Pouring Molten Iron

This is part 2 of our iron cast day. We finalise the moulds and pour the metal into the bushes!
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[@lynnecater9989]

I lived in Loughborough from 1945 to 1964 within half a mile of Taylor's Bell Foundry. Walked past it but had no idea what went on inside.Thank You for showing me the processes which haven't changed since then. Brilliant series Mae.🔔

[@tomas5376]

I’m certainly enjoying this whole series of videos. The metal casting process is complicated.Gracias👏👏👏👏👏

[@johntaylorsbellfoundry]

Glad you like them! Thanks for being here!

[@Ryryfh2007]

This video was taken while I was at the foundry! I see myself on the viewing platform 😊

[@lancecluster]

Nice 😀

[@johntaylorsbellfoundry]

Yes!!

[@bobbowling2979]

Nice to see the production processes, have fond memories of ringing Taylors bells

[@johntaylorsbellfoundry]

Thanks for watching!

[@barryhansen6854]

This takes me back to the days when I was doing my apprenticeship as a fitter/turner/machinist, many years ago.

[@johntaylorsbellfoundry]

Brilliant! Blast from the past

[@malcolmjames1866]

Blimey! Wot, no gloves! 🙂 Fascinating process.

[@johntaylorsbellfoundry]

Were glad you enjoyed it!

[@stevem7868-y4l]

A great vid, a touch of humour, and safety, all included, and Mae, what a girl, truly a presenter to grace the screens of TV, in the future

[@johntaylorsbellfoundry]

Thanks for watching, we're glad you enjoy Mae's presenting!

[@Martyn2021]

Let molten metal, keeping a centuries old tradition alive for generations to come

[@johntaylorsbellfoundry]

Yes!

[@simonbradford6774]

Interesting as always, you seem to have gained the respect of the guys working there. Nice boots too, I reckon you probably could take two steps before they start to move.

[@johntaylorsbellfoundry]

😃

[@mparkerlisberg]

Do you add Manganese to the melt ? And what is the sealant between the cope and drag and the glue used on the risers ? Is the young lady going to be ramming up some moulds ?

[@BobLefevere]

May! We miss your happy boating videos! Wondering how you have been lately?

[@johntaylorsbellfoundry]

Mae is doing well!

[@lancecluster]

Mae, at some point just accept that you are now a Taylor's employee. Can't wait till they let you cast a bell for yourself. Probably a small one, don't think you have a belfry.

[@johntaylorsbellfoundry]

Mae is one of us!