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@HellboundHarry2 жыл бұрын
It's official, you must begin making a hammer of every metal, and have the ultimate Smither's collection.
@SwaggyMcSwagSwag12 жыл бұрын
Uranium hammer. One time use only.
@thereaper34442 жыл бұрын
I fully agree
@lnz9712 жыл бұрын
please gold 24k!
@benjaminbrockway59982 жыл бұрын
Gotta get his hands on some depleted uranium.
@fitter702 жыл бұрын
I would like to see a titanium hammer if it's possible.
@russdunn12562 жыл бұрын
As a man who made a living swinging a sledge hammer in the dimension stone industry I can appreciate the aesthetics and enduring quality of the copper and brass hammers. You're a true craftsman.
@gonelucid Жыл бұрын
Guess they are used on boats cause they don't rust
@EstOptimusNobis2 жыл бұрын
Good to see you wearing your half mask respirator with the multi gas/vapour cartridges. Many people don't realize the toxicity of brass gas/vapour when smelting.
@aserta2 жыл бұрын
Yup. That stuff be super nasty.
@Hard_Right2 жыл бұрын
🙄🤦🏻♂️ always the youtube safety experts in every damn video where anyone is doing anything ...
@Lorenzo_G_C2 жыл бұрын
@@Hard_Right it's better to be safe and inconvenienced rather than being sick or dead.
@Fusako82 жыл бұрын
Fume fever is a thing. And annoyingly its symptoms are very similar to covid.
@pseudomemes52672 жыл бұрын
Zinc will do it. White fume fever
@j0hnf_uk2 жыл бұрын
Nice to see that you didn't overheat the molten brass and allow the zinc within to vaporise and create dangerous zinc oxide fumes. I had a few doubts concerning the wiggly sprew, but it worked out great.
@KevinGenus Жыл бұрын
Earned another subscriber. Please keep the narration for people like me who just don't know. Also, the comments, were quite helpful. I didn't know how/where these tools were used but the comments certainly helped.
@philmckenna5709 Жыл бұрын
Don't know if other people have commented, but brass tools including hammers are often used in industries where there's a risk of fires and explosions caused by various gases/vapours. I used to work on drill floors on rigs in North Sea and we kept a set of bronze tools, alongside the usual steel ones. Hammers, spanners/wrenches, etc. We'd only use them on occasions where there was an increased risk of gas escaping, and we'd have gas detectors all around the area.
@wantafastz282 жыл бұрын
It’s nice to see a little machine work done to make the casting look great
@treysmith3170 Жыл бұрын
Why not just machine the whole thing is what I was wondering
@wantafastz28 Жыл бұрын
@@treysmith3170 probably because he’s not a machinist?
@DishwasherPotato Жыл бұрын
He has mastered the force
@sirukin7849 Жыл бұрын
Very cool. A brass hammer is a very useful tool for working with metal since steel hammers will deform what you're working on. This is basically the metal equivalent of a rubber mallet.
@Trumplican2 жыл бұрын
i never would have thought that mold would work without a vent hole! Nicely done!
@Matthews_Tools Жыл бұрын
very impressive work!
@MrMarkRoads2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful hammer. I'm 60, and my grandfather taught me how to put handles on hammers. He would have the fit very tight. You couldn't quite get the handle in. He would start it then flip the hammer over and tap the end of the handle with a wooden mallet. This would drive the handle into the head. Over time the handle will absorb and lose water making the handle lose. He would seal the end of the handle with varnish.
@erniescarano15228 ай бұрын
well both hammers are beautiful....it certainly is nice having all that great equipment.
@TreasureIslandCasting2 жыл бұрын
You are one of the most skilled YT casting channels I know. Always looking forward to new videos from you. Kind regards from Treasure Island
@alextilton26772 жыл бұрын
Your videos have a wonderful calming quality to them.
@my1956effie2 жыл бұрын
That looks fantastic and came out of the sand looking real good.
@sebastiendube9487 Жыл бұрын
You really have a good sense for color contrasts.
@herberar2 жыл бұрын
I ' ve been keeping brass pieces and old keys with the idea of making a small bell some time. Thanks a lot!!!
@kingnarothept69172 жыл бұрын
Can't wait for the Mithril Hammer casting vid! :D
@paulsheffler81462 жыл бұрын
I like both the brass and copper hammers. This program is inspireing to me, to go make another casting project.
@DrCoomer1502 жыл бұрын
Wow this turned out amazing
@tinachristensen2194 Жыл бұрын
Glad to see you’re using that skeleton hammer!
@gaffyh17452 жыл бұрын
Really cool, i had 2 thoughts that i think you should try. 1- Why don't you model up an item that can double as the sprue/pour hole for any item you want to cast. For example, the wavy line you carved could be a snake. Surely this way you can get 2 castings at once and have a "cheap" item sell on your site. 2- Because you don't need the integrity of a 3D model, it would save you print time and material if you hollowed out your 3D models hope this helps!
@chadcuckproducer10372 жыл бұрын
That is a very good idea. Could make all kinds of side items like custom mounding or parts for picture frames.
@gonelucid Жыл бұрын
It just gets melted back down anyway
@garethbaus5471 Жыл бұрын
@@gonelucid That is still an extra step that costs fuel and doesn't directly add value, the more value you can generate in single pour the better.
@jershonestrera63702 жыл бұрын
Ur really a flawless sledgehammer maker
@backporchfoundryandforgeus9002 жыл бұрын
It’s good to see someone melting with a diy built furnace that came out very nice! Good video good melt and cast.
@BinsonPaulMenachery Жыл бұрын
That was indeed funny to see the fire coming up at the wave of hand. May the force be with you 🙂
@steveanderson76672 жыл бұрын
LOL 'this stuff called never dull'. Any sailor can tell you about never dull. Love your channel..
@rollingthunder2772 жыл бұрын
I watched a different channel today about making a framing hammer out of titanium. This was much easier...LOL. Great video.
@ssjronin39722 жыл бұрын
Did you spray CO2 over the core or was just being exposed naturally enough to harden?
@baldured88592 жыл бұрын
boy just breathed on it really hard
@-chancellor-2 жыл бұрын
KZbin frames your comment without me opening the section, leading me to assume you are top comment, and I'm surprised he hasn't answered yet because of that.. Regardless, I know next to nothing about this stuff, but he seems to outline steps pretty well if he thinks they are important and he didn't say, so likely he doesn't spray it... Just my guess.
@jttnc Жыл бұрын
It’ll harden on its own by just being exposed to the air, but you can also spray it to harden it faster
@glenbrisebois8239 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for tapering the hole. That's a pet peeve of mine. :)
@michap.79092 жыл бұрын
Piękny młotek i warsztat. Robi wrażenie, pozdrowienia z Polski.
@Mark-qe9mr2 жыл бұрын
the only thing lacking is the correct grain on the hickory handle. The grain must be parallel to the direction of the hammer swing. The handle you chose has the grain perpendicular to the direction of the hammer swing. This is because the grain perpendicular to the swing is not nearly as strong as the grain parallel to the swing and will always end in a split handle and there goes your hours of work on the handle. The casting and polishing was great.
@remopellegrino8961 Жыл бұрын
Of all the youtubers that do something with casting, I think you top the crown... You explain everything meticulously, instead of filling everything with annoying ASMR :)
@IWasBornJackSloan2 жыл бұрын
Your videos are so calm and relaxing
@anthonyhitchings1051 Жыл бұрын
first time that I have seen liver of sulfur being used - thanks
@mrk10752 жыл бұрын
The hammer looks professional!
@SomeoneSmarter2 жыл бұрын
I will never have the space or money to buy all this kit for moulding metal parts like this, but I would love to do it. So satisfying.
@CreepyChappy2 жыл бұрын
We use brass in oilfield when working with volatiles when we don’t want sparks that could cause explosions , nice job
@odiesclips7621 Жыл бұрын
That was a most satisfying project to watch! Thank you.
@onedeadsaint2 жыл бұрын
so cool that you're a wizard now!
@carlmcgee16232 жыл бұрын
Definitely some high dollar SICKNESS goin on here. GREAT WORK !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@HifiCentret Жыл бұрын
Really beautiful casting! BigStackd could really learn something here!
@secondhandlyon2603 Жыл бұрын
I've used a brass hammer a lot in refinery work. It won't spark and that's nice when you're working with flammable gasses floating around in the air.
@bastian61734 ай бұрын
It’s not too soft? Nice
@brokeandboosted12382 жыл бұрын
I am commenting so you get a boost in the algorithm, because you deserve it.
@jameswood94242 жыл бұрын
Beautiful craftsmanship
@stevenn110 Жыл бұрын
now i want one of those, it looks so good!
@channingwalmsley97382 жыл бұрын
A good dark oil if you would prefer instead of stain is True Oil. I’ve used it in the past at least on some black walnut and had good results.
@Richie54802 жыл бұрын
Love your little Jack Russell
@Charlielizard2 жыл бұрын
One word: Phenomenal! 👍👍👍 Just subscribed to the two links you provided. Brother's looks fascinating. Thank you.
@cheesefries7436 Жыл бұрын
Very cool! Any plans to make a silver one? The mirror finish would be incredible.
@Joe_of_Arc_2 жыл бұрын
It's nice to see how you wizard powers are developing.
@acomingextinction2 жыл бұрын
That was really impressive work with the sprue.
@nickj25082 жыл бұрын
The sprue is also pretty cool. 👌
@theone31man2 жыл бұрын
You are an excellent craftsman.
@alexsanderpolyakov35622 жыл бұрын
Вы Мастер с большой буквы! Великолепная работа. Москва.
@lyleslaton30862 жыл бұрын
5 pound sledge? Perfect for hanging pictures around the house.
@Orlosthedruid Жыл бұрын
Just, damned awesome !! great job !!
@LeakyJAZZ Жыл бұрын
you must do bronze! complete the trio!
@vincedibona46872 жыл бұрын
Nice swing-press!
@1967250s2 жыл бұрын
Fun pour. Nice work. Now to make a hollow Mjolnir!
@JakHart2 жыл бұрын
I can't wait until you make a silver hammer. That's going to look glorious.
@michaelvenniro9682 Жыл бұрын
PRO WORK LUV THE DOG HE LOOKS UNIQUE
@jaredallen1149 Жыл бұрын
Perfection. Nicely done.
@doylerabjohn34352 жыл бұрын
Looks great....Allways been interested in casting hammers.
@apogeedata2 жыл бұрын
That came out beautiful
@ripredowski13762 жыл бұрын
Love your workmanship.
@josefblack2 жыл бұрын
Implying the use of magic to fill the mold and other things was a really funny way to do the video edits.
@jimcorbett37642 жыл бұрын
Nice job. I know it takes a lot of specialized equipment, but it's still a good craftsman piece- good looking hammer.
@axelec Жыл бұрын
A beautiful piece of work good show!!
@GabyGibson Жыл бұрын
You, sir, are a smith worthy of Mahal the Master Forger.
@erickim20259 ай бұрын
Beautiful work 👏
@gafrers2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful results
@10JJs_ Жыл бұрын
I love the editing style, it looks kinda like a video game. Lol
@villain14092 жыл бұрын
Very nice finish.
@catthewondahokulea65152 жыл бұрын
Hatch and Axe next? Also thank you for describing what you are doing, learning about this kind of stuff is fun.
@KrakenCasting2 жыл бұрын
Nice! Brass can be a pain to work with, but it's worth it for the color.
@mikechu01 Жыл бұрын
that looks so good
@dannykeenum7537 Жыл бұрын
I'd pay for one those brass sledgehammers good job! Like I and copper!
@KpxUrz57452 жыл бұрын
Beautiful. So nice that it can't be used.
@xXx....... Жыл бұрын
Why , I think it can be used.
@vincentjoseph57262 жыл бұрын
Good diy projects craftsman style work Shop not small good handy machinery Just the right place size machinery
@samrengert103111 ай бұрын
Brilliant video looks really good Im just starting to learn metal casting was just wondering if you need to add borax to the molten brass or copper like a lot of videos seem to recommend or is this not necessary thanks
@lucdeal1832 Жыл бұрын
superbe travail, je vous félicite, bonjour de France
@Ragingmarmot Жыл бұрын
"There's nothin' like a nice piece of Hickory" ;)
@nikolaschilcote4031 Жыл бұрын
Talk about a "Brass Beast."
@dapcuber72252 жыл бұрын
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@homemadetools2 жыл бұрын
Nice job. We shared this video on our homemade tools forum this week 😎
@steveshoemaker63472 жыл бұрын
Looks amazing thanks Shoe🇺🇸
@alonzosanchez8577 Жыл бұрын
Well done
@thebatlwgn2 жыл бұрын
Was looking earlier today to see if you had uploaded anything,.... I have been rewarded haha. Love your stuff man.
@davidsellars6462 жыл бұрын
I'd like to suggest using a 50/50 mix of boiled linseed oil and turpentine on your handles. TWP can be added for colour. This, when applied to the wood that will be in the head, will help the handle from drying out and becoming loose. Also treat the wooden wedge. very nice project. How long did it take to melt the brass?
@adambrown26262 жыл бұрын
I use pale boiled linseed oil on my vintage sewing machine resto’s, gives a beautiful finish.
@embersaffron5522 Жыл бұрын
also be careful with linseed oilsoaked rags, they tend to ignite when you dont want them to
@bishopcorva2 жыл бұрын
Looks great without a doubt. The only different thing I would have done, was polish the faces, the facet edges around the faces. Top, bottom, stipple around the lettering. As for the edge flats, leave those dull as cast. Otherwise it's yours and not mine, so the choice to go the route you did is what you preferred, and it looks good for it. For a next project why not a bronze one in the style of a stone axe?
@PumpkinSeedTMF Жыл бұрын
If you’re going to continue this series, please I’d love to see cobalt!
@nickolasjones9212 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely Beautiful...
@jacksondoughty2 жыл бұрын
Fun parts of the edit. I dig it!
@DavidGuyton2 жыл бұрын
nice work
@det69122 жыл бұрын
That came out awesome. 👍🏼
@cravenmoorehead5636 Жыл бұрын
Nice vise. I'm envious.
@buentaste11 ай бұрын
Waiting for the Aluminum one then Titanium and Gold 😊
@rachelg5523532 жыл бұрын
Love the color of the brass and the patina looks great 👍🏻