use a tiy can. The charcoal can also be used to purify slag and candy wrappers and most steel crucibles are one time use only so you are basically using not only the cheapest but the more efficient way too! Electric arc and coal could reach a high enough temperature to even melt steel.

[@ralphmourik]

I just came across this video, I have been metal casting for some time now, this brings me back to when I started before I was on KZbin, thumbs up and subscribed 👍👊

[@GoldenZebra]

i did not anticipate a single bit of this video when i clicked on it lmao

[@extremedoings]

WISH I WOULD HAVE CAME ACROSS YOUR VIDEO BEFORE I WENT AND BAUGHT A CRUICABLE LOL THIS WAS GREAT IDEA WHO KNEW IT COULD BE SO SIMPLE AND EASY THANKYOU

[@tylerkropf9522]

With a video this good, you deserve more subscribers.

[@gsheac]

The gun shots in the back ground were a nice touch...

[@mahabubhossainkazi5526]

How to melt aluminum at home Don't try this at home

[@megoingfast]

So many people do, but KZbin needs a disclaimer per policy. Probably best to not try in a hotel lobby, though.

[@thorwilliams7546]

I've tried it dozens of times. Burnt many an aluminum can but never melted one. Even with bellows (leaf blower) to get it hot as possible.

[@the.23]

1:18 you can use also an air pump

[@tmoonias807]

That Keanu macaroni art is flawless

[@birchlotus]

That went into directions I didn't even know existed.

[@tbbgminimet1618]

Your energy is great lmfao, great you tube potential 💀😂💀

[@ColdFuse96]

Wait, a campfire really gets hot enough to melt aluminum????? Huh. Neat ಠ_ಠ

[@y33t23]

I tried a wood fire with a hole in the ground as insulation and blew tons of air into this with a tunnel to make it work. It didn't. You are just lighting a wood fire without anything else and they just melt like nothing.

[@peterdarr383]

Time Factor - 2 hours to burn up those logs, to get half a can of ally. His fire was better exposed to air currents, also relative humidity affects temps.

[@Bossdog91]

This video helped me a lot and also made me laugh alot 😂 great video bro I didn't feel like buying a kiln I made my furnace from clay I harvest

[@slizniakzrenic228zrn9]

This is the guy you want as an grandpa

[@timbird2065]

I remember when I had my first beer 🍺

[@Nobody-es7kt]

This man wore a motorcycle helmet to record this video

[@megoingfast]

True story.

[@thomashill3457]

I'm actually sitting outside in front of a fire and just have to try it lol .I got it to melt now let's see if I can pour it

[@cheese8308]

I did this with tin Im happy with the results

[@posturworldwide]

This is so much more than I was expecting to get out of this video 🤧😩😂

[@laurenmoore9702]

You are funny! That is why I kept watching

[@jacksongleason1820]

Greatest video on KZbin

[@marpoitier6618]

U son of a.............................................................................genius👌🏼

[@silvertaniwha1314]

This was a sweet video bro. Cool idea and method. Thanks for sharing 👍🏽👍🏽 New supporter here from NZ

[@m8ven764]

leaf blower for stoking does wonders

[@mosesburaman1317]

Bro you deserve a like and a sub, thanks for making life easier 🤘

[@Kid_Ikaris]

loved the note "increase waste consumption". definitely consumed some soda waste in this video.

[@juniorg8413]

This was just the video I been looking for 💪🏽excellent work and explanation. The Keanu reeves was a bonus 👌🏼 🙌

[@megoingfast]

I feel that since this video was made, Keanu Career really did Blossom. It was synergy, I assume.

[@enderboy6491]

praise our LORD ♻️🧑‍🔬 thank you Jesus Christ for being our savior

[@Suzuki_Hiakura]

I would probably just make ingots tbh... investing in a mold for it would also be good, as that would be better for making them... in my case. I don't have steady hands at all lol. Didn't think a campfire would get hot enough to do this. Seems I will be able to melt cans soon :D

[@Cm-lp4mu]

Nooo. It goes like this “beans beans good for the heart, the more ya eat the more ya fart, the more ya fart the better ya feel, that’s why you eat beans for every meal”😂😂 papaw use to say this all the time.

[@cq608]

Other version: "beans beans musical fruit, the more you eat, the more you toot, the more you toot, the better you feel, so eat beans with every meal" lol lol

[@ateleskier7066]

You can tell it's America: The neighbour is letting rip with part of their firearm arsenal.

[@megoingfast]

You can tell it's America: that's actually 2 neighborhood arsenal clubs in the area you hear all day every day.

[@katrinalawson8014]

Look my husband dose this all the time but instead of useing a tin can he uses a stainless steel cup for metalling aluminum and as for the fire place the can in the center of the burning log to get an even heat

[@islandwanderer1173]

Chuck Norris also destroyed the periodic table with the element of surprise...

[@seenundercygnus6870]

I admit, lack of Keanu was my problem.

[@myguitardidyermom212]

Homeboy sounds like he just ran a mile before filming

[@CoinKid]

Can I use beach sand instead of dirt?

[@laurabeattie3628]

I'm not even going to pretend I know anything about this 🤣. So does melting the cans bring more money at the recycler? Do you sell it or do you use it to make something else? Why do I ask? Because we live out in the country and burn our trash, the aluminum cans are driving me nuts,. They take up too much space and don't burn in the burn barrel. If I can go what you've showed here then less cans would go into our landfill.

[@thorwilliams7546]

Scrap yard near me buys aluminum cans for 10c/pound. Cast aluminum is around $1/pound.

[@user-cy5mg8nx7i]

I found it funny and very easy to do. I’ll subscribe

[@morganflaherty9582]

Interesting tips safety feature if you put baking soda all over the place it'll prevent the Sparks from catching other things just in case you do some forging

[@cnone3785]

Good call. The unexpected things u learn in the comments. May help near my quench oil. It's just under the forge...🤦‍♂️

[@youkyuu2402]

The most likely reason Chuck Norris's tears cure cancer is that the cancer realizes something was able to make Norris cry. Death by fright follows.

[@CDbafoonery]

You could also use a blow dryer.

[@jamesjohnson9668]

Next time make a square in ur sand as a mold it will come out better shaped I do this all the time

[@Kitsune-ri8dk]

I came here to learn about melting my own aluminum but I found gold instead

[@110americalovingpatriot2]

And the more ya toot the better you feel, so let's have beans for every meal🤪☠

[@shauncry1917]

But do you love the patriots?

[@deku_the_super_saiyan5255]

Very awesome video. I loved the Keanu macaroni art bit

[@Remrie]

Thumbs up for the awesome sponsor

[@SailorCrafty]

You made me laugh and I insta subscribed XD I'm hoping to play around with aluminum someday and I appreciated this video! Thanks for the fun time!!

[@basher92]

Fascinating! especially the Flamingo!

[@TheyoungDon-nx3mu]

Imma fr buy a cast iron pan w a good handle thats in a shape of a bar and thats it man be making aluminum bars for days

[@morganflaherty9582]

Me and the cop that I'm sitting next to are discussing your video by the way

[@iman80skid91]

How long does it take for the wood melt the aluminium in the can

[@ripper1011]

This is really easy and good for me Is the bean can long lasting or something

[@labauer5314]

IVE BEEN TRYING FOR SO LONG TO FIND EXACTLY THIS! YOU DID IT! I slapped that like! I spanked that sub. I rang that bell. As a wise man once said, "GIMME SOME MORE." (Busta Rhymes)

[@infectedcontactlensyes.5172]

4:23 spot the Bob Ross

[@kaitlynmcmullen3426]

Thank you for this video I'm going to try it friday!!!

[@stevewoods8116]

Very Good!

[@BlackCat_2]

Very cool but not trying this now. It's hot enough outside in south Texas without making a 🔥 😅 going to get something in a jumbo can so I can melt more. Heidi

[@justsaying833]

Remember to breathe when exerting ones self don't hold your breath you'll pass out right in the fire and then the bucket and hose are useless if you are not conscious to use it.

[@chillios2222]

we used some type of mold in middle school to make aluminum blocks

[@InteloPL]

Yeah, having many of both and knowing their melting temperatures I was wondering if it was possible to do that. Now I know... Thx.

[@NExK3xME]

WOW THAT IS AWSOME😲

[@ericw3517]

Backyard metallurgy at its finest.

[@nathanmcgrath9038]

I'll give you a heads up dont use water to put out a metal fire or to cool metal down. Unless you're standing a good distance 👍

[@redsolocup918]

Only chuck Norris tears can do that lmfao

[@saxazax]

hey bra ik u say dont do this at home but i was about to do it. it would be really helpful to add some info at the beginning about safety. casting molten metal can be very dangerous and ppl will see this vid and think all they need is a steel can and some gloves. if u spill molten metal on concrete that has moisture in it, the concrete can explode and send metal spewing all over. i just watched a vid of a guy that had a small brown spot on his safety glasses that he said was from a drop of molten metal that would have hit his eye if he hadnt been wearing them. if theres any way to edit the video it could save lives

[@Chiri21]

I will....i will try it at home

[@mrthfury6727]

Thank you my friend ✌🏻👍🏻

[@johncoscia5258]

Far out , the mind really wanders .

[@jetsnextstory8968]

Him: Don’t try this at home. The title: How to melt aluminum cans at home

[@y33t23]

Unfortunately where I live soda cans are only steel covered in aluminum.

[@infectedcontactlensyes.5172]

ouch, what country?

[@y33t23]

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[@msramakrishnarao]

Amazing presentation. Thank you 💕

[@clobo2330]

Dude this was so cool, such knowledge

[@HaloWolf102]

It's gonna be my 4th time rebuilding my forge, (still haven't melted a songle piece of aluminum) and you are over here sticking a can into a fire to melt other cans. This video superceeds logic, yet my eyes tell me this inefficient, barebones method yields more material per fuel by an inordinate percentage.

[@jamesrobitaille1082]

Awesome brother

[@codyjarvis3426]

U sound like me when I do any simple task . Breath heavy . I'm outta shape and smoker..

[@husnainhyder6713]

Thanks man You've just gave a VIP idea Thanks

[@Dmonster28]

How much time spent to melt one soda can and how many cans use on this video??

[@kevinduprey9326]

Point break!!!! A classic 😊

[@allansmith6412]

Bro how'd you get it so pure with no slag? Did you scoop the slag off off camera?

[@josephdvid6]

I am very interested in melting down aluminum cans into metal sheets to then water jet. How would I be able to do that?

[@Rocky-kx4vo]

Quick question when your smelting aluminum what could you add or do to ensure .999 percent aluminum?🤔

[@banne4348]

This video is excellent

[@kaijorda5886]

No no no! No wet anything! Never poor molten metal on wet anything! It will splatter and pop all over you, trust me i know

[@stardew1986]

Omg I could have been doing what i have wanted to for so long and i've never thought of a damn can.... I feel so stupid, of course the can would work