Aluminum & Resin Honey Dipper | DipIt #35

[@Squibbleses]

The rounded edges and flat top/bottom makes me think of a file handle. I do like how the flat parts keep the hex shapes in tact.

[@peterbrownwastaken]

I really fell in love with the shape, even as I wanted to keep turning it. I'm glad other folks agree.

[@Squibbleses]

@@peterbrownwastaken thinking more about the file handle shape, I wonder how it would look indented slightly rather than completely flat. I guess that would be kind of a nightmare to shape if it wasn't cast that way from the beginning.

[@tep1003]

@@Squibbleses could be relatively simple to indent on the radius of the belt sander, similar to how bladesmiths add fullers or hollow grinds to blades

[@afrochickenboy]

@@peterbrownwastaken I like it because its kinda similar in shape to a lot of honey bottles you'll find in stores, those flat front and back, ribbed sides curved in at the top. It's like a skinny version of those bottles, and the honeycomb even makes the sides look like it has a ribbed texture like those bottles. Great project over all!

[@SD-oi9gr]

Yeah it definitely has the tool handle vibe, I’d love a set of tools looking that awesome.

[@WetRatGaming]

Great project! Inspired me to think... since the resin poured into each cell doesn't really mix with its neighbors, you could conceivably make a paint-by-number kind of design and fill each cell accordingly. Maybe pipettes would be involved. The effect would be almost like stained glass, but pixelated. I think it would be time consuming and require some experimenting but has the potential to deliver a really cool result.

[@randomunicorn1791]

:0 this would be so cool!!

[@jessicaraine8403]

Yes! A thin clear layer at the bottom to keep each color from leaking.... That would be amazing!

[@vortecmacs]

I demand Mario.

[@WetRatGaming]

@@vortecmacs Seconded. Peter Brown, give us Mario!

[@aikiakane]

Could probably insert the resin into each cell via a pipette. Very time consuming, like you said, but I think it'd be worth the effort!

[@eleanorjlh]

That looks fantastic! I love the way the honeycomb cuts away at the sides, and where it's rounded - it's oddly kind of art deco-seeming, like the kind of lines and colours you'd find in a retro diner. It'd love to see you do more with the aluminium honeycomb; it's so attractive when it's worked.

[@reinelefey5282]

YES. I thought I was the only one getting art deco vibes from that. I LIVE for how it looks. I 100% want to make a brush handle like this.

[@peterbrownwastaken]

I agree, I totally need to do some more with the honeycomb! Super interesting, and not hard to turn.

[@benzmansl65amg]

This! Yes!

[@wmidds]

I love that MOLD! I make soap and that ability to adjust the mold size would be AMAZING!!

[@peterbrownwastaken]

I was sorta skeptical, but it works really well. : )

[@daninb8939]

Just when you stopped turning and we saw the oblong shape I thought "How in the world did he do that? That's so cool!" I'm so glad you decided to keep the shape.

[@bmfd123]

Peter, phenomenal job as always! I’ve commented this before but I really think you should make a plaster mold of your self (body or head) and fill it with your leftover resin. At the end you’d have a pretty great object that would tell the stories of all the projects you put in to it. Just a thought

[@Tater_Lord]

The layers wouldn't adhere properly with resin you want the layers to still be "soft" when you pour another layer on for good adhesion

[@gabbersaus]

​@@Tater_Lord If it's only a head mold (so, not too big with a wide neck opening), I think you could pretty easily do a quick sand on the previous layer for better adhesion :) I like the idea

[@Depl0rable10]

@@Tater_Lord they wouldn't "properly" adhear but there wouldn't be many forces on it and it could be covered with resin after to be sure

[@NumberOneDragon]

@@Tater_Lord They can be cured before another layer. The only difference is, you can probably see the individual layers if you look close. I cure things completely all the time before next layer.

[@Person1873]

@@Tater_Lord you could put some kind of rebar or something akin in the mould so that the layers held together, but i think part of the charm of this idea is the incremental work & colors of the work.

[@brianewhiteguy]

“It was just meant to bee.” 😂 Nicely done!

[@hardly_harlie]

I’ve been watching your videos for a couple of years now and I just want you to know that your videos help me calm down when I’m having an ASD meltdown. I always turn to your videos - even if I’ve seen them 100 times. So anyway, it’s 1:30am and I’m having an anxiety attack but I already feel relieved just by seeing this new one. thank you.

[@FishersShop]

That looks fantastic! I busted out laughing when I saw you put me in the pressure pot. But now I have David Bowie stuck in my head. :) Great job, Peter

[@peterbrownwastaken]

You asked me to do it at WorkBenchCon in 2020. How could I refuse!?

[@uglychncj7088]

I’d end it at “That looks fantastic! I busted”

[@JayWillis2120]

It is beautiful. I don't think I have ever seen a honey dipper besides the one on the cereal box, but that is definitely the best one I have ever seen!

[@tomasjosefvela1]

So cool, good choice on leaving the flat parts I love the transition of the honey comb also. Thanks for sharing!

[@xwongx]

"I think anything more than 4 inches would be overkill" that's what I've been saying this whole time! 😉

[@repeataftermerestoration4179]

Been saying the same thing to my wife for years

[@Queer_Nerd_For_Human_Justice]

I mean.... if we're being perfectly honest... that's kinda true though, depending on the situation...

[@the_once-and-future_king.]

Especially width...

[@MannOfTheHill345]

Peter, dude! What a grand slam of a project. I honestly think this is one of the most beautiful projects you've done.

[@phineas614]

Wow! Very cool project! I love how the bit meant to be orange ended up being a really close match to actual color of honey. I also really like the shape, something a little different. You are a true artist

[@TheDarkPreacher65]

Here's a question: How do you know when to switch to a different grit when sanding?

[@peterbrownwastaken]

That's a great question. When the scratches look uniform. Sanding is just the process of replacing deeper scratches with less deep ones.

[@dwightl5863]

@@peterbrownwastaken And don't skip the grit progression.

[@arg8763]

Sanding each grit at a different angle relative to the last one helps. Once all of the lines one way are gone, it's time to move up in grit and rotate our direction. Some shapes make this hard to do, but if you can then it's an easy way to tell.

[@heathervona7883]

I really love the way this turned out, but more than that I love that you asked Mrs. Brown for her opinion. I think it is cool that she thought you had shaped it that way on purpose.....

[@hollowstarfire]

Happy accidents right?🌲🌲

[@wtechboy18]

I love the way the honeycomb pattern shifts and changes as it intersects oddly-curved surfaces.

[@jamierichards27]

Looks awesome! I love that handle shape. It reminds me of an old wooden bottle opener my mother has.

[@lagrangebees]

As a beekeeper... I APPROVE! This thing looks so good :D

[@susanwinter2896]

I absolutely love this project! I would love to see more projects using the aluminum honey comb. I love the effect of the metal and resin. Fantastic video!

[@Markel_A]

There's something uncanny about seeing the surface of the finished handle. In digital 3d software that would usually be the result of a lazily done projection UV unwrap, but seeing a physical object that looks like that is extremely odd. Really neat though!

[@Zoso14892]

This channel is my happy place. After binge watching all your videos last year I get so excited whenever I see a new upload. That turned out really nice too. Perfect example of a happy accident

[@leisongivangomo5656]

OH WOW! That’s truly gorgeous! I would buy that in a heartbeat! Well done!!!!

[@voopu]

The finished handle looks beautiful, with the sides it kind of reminds me more of snake scales, rather than a honey comb.

[@Getpojke]

Very much agree, the honeycomb works for bees but I had just posted with some iridescent green & yellow resins it would be great on a snake themed knife as a handle.

[@batman81022]

I always love the lathe part, but wow this one might be my favorite one ever there was just something really special about it I don't know how to put into words I just really liked it a lot

[@Reman1975]

Very pretty effect. I'm really liking it. For some reason the flats on it are giving me flashbacks to a set of handles a mates dad made for his hand machine scrapers. He wanted them to have a rounded triangle profile, and built a jig for his metal lathe so he could turn one side of the triangle on all 6 at the same time, then turn all the pieces 120' to do the next side. Then he taper turned each one separately to get the more traditional overall shape, and knock off the corners of the triangles. After that was just sanding to blend out the sharp edge lines. The "Flats" on the finished handles had something like a 7 or 8" radius to the curves, and they had a really positive locational feel in the hand. I remember at the time thinking it was a lot of work for fancy tool handles when you could just buy normal ones for next to nothing. OK, these were much nicer than the cheap shop bought ones, but it took him most of a day to make them.......... It took me several more years of being an idiot kid, but I eventually did get why he went that extra mile to made his own. It's the same reason I'll make lockpicks that cost me more in materials than I could buy perfectly acceptable cheap Chinese import picks for.

[@hollowstarfire]

Rounded triangle is a very nice choice for a great hand fit :)

[@JolienBrebels]

That looks great, I love the look of it!

[@marialiyubman]

I love it when you make non food-safe food stuff. Makes you appreciate the personal projection of the maker about himself..

[@Smurf_Hearse_368]

Attaboy for saying “it’s own grit system”. We’re all so happy you came through for us!

[@HandyHelons]

I was so excited when I saw this uploaded because I love honey and honey comb shaped things! I’m so glad you stopped turning when you did. It’s just perfect and that ending process was so satisfying!!

[@peabody2470]

Fantastic work! Taking on new projects like this and discovering new or unorthodox techniques is part of the process which leads to nice surprises, sometimes. Even when some fail, you learn what doesn't work and move on. Glad this one turned out beautifully!

[@cupidzsnakes6865]

Been watching 2yrs glad to see the rapid growth continue at a steady pace

[@MintyVoid]

i am in LOVE with the end result. I also find the act of creating a physical object satisfying.

[@TheDerrell99]

I've been telling people for years that anything over 4 inches is overkill... they never listened. I'm so happy you understand!

[@laserfloyd]

I think we need more honeycomb projects. Looks awesome! And nothing went wrong! #winning 😅

[@RetroGamer7200]

Can you try using ultra-fine graphite powder as a pigment?

[@nocount7517]

He already did that.

[@RetroGamer7200]

@@nocount7517 what video?

[@RetroGamer7200]

@@nocount7517 I'm talking about like graphite powder dry lubricant

[@nocount7517]

@@RetroGamer7200 Ah. Well, that's basically the same thing as charcoal- pure carbon.

[@LarsSveen]

So happy for you to get a Rockler sponsorship. Great video. Beautiful result.

[@andreafloyd497]

i think you bringing in your partner for a second opinion is the most precious thing ever!

[@dawsie]

Love the honey comb handle I have seen the aluminium support before used in kitchen bench once where the gentleman who was making a bench top for a friend but they only had a limited supply of the exotic wood from a tree that had been hit by lighting on his parents property so they used the honeycomb support for the heart of the kitchen bench and then added the wood over the top so that they would have enough of the timber to make all of the draw faces as well. I love the shape of the handle that would give it a really pleasing feel in the hand while using specially when someone has arthritis in both hands loved the colours used special as it caught the light. As always a fantastic job 🤗🤗🤗

[@jasonsummit1885]

Love the look of the handle. If I did something like this, I'm just glad I have a diamond lapidary machine. It makes sanding go a lot quicker.😁

[@chrisvos2721]

I took a bee keeping class because my wife and I were keeping bees. On a hive inspection as related by the instructor a woman went out to her hive and found red, green, yellow and blue spots on her honey comb. She lived very close to a 7-11 and the bees were attracted to the syrup from the discarded slurpy liquid. Bees will go just about any where to get sugar for making honey. The handle is very cool. Thanks Patrick from Idaho

[@kathymoser9750]

I love it!!! Honey dippers were my first project on the lathe. The honey comb on a honey dipper, is a great idea.

[@demitv001]

0:56 Here that ladies, anything more than 4 inches is overkill. Thank you for being so brave to address this serious subject in your video. We salute you.

[@Zoso14892]

Unfortunately I think we might need Mrs B to weigh in on this one.

[@hannahgriffiths9908]

That was one of the most amazing projects! Loved it, thanks for the Patreon early access

[@kittysmith8959]

Absolutely beautiful! I can't believe how well this turned out. Well done! 💜

[@WhatAshleyKnows]

That t-shirt is EVERYTHING!! I audibly laughed out loud when I noticed what it said.

[@peterbrownwastaken]

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[@ALAPINO]

It looks great! I haven't worked with aluminum honeycomb but I have used snoot materials which are just a different shape aluminum extrusion. The end result looked great, thanks for sharing!

[@Tacospaceman]

You are by far one of my favorite KZbinrs. Thanks for all you do.

[@StoneAndersonStudio]

This is one of my favorite things you’ve made on this channel, Mr. Brown! Fantastic work!

[@ticklemesenpai447]

This is the best handle I think you've made yet! It is absolutely beautiful with the semi-translucence and dual color scheme. Great work.

[@flutterbree]

11:02 "Either we got incredibly lucky, or it was just meant to BEE." Bravo, Peter. Best appropriate pun I've ever heard in a video like this.

[@diedredunham7383]

It makes me think of a snake skin. The honeycomb and the colors make me think of that. Cool!! Good job.

[@Dysiode]

That looks absolutely incredible! The aluminum inlay look is soooo nice! I wish the flats were sanded down to the aluminum to complete the inlay look though! Also, wet sanding or polishing paste or buffing to really make it crystal clear would be so perfect

[@titandragon365]

The other day, I watched a video by Nate from the Internet where he cast bread in resin to make a handle for a bread knife. When he said what his plan was my first thought was "That is totally something Peter Brown would do." I love all your projects. Keep up the hard work.

[@indigoincognito5]

Sir,that is not luck. You are an artist. A very talented one. Thank you for sharing your amazing talent. Good work,good instinct💙💛

[@TheMotionlessGrave]

It’s nice to hear someone else enjoys the sanding process.

[@Kreative_Rainbow]

Cool!! 😎 Love the shape and ability to use the dishwasher!! 👏👏

[@dwightl5863]

I have been turning pizza cutter and ice cream handles for quite a few years using acrylic acetate and inlace acrylester turning blanks. I don't know how the resin that Peter is using compares but I not heard of any problems with the my handles being run through the dishwasher. Couldn't say the same for the wood handled ones though! Staying with the acrylics unless it is a customer order. FYI

[@williamalexander7481]

I sanded a lot growing up in my dad's cabinet shop. So honestly it's like meditation now. I enjoy it.

[@Morgan-Le-Fail]

So glad you kept that shape, it's really reminiscent of a piece of honeycomb. Beautiful work as always! As a side note, you've put 311's "Amber" into my head and now it's stuck there!

[@Danny.._]

this looks super good. i love the look of the honeycomb and the shape you decided on is great too.

[@MySickstring]

That came out incredible! I wouldn’t dare assume to tell you your craft. Just an observation: I recommend to everyone who is sanding anything, to rinse the object being sanded and clear off the work surface an your hands in between every grit. I’ve hand sanded enough mirror polish knives to have learned this lesson.all it takes is one grain of a former grit to ruin your current grit.

[@peterbrownwastaken]

Good point. Thank you

[@invictus50ssl]

I love that - the style, design, color gradient. 10/10 Peter! I think it was meant to be lol

[@madengineer9072]

That looks amazing. Almost reminds me of a tap handle actually. Well done.

[@JBotts]

Would make a pretty cool looking beer tap as well

[@steve_blake]

Looks great as a honey dipper handle. Maybe a matching honey pot next?

[@skelitalmisfit12]

Great decision on keeping the flat surfaces! The handle turned out great!

[@DarnComputer]

Its beautiful. the handle reminds me of old school screwdriver handles and I love it

[@talha682]

Really love this channel! Been a subscriber since forever. The main reason I come is cuz of the crazy things that you make plus there's no loud music! Keep it up. Hope you reach 800k soon

[@Biaanca5036]

Yay the thing from old backpainted cartoons and cereal commercials exists and has a name! 🤭 kidding aside I didn't see one of these until I was on my own in adulthood, it's still funny to see one of these in real life

[@-Xaverius]

amazing job as always , just a quick question and maybe suggestion why not use an threaded insert to tak care of the threads besides making the thread stronger it could also be easier as you could just glue it in.

[@TinkerLynx]

In my experience with threaded plastic or resin, it'll ware our fairly quickly and will need an insert. But a brass insert is cheap and easy.

[@Flyingcybersec]

This is by far my favorite thing you’ve ever made!

[@DoRC]

Since the pressure in the pressure pot is equal everywhere on the part it's no more likely to leak in the pressure pot then it is out of it

[@ippaitsuki]

Without watching how it turns out that mold/stopper combo is amazing. At the very least in theory.

[@FOOKYOUTUBENUMBERS]

The flats go with the use it's intended for Great work Peter

[@koi.in.pond3149]

I get fishing lure vibes from the handle don't know why. It's awesome.

[@ARreckless14]

Peter, I look forward to your videos everyday man. I check everyday to see when you post your next video. Awesome content by a great guy it would seem. Keep up the great work.

[@tehpanda64]

looks great with the light shining through it, no doubt.

[@panwall1327]

Wow! That handle looks amazing.

[@jannes351]

While you were turning I was thinking how sad it was that you were turning it completely round, so oh boy was I happily surprised :)

[@dianejohanson98]

Neat looking handle! Love the way the metal shows up.

[@laymandigitization2598]

I would love to more inlay stuff. One of my fav videos from you is the mother of pearl pen you did awhile ago. They sell crushed opal too and I'd love to see what you'd do with it!!!

[@andrew5792]

That handle looks like it could make an interesting fishing lure.

[@MattTester]

Very glad you left the flats, it looks great. Feel like I need to find a good metric gift to bring to Makers Central.

[@nebojsanesic5326]

That is a VERY interesting pressure pot you made! Love it!

[@nerdygeek9865]

When it’s 1 in the morning and and I can’t fall asleep I just pull-up this video and it’s so relaxing that it I just fall asleep thanks so much

[@davidlong2691]

Love it! Also, for several years I worked in aerospace and aluminum honeycomb is used in building composite (carbon fiber, kevlar, fiberglass) "sandwich" panels which are extremely lightweight but also very rigid, which is why they are used in spacecraft such as satellites.

[@sierralapierre9717]

Mas epoxy is the best resin I’ve ever used! It’s so versatile and strong!

[@keldeweese7637]

Really cool project! Handle with the flats makes me think of a beer tap handle. Nice work

[@Solarbonite]

Amazing job! That's got to be one of the more gorgeous objects you've made.

[@t4k3y0ur5hirtoff]

the colors look great as a representation of newer and older honey

[@jenjewell3969]

Nice!! I also like the flat top and bottom. Wise to see it and know when to stop. I always ruin stuff cause I can’t leave it alone.

[@skie6282]

Speaking of sharpening turning tools, i did a school project where i turned a white oak bat, the only cutting tools were old and really blunt, like the edge of a spoon. And me being young didnt know they were supposed to be any different lol that oak bat took a long time....

[@peterbrownwastaken]

Haha! Of course it was oak! I bet that was a nightmare.

[@skie6282]

@Peter Brown there was alot of chipout, and i figured it was just because it was oak haha

[@poisonousnut]

looks really cool. i love making stuff that i frequently use in the kitchen or shop. it’s extremely satisfying

[@paullmight42]

the way the aluminum shows through looks amazing...it looks like one of those drink stirrers...

[@JiggsysShed]

That looks really cool. Definitely was a great move to leave the flat pieces on the handle.

[@Panffles]

Couldn’t BEE happier with the final result, I’d say!

[@thecourtlyalchemist]

I really like hand-sanding too, though I mostly sand wood furniture and the occasional piece of stone. This was a really beautiful result.

[@dawnmason9558]

That looks like snakeskin effect especially the greens yellow bit. It is a lovely project.

[@samyoak990]

that mold is a good addition to your collection!

[@LeadSafeMama]

Thank you for using my family’s honey in your video! 💖❤️🌸🌺🌼