Is it possible to melt cast iron with propane?

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luckygen1001

luckygen1001

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@FredMiller
@FredMiller 6 жыл бұрын
Absolutely outstanding video. Finally someone shows melting cast iron with propane.Thank you!
@zuzuniagrikubanos6473
@zuzuniagrikubanos6473 3 жыл бұрын
2 days ago I melted bronze and while the first cast melted quickly the second casting melted too late ,, today from your video I understood what was going on,, respect and thancs !!!!
@mevk1
@mevk1 3 жыл бұрын
This and furnace build are the two best backyard foundry videos I have seen. Thank you !!!!!!
@pierremarcoux886
@pierremarcoux886 6 жыл бұрын
It's always a pleasure to watch and learn from an expert like you. Best Regards
@zvonibab
@zvonibab 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you kindly Mister for teaching me something new I did not think that was possible! Cheers
@TomMakeHere
@TomMakeHere 6 жыл бұрын
Awesome I've got a small dead pottery kiln at home. Tempted to set it up as a furnace Awesome seeing that you can do cast iron
@nicholasbarba3022
@nicholasbarba3022 6 жыл бұрын
Lucky, enjoyed. Another good way to prevent excessive freezeup is to simply turn the propane bottle upside down. this worked for me when I converted my car to propane and had freeze problems when bottles where positioned rightside up,
@illumiNOTme326
@illumiNOTme326 5 жыл бұрын
Lucky you consistently put out very informative and helpful videos that are much appreciated. Thank you.
@creast56
@creast56 6 жыл бұрын
Super demonstration! I have yet to do CI but will probably use waste oil as Propane is pretty costly for this. Really appreciate you doing this to prove a point it is possible. Cheers!!
@luckygen1001
@luckygen1001 6 жыл бұрын
That is why I only melt small amounts of cast iron with propane it uses less that melting large amounts.
@tjkirkpatrick9451
@tjkirkpatrick9451 2 жыл бұрын
Have built my second burner this time out of 2 inch exhaust pipe and a 3mm nozzle with a hair dryer blower and wow does it go... dialled the gas reg to get a good burn but after 10 mins in this weather she froze up and i was having do much fun hoping to cast iron soon.. thankyou so much for sharing your information 10/10 cheers tj👍
@luckygen1001
@luckygen1001 2 жыл бұрын
That is a problem with propane so to fix this use a larger plastic tub than the propane bottle and pour in some hot water.
@tjkirkpatrick9451
@tjkirkpatrick9451 2 жыл бұрын
@@luckygen1001 will test this as soon as this low pressure system goes by we are in Tassie so its a bit chilli at the moment.. 👌👍
@jimburnsjr.
@jimburnsjr. 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Again Lucky :D ... there is no tv program or movie star that I'd rather see than you.... thanks for another lesson. ...a while back i saw a video of some guys casting bronze in a similar set up... they put a piece of cardboard box between the crucible and plinth before lighting the furnace and kept the crucible from sticking to the plinth... and of course they used another piece to put on the plinth outside of the furnace for moving the crucible between tongs... worked flawlessly to keep the plinths from sticking... if you're interested in trying it. ... nothing special about it.. just a piece of an average shipping corregated cardboard box, big enough to cover the plinth to act as a table cloth of carbon between the crucible and plinth. very glad to see you are well... have a goodn
@luckygen1001
@luckygen1001 6 жыл бұрын
I will try using cardboard next time.
@jimburnsjr.
@jimburnsjr. 6 жыл бұрын
awesome... hope it works out... still haven't set up my own furnace yet... only a forge so far, and a lack of a quality anvil has me set back a bit... one day i sure hope to get the great feeling you must have to see that nice consistent cast iron from your own hands... Clearly the only thing stopping me is a lack of will... every time i turn around you're showing it is easier than i thought lol... thanks again.. have a great one
@123kkambiz
@123kkambiz 6 жыл бұрын
Me too.
@peterjones6945
@peterjones6945 5 жыл бұрын
That was impressive. Not only melting cast iron but how quick it was, around 45 minutes? The only thing is, you make it look so easy and I'm sure there is a lot of preparation beforehand? I want to try casting now (no idea what but I want to try it)
@JlerchTampa
@JlerchTampa 6 жыл бұрын
I've no idea why I haven't scratched this off my bucket list yet, seems "so easy" watching a skilled craftsman do it! :)
@jafarhabibilivar1385
@jafarhabibilivar1385 6 жыл бұрын
So inspiring! Your videos are Tempting me to setup my own backyard foundary
@swdweeb
@swdweeb 4 жыл бұрын
Fascinating, I had never noticed the "burner" you use before. Am I correct in understanding that the propane is essentially fed into the furnace through that little pipe and air is forced in through the larger pipe? And... does the propane and forced air mix in the furnace or just prior to entering the furnace? The only time I tried cast iron, the end of my burner melted during the process. If I'm understanding your furnace design correctly, that would eliminate my problem. I might have to make a modification to my furnace.
@luckygen1001
@luckygen1001 4 жыл бұрын
Yes and yes. The propane and air mixes before entering the furnace and burns in the furnace. If the end of your burner melts you are doing something wrong and a lot of your heat energy is wasted heating up the end of your burner which should be heating up your crucible. I never have any problems melting cast iron but sadly so many youtubers do have problems because they copy unsuitable designs and wonder why they do not work for melting cast iron but it will still melt aluminuim and bronze.
@Eisenmann86
@Eisenmann86 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for great video!!!, why do you use ferrosilicone to get the slag out of iron ?
@gwheyduke
@gwheyduke 4 жыл бұрын
sure you can ! Good job. I solved my cold tank causing low pressure problem by using a 100 pound propane tank.
@ScottTurnerformeindustrious
@ScottTurnerformeindustrious 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing! I enjoyed the process.
@southjerseysound7340
@southjerseysound7340 4 жыл бұрын
I use heated mattress pads for a bottle warmer and they work like a champ. By keeping everything warm it prevents freezing but they don't get hot enough to cause a problem either.
@luckygen1001
@luckygen1001 4 жыл бұрын
That is a good idea to keep the bottle warm.
@ogaugeclockwork4407
@ogaugeclockwork4407 3 жыл бұрын
Brilliant information! Thanks so much!
@ludditeneaderthal
@ludditeneaderthal 6 жыл бұрын
You can use almost any fuel for almost any purpose. The "magic" is the delivery of the proper potential energy and proper amount of oxygen to support the combustion. You should theoretically be able to melt iron with shredded newspaper, but the mechanism that would allow it would be a practical nightmare. Propane has more heat energy per unit of mass than acetylene, so, as acetylene can melt iron, so must propane be able to
@luckygen1001
@luckygen1001 6 жыл бұрын
That is true but heat conservation in the furnace makes it run hotter.
@TheRealCreepinogie
@TheRealCreepinogie 5 жыл бұрын
If you put a sheet of paper or cardboard underneath the crucible it's form a layer of carbon and the plinth won't stick to the crucible when you pull it out. I use propane too for cast iron.
@luckygen1001
@luckygen1001 5 жыл бұрын
Are you still on the yahoo casting forum?
@gayledent5245
@gayledent5245 5 жыл бұрын
What is your green sand made up of? Looks like silicon carbide , ,
@gayledent5245
@gayledent5245 5 жыл бұрын
Just read someone else' comment, Bentonite,
@Puffie40
@Puffie40 6 жыл бұрын
The main way to fight freezing propane tanks is to increase the surface area of the propane liquid being evaporated. This is where larger tanks or even several smaller tanks connected in parallel come in handy.
@JacksonDunnoKnows
@JacksonDunnoKnows 2 жыл бұрын
Nice. I have a 10kg furnace. Been debating on trying to melt iron. And possibly even steel. If I could I'd like to give a go at a small striking anvil. And if that works a swedge block. I mostly Smith, but I like messing around with melting. Got a ton of little bronze and copper coins/mini bars. Made Nordic gold before. We have fresh water snails and the cone shells make cool casts. Stuff like that. Good work unknown friend🍻
@missingthe80s58
@missingthe80s58 Жыл бұрын
You'll want to line your crucible with a few painted on layers of something like 3200F cement or similar material, Satanite, Hellforge 3000 ect. The crucible will act as a carbon donor to steel and do unwanted things. Painting the inside fixes that issue.
@JustinCoutarel
@JustinCoutarel 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your knowledges. Very nice parts
@FKreider
@FKreider 6 жыл бұрын
Fantastic instructional video!
@charlieszablewski830
@charlieszablewski830 5 жыл бұрын
wow what a skill you have do you teach at all
@michaelclark2840
@michaelclark2840 3 жыл бұрын
You sure know your stuff. Thankyou for sharing. That propane was really firing well. Just curious, can you recall the flow rate on your acetylene gauge?
@luckygen1001
@luckygen1001 3 жыл бұрын
That gauge has not got a flow meter. The pressure was 70 kpa.
@rickolson9011
@rickolson9011 6 жыл бұрын
Excellent!
@roberthorn4496
@roberthorn4496 6 жыл бұрын
Rick Olson ,
@khosrosadi5196
@khosrosadi5196 4 жыл бұрын
The best clip i ever seen.
@JaapGrootveld
@JaapGrootveld 5 жыл бұрын
Tanks, this is verry helpfull. Is it possible to use an blacksmith blower instead of a vacuum cleaner? Or the pressure is too low?
@luckygen1001
@luckygen1001 5 жыл бұрын
Pressure is too low.
@amishmilitant4618
@amishmilitant4618 6 жыл бұрын
When casting something out of cast or gray iron, do you have to add anything? Like borax?
@davidnaomi5092
@davidnaomi5092 5 жыл бұрын
If you want cleaner iron use borax.
@facesmasher4216
@facesmasher4216 6 жыл бұрын
incredible demonstration procedure with cast iron and propane👌 now, can you cook a good piece of t-bone steak on top of that furnace while it's on fire? ❓
@luckygen1001
@luckygen1001 6 жыл бұрын
If you held it a good distance away so it would not burn.
@berkahmulia7801
@berkahmulia7801 5 жыл бұрын
@@luckygen1001 applaus 👍👍👍
@betbrokerinversionesdeport6307
@betbrokerinversionesdeport6307 4 жыл бұрын
@@luckygen1001 Hi. A query, what material is the crucible you use?
@johngunn7087
@johngunn7087 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you for another excellent demonstration. Since you are mixing fan-forced air instead of compressed air or compressed oxygen, would it be safe to say that a flash back arrest valve is not necessary on the propane line?
@luckygen1001
@luckygen1001 6 жыл бұрын
There is no need for a flashback arrester valve because propane pressure is always higher than the forced air.
@l.c.9524
@l.c.9524 Жыл бұрын
Another possibility is to flip the bottle and litteraly spray in liquid lpg. Of course using high pressure pipe, but probably is just better go with oil
@awldune
@awldune 6 жыл бұрын
Outstanding
@andreswalterbrana974
@andreswalterbrana974 2 жыл бұрын
How many castings does the crucible last? saludos Argentina
@luckygen1001
@luckygen1001 2 жыл бұрын
About 25-30 melts.
@MrZhefish
@MrZhefish 5 жыл бұрын
Very nice. I got a question tho regarding the ferrosilicon, how much do you actually use? well, i guess it needs to be tested with every raw material you use, but you must have some idea you'r starting at from? i read some books suggested by myfordboy, but unfortunatly, those outline the general operations and examples, specialy moldmaking and such, which are ok. but the composition of alloys and metals is what i want to read up on, and i would be very thankfull if you could point out some good sources.
@luckygen1001
@luckygen1001 5 жыл бұрын
I start with 0.25% and increase it if I have a hard iron.
@tippojee1491
@tippojee1491 3 жыл бұрын
Sir what is the formula for piston rings casting?
@luc4sj3
@luc4sj3 5 жыл бұрын
How cool is that! I've recently acquired an small injector based propane furnace and was intending to use it for making some aluminium bronze parts. Just wondering, it's possible to smelt cast iron without forced air?
@JoseSilveira-newhandleforYT
@JoseSilveira-newhandleforYT 6 жыл бұрын
Very informative. Thanks.
@sandrammer
@sandrammer 6 жыл бұрын
If you're using an Acetylene regulator what do you have the regulator set at? Working pressure that is, not bottle pressure.
@MegaPoxie
@MegaPoxie 5 жыл бұрын
I bought the same burner set-up and similar sized furnace but the hole in the top is much smaller. Is there an optimum size or just a matter of being able to feed in more ingots and allow viewing and slag removal?
@luckygen1001
@luckygen1001 5 жыл бұрын
I have always wondered why they use such small exhaust vents but you are right you can put in larger pieces of metal and makes slag removal easier.
@hare911
@hare911 3 жыл бұрын
Bonjour, pour que le fromage ne colle pas au creuset, je met du carton sur le fromage avant de poser mon creuset dessus. Cela marche très bien
@FarmCraft101
@FarmCraft101 6 жыл бұрын
Do you have the propane tube all the way into the furnace when you are firing it, as you show in the video? Or do you draw it back so the tube is not in the combustion chamber? Thanks for the lesson Lucky!
@luckygen1001
@luckygen1001 6 жыл бұрын
The tube is not in the combustion chamber.
@احمدالبنا-ز6ز
@احمدالبنا-ز6ز Жыл бұрын
best way to use propane is to turn the propane cylinder over and use the needle portal with a regulator for control of the liquid pressure this way from egypt
@diabolic1899
@diabolic1899 6 жыл бұрын
Is there any way to make cast iron ductile? Adding other element? would adding magnesium improve it? Or bubbling oxigen...have you tried making it ductile?
@luckygen1001
@luckygen1001 6 жыл бұрын
Magnesium will make cast iron ductile.
@aubreyaub
@aubreyaub 6 жыл бұрын
Small amount of copper. But not sure of %.
@767HALHA
@767HALHA 5 жыл бұрын
@@aubreyaub Copper not! Small amount rare earths element's (La, Ce) help to stabilize graphite spheroid . Mg is the right choice (Mg wire or Mg alloy). foundrygate.com/upload/artigos/Summary%20of%20the%20Elements%20Effects%20on%20Ductile%20Iron.pdf
@michaelh7411
@michaelh7411 2 жыл бұрын
I have a stove with two broken legs on it. and two good ones. where can I find someone to recast them for me?
@fundidor64
@fundidor64 5 жыл бұрын
Excelent video, Thanks for Share, what is the work butane gas pressure you are using.? I meant what gas presure are in the burner. All the Best and thanks in advance ofr your answer
@luckygen1001
@luckygen1001 5 жыл бұрын
I use 55 kpa propane pressure at my burner.
@fundidor64
@fundidor64 5 жыл бұрын
@@luckygen1001 Many thanks luckygen, excuse me y I made more question but your furnace really works well, you explain that the oil container is presurized, how much pressure is in it.? Kind regards
@fundidor64
@fundidor64 5 жыл бұрын
Please accept my Apologies Sr. you said about the oil tank presurized in other video... Sorry
@luckygen1001
@luckygen1001 5 жыл бұрын
The oil container pressure is 300 kpa.
@christheother9088
@christheother9088 5 жыл бұрын
Any predictions what would happen if you lost a full crucible on to that concrete floor? Nothing? Explosion?
@nicholashullander7211
@nicholashullander7211 4 жыл бұрын
How did you package the vacuum cleaner motor to quiet it?
@luckygen1001
@luckygen1001 4 жыл бұрын
Yes they make a lot noise but it can be reduced using a wood frame with lot of foam on the inside to deaden the noise.
@theghostofsw6276
@theghostofsw6276 3 жыл бұрын
So....what temperature is this at then?
@MatthewTinker-au-pont-blanc
@MatthewTinker-au-pont-blanc 6 жыл бұрын
Very interesting, I have a natural gas supply in my workshop, I was wondering about using it with a blown burner. If I remember correctly, the Natural gas jets are smaller than Propane ones, I was wondering what diameter to make the jet tube! Thanks for all your interesting videos, a mine of information!! Regards, Matthew
@luckygen1001
@luckygen1001 6 жыл бұрын
30mm plus or minus 2mm will work with most small furnaces.
@MatthewTinker-au-pont-blanc
@MatthewTinker-au-pont-blanc 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your reply, I was thinking about the gas tube size, yours is 5mm. Thanks again, Regards Matthew
@josealdringata6482
@josealdringata6482 5 жыл бұрын
Sir can i use wood to in iron casting thanks..because that all i have..
@luckygen1001
@luckygen1001 5 жыл бұрын
Turn the wood into charcoal and then it will melt iron.
@JBFromOZ
@JBFromOZ 6 жыл бұрын
Aother great video thanks mate! any idea what temps you are at prior to pour?
@luckygen1001
@luckygen1001 6 жыл бұрын
1350 - 1400C.
@JBFromOZ
@JBFromOZ 6 жыл бұрын
Cheers mate
@michaelennen3432
@michaelennen3432 6 жыл бұрын
I was wondering if it would be possible to re-melt continuously cast grey iron (it has the trade-name Durabar) and use that (as opposed to your recommendation of using cast iron disc brake rotors, for example).
@luckygen1001
@luckygen1001 6 жыл бұрын
If you are buying it not such a good idea but if you can get it for free.....
@michaelennen3432
@michaelennen3432 6 жыл бұрын
So nothing technically standing in the way, only a cost issue. Got it. Thanks a lot.
@luckygen1001
@luckygen1001 6 жыл бұрын
Any cast iron can be used but it depends what the end use is. It can be trial and error to find a cast iron that is suitable for your needs and how available it is.
@alt-w7130
@alt-w7130 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks I enjoy watching your videos it's very Informative. I would like to know if I can make casting sand (green sand) with play sand and clay and what percentage sand to clay. It very difficult to get green sand where I live.
@luckygen1001
@luckygen1001 6 жыл бұрын
I use 7.5% bentonite clay to make green sand but using ordinary clay you will need well over 10% clay.
@alt-w7130
@alt-w7130 6 жыл бұрын
luckygen1001 Thanks for sharing.
@michaelclark2840
@michaelclark2840 6 жыл бұрын
Amazing stuff!
@DudleyToolwright
@DudleyToolwright 5 жыл бұрын
I was looking for a video on cast iron melting, excellent. Is there any way for a home gamer to make nodular or ductile cast iron. Add magnesium in some form?
@waqasshamas
@waqasshamas 6 жыл бұрын
what material is used to make the bowl, how we can get this from market
@keithjurena9319
@keithjurena9319 6 жыл бұрын
Proper preheat of combustion air is how to get higher temperatures. Preheat of fuel also helps but to lesser effect.
@luckygen1001
@luckygen1001 6 жыл бұрын
This furnace gets very hot without preheating the combustion air.
@rescobar8572
@rescobar8572 3 жыл бұрын
What percentage of ferrosilicon do you add to your melt?
@luckygen1001
@luckygen1001 3 жыл бұрын
0.25%.
@rescobar8572
@rescobar8572 3 жыл бұрын
@@luckygen1001 Thank you Sir!
@rabihhachem4813
@rabihhachem4813 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing Regarding welding does it need to add magnesium to the cast iron or it can be weld ?
@luckygen1001
@luckygen1001 6 жыл бұрын
Cast iron can be welded but you do not need to add magnesium.
@rabihhachem4813
@rabihhachem4813 6 жыл бұрын
luckygen1001 thank you
@plasmaguy5
@plasmaguy5 6 жыл бұрын
Awesome work
@Migueldeservantes
@Migueldeservantes 6 жыл бұрын
I feel so much envy....I have this really stupid question... I know that you don't do that much cast Iron but I guess that I don't have nothing to loose asking about it.... when you have done cast iron smelting... do you need high pressure on the air feeding blower to the furnace?? I mean I have a really nice smelter... but my air blower probably is not capable to put more than 2 psi... as the temperature rise.... thanks in advance.
@luckygen1001
@luckygen1001 6 жыл бұрын
I use a vacuum cleaner as a blower and gives the highest pressure of the easy to find blowers for home made furnaces.
@robcrawford9657
@robcrawford9657 5 жыл бұрын
Excellent! how much ferrosilicon roughly?
@luckygen1001
@luckygen1001 5 жыл бұрын
0.25%
@hosseinhossein5827
@hosseinhossein5827 6 жыл бұрын
i have a question : can we do that using natural gas? i hope you answer me . thank you for the video.
@luckygen1001
@luckygen1001 6 жыл бұрын
I have never tried natural gas so I can't answer you.
@leonmarut917
@leonmarut917 6 жыл бұрын
good job mr
@shauntucker5145
@shauntucker5145 6 жыл бұрын
new subscriber. can you melt cast iron using the ventury type of burners or does it have to by forced air?
@luckygen1001
@luckygen1001 6 жыл бұрын
Venturi burners will very slowly melt cast iron but may not get the iron hot enough to pour.
@AbbeyRoad69147
@AbbeyRoad69147 6 жыл бұрын
Hi. I see no videos casting stainless steel on youtube. GM casts a stainless exhaust manifold --- can you demonstrate melting and casting stainless?? Thanks!
@luckygen1001
@luckygen1001 6 жыл бұрын
Too difficult to do.
@markschulz3547
@markschulz3547 6 жыл бұрын
Do the finished pieces require post treatment of any sort?
@luckygen1001
@luckygen1001 6 жыл бұрын
Maybe a coat of paint but that is the only thing I can think of.
@sblack48
@sblack48 6 жыл бұрын
Why does the sand look so much different i.e. Dark grey vs red from the other videos? Does cast iron require different sand?
@luckygen1001
@luckygen1001 6 жыл бұрын
Sand for cast iron needs coal dust to give a better finish on the surface of the casting.
@khawk7365
@khawk7365 5 жыл бұрын
Is the furnace still kicking. If so what shape is it in? H0w many melts have you done in it?
@luckygen1001
@luckygen1001 5 жыл бұрын
Yes the furnace still works. I have done about 20 iron melts in it and plenty of aluminium and bronze melts.
@khawk7365
@khawk7365 5 жыл бұрын
@@luckygen1001 thank you gives me a little more confidence about my build. Watch "Part4 of casting aluminum at home furnace build out of 55 gallon drum. Insulation is installed" on KZbin kzbin.info/www/bejne/pH_Jo3d4nst4pdU
@bitmannz
@bitmannz 6 жыл бұрын
Hi, Thanks for another video. Do you make your own greensand? Do you have a 'recipe' for the mix with the coal dust in it? Also does chill matter in a cast iron part if you aren't going to be machining it? Thanks
@luckygen1001
@luckygen1001 6 жыл бұрын
Have a look at this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/aamXd6NuappsasU If no machining is required then chill does not matter.
@backyardmetalcasting
@backyardmetalcasting 6 жыл бұрын
Nice video, thanks for sharing this. I think you are brave to pour over concrete...I know I would have drips!
@luckygen1001
@luckygen1001 6 жыл бұрын
When cast iron spills onto the concrete floor it goes like buckshot and nothing else.
@AlecL
@AlecL 6 жыл бұрын
I could be wrong but I think metals with lower melting temps are worse to spill?
@backyardmetalcasting
@backyardmetalcasting 6 жыл бұрын
Alec L I spilled pewter once and it bubbled and spit a bit...poured aluminum into a metal muffin pan on a drippy day once and it exploded...went up the side of my house the whole way to the gutters
@AlecL
@AlecL 6 жыл бұрын
kzbin.info/www/bejne/mnKroJ-rpah4ocU I've seen a few videos like this and just made the assumption. I've had aluminium do that too. But nothing like the extent that's happened to you.
@hkkhgffh3613
@hkkhgffh3613 5 жыл бұрын
Do you have an estimate how much kg you burn per hour? Thanks!
@PSUQDPICHQIEIWC
@PSUQDPICHQIEIWC 6 жыл бұрын
I'm far lazier than you are. I learned two lessons tending a big coal-fired furnace. 1: it's hot work, so it's actually nice to do in cold weather 2: tending the furnace and blower distracts from tending the melt Accordingly, I made my new gas furnace more convenient and usable in freezing weather. The new furnace runs off the intermediate-pressure line (~10 psi) from the yard bomb with its own 500k BTU/h regulator. It runs fine in cold weather. The gas line solenoid, blower, and electric pilot are all toggled with a foot pedal. Instant on / instant off, all hands-free. That said, I still sometimes miss the coal furnace.
@luckygen1001
@luckygen1001 6 жыл бұрын
That is why I rarely do iron melts in summer.
@halamkajohn
@halamkajohn 5 жыл бұрын
i was going to try 2 large propane torches. 1 large propane torch melted brass
@Landrew0
@Landrew0 6 жыл бұрын
Easy-peasy: Wrap plastic tubing around the tank, and run hot water through it periodically.
@luckygen1001
@luckygen1001 6 жыл бұрын
I don't have source of hot water in my shed.
@damirdze
@damirdze 5 жыл бұрын
@@luckygen1001 perhaps you may use the exhaust flames to heat the water and use it ... Just a thought.
@fredrickrari9338
@fredrickrari9338 4 жыл бұрын
Can you make cast iron from regular iron n steel scaps?
@luckygen1001
@luckygen1001 4 жыл бұрын
Yes you can and that is how cast iron is made now. Foundries in the past used pig iron.
@wesleyweldon1980
@wesleyweldon1980 6 жыл бұрын
What type of crucible are you using?
@luckygen1001
@luckygen1001 6 жыл бұрын
Clay graphite crucible.
@wesleyweldon1980
@wesleyweldon1980 6 жыл бұрын
luckygen1001 thank you.
@5thDragonDreamCaster
@5thDragonDreamCaster 5 жыл бұрын
Here's a link to a video related to the propane tanks. It's about storing liquid butane in a soda bottle. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hXXJkHWKf86de5o
@stevesyncox9893
@stevesyncox9893 3 жыл бұрын
Very cool
@MarksGoneWicked
@MarksGoneWicked 6 жыл бұрын
+1 for proper footwear!
@Chan-rc8oh
@Chan-rc8oh 6 жыл бұрын
Cast iron melt at what degrees...?? thanks...
@luckygen1001
@luckygen1001 6 жыл бұрын
1150C
@Engineer_Stepanov
@Engineer_Stepanov 6 жыл бұрын
What you think about diesel fuel?
@alexandrevaliquette1941
@alexandrevaliquette1941 4 жыл бұрын
Taste like chicken.
@aubreyaub
@aubreyaub 6 жыл бұрын
chuckle. For a bit of excitement, sit your gas bottle on top of the flame, shouldn't freeze then. lol @ 7.31 on the clip, molten..? taking of slag..? not bad at all. Pump valves.? I buggered around for years, trying to get an oil burner going, finally got it. Never tried with propane. I may now go to it.?.!.? and well done. Ta.
@luckygen1001
@luckygen1001 6 жыл бұрын
They are well pump parts.
@robertschaeffer5861
@robertschaeffer5861 5 жыл бұрын
AND THANK YOU...
@lvd2001
@lvd2001 3 жыл бұрын
Is it possible to melt STAINLESS STEEL with propane?
@luckygen1001
@luckygen1001 3 жыл бұрын
You could try it, I have tried it
@lvd2001
@lvd2001 3 жыл бұрын
@@luckygen1001 I could just just manage to melt brass...4-5hr..dare not try cast iron..may take 10hr..you did it with ease..Which makes me wondering if you tried ss....just normal propane..no special tricks?
@markneedham8726
@markneedham8726 2 жыл бұрын
@@lvd2001 FWIW If it takes that long, for brass, then somethings wrong. More heat, ie, more gas, more fan, or even less fan. ( fan could be making it cold) Red brass @ 1025C, Cast Iron 1204C, Stainless steel 1510C. As you can see brass is/should be easier than cast Iron.
@lvd2001
@lvd2001 2 жыл бұрын
@@markneedham8726 you are right, there was something wrong, I found out later with luckygen... my propane tank froze up.. reduced the propane out put..I ahve not tried again..yet.. as I was melting about 5kg of brass at the time
@TangoCharlieAlpha
@TangoCharlieAlpha 4 жыл бұрын
Could you just wrap an electric blanket around the bottle in order to keep it warm?
@luckygen1001
@luckygen1001 4 жыл бұрын
Yes you can.
@RagingShrimp67
@RagingShrimp67 6 жыл бұрын
What about steel?
@aubreyaub
@aubreyaub 6 жыл бұрын
Bessemer process, check it out on web. So you purge the molten "cast iron/ductile iron" ( steel with an excess of carbon) and burn the carbon out. Wots left is Steel.That's it. Easy hey!. Oh, rots of ruck.
@RagingShrimp67
@RagingShrimp67 6 жыл бұрын
I know the process in industrial setting, but what about melting and recasting steel scrap at home?
@ashkira2
@ashkira2 6 жыл бұрын
RagingShrimp67 I think it's possible for small castings, but is much more difficult... Regular quartz sand can't withstand temperatures of liquid steel. Zircon sand with potassium phosphate binder must be used. Also molds must be preheated to red hot to get rid of water before pouring.
@joandar1
@joandar1 6 жыл бұрын
Unless I am mistaken Steel has a lower melting temperature than Cast Iron, Iron being the Element and Steel being an Alloy of Iron. Please correct me if I am wrong, I am here to learn. It is to do with Eutectic temp. Link to explain. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eutectic_system Edit; Cheers from John, Australia.
@ashkira2
@ashkira2 6 жыл бұрын
joandar1 Cast iron - 1100-1200C, steel - 1400-1500C. www.engineeringtoolbox.com/melting-temperature-metals-d_860.html
@gwcstudio
@gwcstudio 2 жыл бұрын
Molten iron on concrete: no bueno
@jacksonlee4200
@jacksonlee4200 5 жыл бұрын
yes
@kemet-son
@kemet-son 6 жыл бұрын
😍😍😍😍
@WorksopGimp
@WorksopGimp 4 жыл бұрын
I bet Jet fuel would melt anything
@halamkajohn
@halamkajohn 5 жыл бұрын
drill regulator
@patrickjobling8676
@patrickjobling8676 5 жыл бұрын
Fabbo . 😁
@سليمانسلمان-ط1ج
@سليمانسلمان-ط1ج 5 жыл бұрын
معلم نته معني مش فهم نقليزي
@seekingtko3146
@seekingtko3146 6 жыл бұрын
oilburner..so this is where you went, hhhhh
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