Metal Casting at Home Part 84 Custom Vespa Manifold

[@tomsmith3045]

This is one of my favorite videos. The captions are perfect at giving just the right amount of extra info. Thanks for this!

[@railwaybob1886]

It has been utterly fascinating to see how your skills and knowledge have exponentially increased from the first time I saw your KZbin videos back in 2009 with your Myford lathe and your metal casting up to today when you are using CAD and 3D printing to make your patterns and core boxes. You have definitely been an inspiration to all of us out here. Keep up the good work and keep on teaching us the new technology on how to do things!

[@chain3519]

It seems your techniques are getting more and more sophisticated. Very cool

[@barthanes1]

I've watched you cast a hundred parts, you do it the same way every time, and it's still mesmerizing.

[@chadblechinger5746]

Liked the quality and production of Your videos that when I clicked on a casting video I immediately started looking for your videos again. Is a solid doc with the final product saying more than enough. I am not saying this is the only channel I will pull info from but I will say that this is easily a fine standard for learning without over loading you with crap stimulus. Thanks for making a video that stands out in spite of the lack of streamers and whistles. 100 solid and tyvm

[@awldune]

I was hoping you'd show it on the bike. Great watch as always.

[@myfordboy]

It's not my bike, there is a link in the description if you want to see it.

[@oldschoolmachinist1938]

I like the fact that you can take a 3D printer and make your pattern faster then doing it the old-fashioned way of cutting out the different pieces of wood to make the pattern. And by checking it on the computer you'll know ahead of time if there's any errors that need to be corrected prior to printing. Today has been a wet cold day here in Portland Oregon USA and watching your furnaces flame I got warmed up, thank you. Looking forward to more of your videos.

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[@CNCDude]

WOW! It is clear to me you are probably one of the few who has truly extracted the uttermost potential out of your 3D printer! It has practically given you superhero powers! Fun to watch and inspiring for sure.

[@raymondo162]

@cncdude I totally agree. another thing worth watching is on flite test channel where there's examples of 3D printed RC aircraft. One episode features a 3D printed Spitfire where you can see all the wing ribs etc. You'll love it...……....

[@CNCDude]

Thanks for the heads up, will take a look!

[@smellycat249]

This is the best 3D print to metal cast video ever

[@GerritSchulze]

@myfordboy Thank you for letting us take part at your projects and benefit from your skills! Watching the video was a pleasure as always :)

[@matthewf1979]

Nice work here. I imagine that these could sell for a pretty penny to anyone restoring an old Vespa missing or having a damaged part.

[@StuartZiane]

Such an interesting video! I really like how you combine modern computer-based tools with age-old techniques and a good handful of ingenuity.

[@yankelecom]

This is why metal 3D printing was invented because that is a lot of work for 1 part. Still cool that you did it.

[@anthonyvandyke5108]

3d printed metal is weaker isn't it?

[@yankelecom]

@@anthonyvandyke5108 Not really, casting is not perfect either. Forging is the best yet F1 use 3D printed pistons which I never taught that was possible. They are obviously machined after the print but they haven't really made the whole process public.

[@CjHAnderson]

Great video- I really appreciate the full- start to finish approach you always take. I like to see you've kitted yourself out with proper casting safety equipment as well. Cheers!

[@dutchlizardgaming7269]

Never seen this before,... what a skill you got! Well done.

[@dougiearmstrong9992]

I am a time served moulder core maker i was steel roll maker up to 1000 tons the last time i moulded any thing that size was in 1976 when i was a first year apprentice at a training cntr i love watching your videos it is like a trip down memory lane 60 now and done with arthritus

[@antonwinter630]

your work and processes are getting way more advanced. im learning heaps.

[@j2bates]

I've been on the fence about getting a 3d printer for casting. I'm ordering one now, genius work with the multi-part core box.

[@ColnAng]

A brilliantly simple video technique - no annoying music and just as I mentally ask a why or what he answers it on screen - now I want a 3D printer as I see a use

[@mariusvanniekerk7707]

If it was mychevyboy I would have subscribed earlier, but can't find anything wrong with your craftsmanship, so here I am your next subscriber. Great work, from South Africa 🇿🇦

[@uranium_beaver]

I watch your videos for several hours and can't stop. Amazing. Thank you.

[@tomthumb3085]

This video puts you into “KZbin Royalty” nice work.

[@flomojo2u]

Such an amazing process, that 3D printer is definitely paying for itself! Thanks for another video with new techniques like a sand core, it all comes together so nicely!

[@argee55]

You make it look so easy.

[@mattnsac]

Its not hard, in this situation, its all about having the correct tools to do it. IMO, hard requires years of doing with the right tools, this could be done by an apprentice. That doesnt mean it wasnt a job well done.

[@scroungasworkshop4663]

Randall Goodwin, that’s the mark of a true craftsman, making the difficult look easy.

[@DevilsHandyman]

I like how much you make use of 3D printed parts/tools to make the process easier.

[@CrazyLabs]

I love myfordboy's casting series!

[@shawnmrfixitlee6478]

The Stig of metal work and casting .. ENJOYED !!

[@russellstephan6844]

Thanks for taking me along. Always enjoy your work!

[@Nordic_Mechanic]

So much casting knowledge in this man's head.

[@sblack48]

Really nice work. I enjoying watching this process each time.

[@pgs8597]

The 3D printer comes in handy. Nice part. Cheers Peter

[@leeackerson2579]

Wonderful. You sure are making your purchase of the 3D printer worthwhile. Love hearing the animal and bird sounds in the background, unlike some youtube channels that have obnoxious music

[@selrahc2061]

I love your water heater furnace, I myself have ViaCad9pro, and am learning it, your work is incredible, I took metal shop and and casting, plus welding in middle school in the mid 70's, when I started high school in the late 70's they had removed most of those programs.

[@stephenscholes4758]

We had metal work in Australia as late as the mid-'90's when I was at school. Was very popular - because of OH&S you could fit only about 15 students out of a 25 class...nobody, I mean nobody, wanted the alternative which was modern drama. Great times, even if our teacher was this intimidating New Yorker with an accent as broad as the Hudson

[@tinkernaut8736]

This is why core skills are important, great video.

[@HenrikTorget]

Always fun to watch your videos. This made me think of a video where I saw a manifold production line polishing the interior of the manifold by pumping a paste that looked a lot like that silicate sand through the part. Not that it might have a large impact on Vespas, but I started playing with the idea of using extra silicate in the sand and pumping it through that manifold you made with a modified meat grinder. (?)

[@rich1051414]

Aluminum oxide paste would likely be better. Faster and more consistent. Also, it re-purposes waste.

[@cptrikester2671]

Very well done sir. 👍 Your talent certainly makes this look easy.

[@danhard8440]

its nice seeing the old school mixing the new technics got to love the 3D scanners and printers and CAD

[@robertcarnochan8888]

Just discovered your channel and I am so impressed. Great projects presented in clear videos with no annoying music. I've subscribed and I'm going to be copying a lot your work. The neighbours are going to hate me even more... Cheers!

[@BlainesGarage]

That 3D printer has spoiled you. Lol I love learning more ways of using mine from you. Thank you. Been a fan of your videos for years. Hoping for many more to come.

[@toolzshed]

I love how you incorporated 3d printing into your part fabricating and machining

[@yodabatface]

Such a pleasure to watch a skilled craftsman at work. Thank you for sharing with us

[@MaturePatriot]

You do great work. You produce such beautiful castings. The Vespa should run great.

[@stergios_stal]

Very good idea with the core

[@thisnicklldo]

That really is sophisticated stuff - very impressive. Thank you for posting. I'd watch a short video on making a counterbore drill, if you have the time.

[@Bodragon]

Blown away. When I say awesome, I mean, like , I am *totally in awe.* .

[@stewzebra2935]

i didn't wont to see casting but couldn't stop watching what a trip.

[@markgrevatt4867]

Love the 3d printer Keith. Mind you I love everything you do. And share with us

[@myfordboy]

Who is keith?

[@markgrevatt4867]

@@myfordboy apologises I thought you name was Keith

[@joeventura1]

Superior craftsmanship!!!

[@brianpoi5117]

Can tell it's spring. The birds are chirping like crazy.

[@berniesr]

It always interesting watching someone casting parts

[@onlooker251]

This sand core manufacture technique is very impressive using the 3D printing. Great video clip - well executed. Great stuff!👍

[@patscopat]

You make it look so easy. Outstanding video, thank you.

[@AquaMarine1000]

Counterboring as you called it is called spotfacing in the trade. A counterbore is machined to make a deep recess. A spotface is a small area machined flat just under the casting surface usually for a screw head or stud nut as seen in your video. I hope this helps.

[@BigParadox]

Fantastic craftmanship!

[@aluminumcastingsandcasting7761]

Thank you for your sharing. Very good sand casting process video, i learnt more from your video.

[@stephenfloyd3343]

Thanks for the video. I enjoyed it and also picked up a few tips. I also appreciate that you did not have background music !!!!!

[@billbyrd9845]

You left out a step: You need to put up a picture of it mounted to the cylinder and a carburetor attached. Amazing work!

[@AmericanJusticeCorp]

It used to be that if you were restoring an old vehicle you might be out of luck finding parts. It's cool that with today's technology that you have a pretty good chance of being able to re-make them yourself, and that they will be as good or better than the original.

[@drpipe]

Scanning 3D printing so many possibilities wow what lucky times for the maker in us .. great content great work thanks for sharing.

[@apiaristicone9585]

brilliant as ever with your castings

[@floridasaltlife]

Incredibly good video, the more detail the better !!

[@howder1951]

Nice part, and you always make the casting process look so simple, cheers!

[@ReevesLittle]

Thanks so much for showing all that detail. I have always wanted to know how to cast a void in the middle of a part.

[@alvidadost6955]

A pleasure to watch, dear sir!

[@Chuffin_ell]

It’s comforting to know I’m not the only one who felt compelled to such ends just to get a scooter going....

[@666skyshadow]

Damn, tons of smarter not harder wisdom in this video.

[@garagemonkeysan]

Love how you use old and new technology. One of these days metal 3D printers will be available for consumers... Cheers. : )

[@superkalifragilischt]

Good job! The color coding for casting models is usually red for iron and green for aluminum.

[@buckhorncortez]

That'll make ALL the difference in the finished part for sure...

[@NyxNick]

Amazing quality work.

[@goldenfor]

Merci encore une fois pour ton travail simple mais ludique

[@ThalisUmobi]

Wow! That was really amazing!!! Outstanding work!

[@albertorossi9937]

I would like to see the finished parts installed and working

[@musicwhiz711]

Ton of skill

[@ashishngupta]

Wow that is a lot of work

[@canadahodl5941]

You’re amazing. Makes me want to actually do something watching you.

[@Tinman111964]

Absolutely incredible

[@martinda7446]

So cool to watch.

[@adventureskulldraws]

Awesome video! A number of my interests all in one! keep em coming!

[@ricklorion]

Technique is quite improved. Same chair or table leg though. Cheers!

[@lrmodranoel]

A beautiful job. Thanks.

[@1markivor]

Very nice work...... great video 👍🏻

[@BrandonBurns1985]

Very inspirational and awesome!!

[@MonitoSmith]

Gracias señor. Me apasiona su trabajo-!!

[@ipanzerschrecku4732]

wow that's a lot of work, you do it well - but that's a lot of work.

[@adambergendorff2702]

great video, thanks for taking the time to make it!!

[@Islamkibaatek]

Im impressed to see your work....i love lathe work

[@ajcmotors3881]

always a great job i love watch your videos !!!

[@ChickenStripped]

Excellent video. Thank you for showing us.

[@PowderfanOverlord]

Hi very good video. Thanks inspirational and has me thinking of some projects I could do. Where can I find more information about positioning the core? Could not quite grasp how your core was located to stop it moving during the pour and keep it centred for an even wall thickness of the finished part. Will take a look through your other videos and see if it’s shown better there. Keep up the good work.

[@myfordboy]

Please look here for a detailed description of how cores are located. myfordboy.blogspot.com/p/metal-casting-tips-and-faq.htm and this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/qXqlgoqeYpaYj80

[@PowderfanOverlord]

myfordboy thanks for replying. No joy with the blog link but will watch the video.

[@antonw8134]

Have you considered making a sand cabinet with integrated molding bench? Might help move you up from working on the ground and save some wear and tear on your back (and would make a great project video). Keep up the fantastic metal work!

[@melvyndouglas9936]

Job well done.

[@bgrt40]

Fascinating! But I don't understand how the core stayed centered in the mold.

[@Aviabase]

There is something to learn! Thank

[@NicksStuff]

That's one beautiful example

[@digitalbase9396]

Great video, I still don't understand how the core is located. Why does the core not fall into the cavity, would it not touch the walls of the cavity?

[@myfordboy]

Please look here for a detailed description of how cores are located. myfordboy.blogspot.com/p/metal-casting-tips-and-faq.htm and this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/qXqlgoqeYpaYj80

[@1495978707]

14:10 How are you checking the aluminum temp? Are you looking for oxidation colors? What temp are you looking for?

[@myfordboy]

myfordboy.blogspot.com/p/how-hot-is-mea.html

[@sikamikan]

excellent video, thanks for sharing!

[@StageRightvideo]

Very nice result indeed! Although I'm always confused as to how the core actually gets into the middle of the part. Rather than just rest at the bottom of the mold and become "buried" by the molten metal. Leaving just a wafer thin wall of metal at the bottom and a super thick wall at the top. Yet somehow the molten metal seems to flow properly around the core, but I fail to see how.

[@davidmitchell5638]

We need an answer to this question!

[@awldune]

As I understand it: At each opening, the pattern has extra material that will form a cradle that holds the core in the correct position. The core protrudes out of where the part will be.

[@myfordboy]

A lot of people ask this. i did a video which I hope it explains it better kzbin.info/www/bejne/qXqlgoqeYpaYj80

[@StageRightvideo]

@@myfordboy Thanks for this answer, this does help. I can see that was well as the mold being made with extra space for the feed, vent and gate. The core has been made larger or longer so that part of the mold can hold the core correctly in position. So that the pour can indeed flow properly around the core to cast the part. Somehow I had imagined that the core simply rested in the void that would become the part. Thanks again.

[@nicholashacking381]

Your casting always amazes me. As a complete novice, what I don't understand is why the core doesn't touch some points of the outer void. I'd have thought that the core has to rest on something - it's not going to simply float in mid-air - and where the core touches the edge of the outer shape, I'd expect there to be a hole in the final casting. Obviously this doesn't happen.... but how?

[@myfordboy]

The core is held at the ends. This video shows different ways to do it kzbin.info/www/bejne/qXqlgoqeYpaYj80 A description can can be read here myfordboy.blogspot.com/p/metal-casting-tips-and-faq.html

[@abhimonnubiswas2334]

its a marvelous engineering (keep it up)