Turning a huge bullet shell into a RING - 20mm cannon shell

In this video I will be turning a 20mm anti aircraft cannon shell into a wearable ring. I used the same process that is used in turning coins into rings.
Original video: • Making a ring from a 2...
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[@robinson-foundry]

If you're interested in any of the tools or equipment I use and you want to help support the channel then don't forget to check out some of the affiliate links in the video description. Thank you for the support!

[@EazzyBeezie]

I like how I didn’t have to watch 25 mins worth of filler content to see something go from a bullet shell to a ring. Nicely done.

[@SeeNyuOG]

Probably his wallet don't like it

[@EazzyBeezie]

@@SeeNyuOG my channel isn’t monetized but i assume if people can make money on shorts they can make money on 5 min videos

[@xINSAN1TYx]

@@EazzyBeezieou could make a lot more money with multiple ads by having the filler. If it’s their job they gotta make a living somehow.

[@robinson-foundry]

This is the remastered version of a video I posted over three years ago. This was a fun project but the original video wasn’t very well done. I thought it deserved a redo. I hope you all enjoy it! Have a great weekend!!

[@OfficiallySnek]

This video was really well done! I appreciate you making a remastered version

[@steveshoemaker6347]

Thanks again.... Shoe🇺🇸

[@G.A.N.]

i really like that project tooo and the original video made me subscribe to you back then. Hope to see more unusuall things like jewelery in the future!

[@mayramelendrez9025]

Well done!👍

[@lesallison9047]

Very nice job.👍 ✌♥️🇬🇧

[@asimplefarmer]

Loved learning how you got the lettering to sit around the ring.

[@Vikingwerk]

Really nice work! I’m amazed it does not distort the lettering when forming it from a disc to a ring!

[@Serbianguy432]

So fascinating! I always wondered how rings were made from coins, etc. and now I know. As usual, well done!

[@kgun30]

You have some criminally underrated content - well done

[@ungodly_athorist]

I did not expect to be so impressed. Very cool.

[@Lorddanielrushton371]

Nice ring. I've always wanted one out of a 50 cal. Never could find one. Thanks for making this video again. We'll worth it.

[@anzaca1]

50 cal might not be big enough.

[@Slavicplayer251]

@@anzaca1yeah you would need to cut it and add another piece of in the gap

[@crypticxxii]

That is honestly the coolest ring I've ever seen. Would love to have one like this.

[@Sphendrana]

I'm going to take this idea and turn it into a D&D artifact lol. Ring of Explosions: an artifact from another world depicting strange glyphs around the edge. When worn, any explosions caused by the wearer, either directly or not, is multiplied by 1d4+1. The multiplier affects both the blast damage and radius, and all explosions now sound like a gods thunderous voice simply yelling "BOOM" NOBODY better tell me this already exists, I'm homebrewing right now! 😂

[@Nightfire613]

I need this in my next campaign!

[@erinfinn2273]

Mind if I borrow as well?

[@Truex007]

I am 100% using this in my first campaign.

[@aserta]

I didn't know ring stretchers existed (at least, not in that format). I've seen the solid type you use with a hammer, but not the taper fit ones. That's a really neat tool to have in a shop. Could be useful for more than just rings.

[@kinderjojomojo]

Dam I wish I had all those tools 😮

[@armstrong.r]

That ring stretcher blew my mind

[@Jessethecraftsmen]

I really like the final peace. Thanks for sharing.

[@seanfoltz7645]

Well done - looks great!

[@OfficiallySnek]

How to make finger guns 100% cooler:

[@Jumbatato]

God damn, you’re absolutely right

[@Dstrbdmusctechr]

My son would love this! He loves military history. He is a sophomore in college studying History.

[@xdc8201]

Nicely Done Robin! Great video as always

[@rachelg552353]

Nice idea! Thanks for the remastered video.

[@dangerousandy]

I learned a lot from this video! I had no idea that is how rings are made.

[@tjboylan20]

Definitely one of my favorite KZbin creators

[@davidskelton7960]

Cool ring well done

[@kweep1]

This channel is so high quality for its small subscriber base, you deserve more subs

[@metaldragonbraveheart]

I will have to find some of these rounds and make rings for my fellow Marines.

[@jerryjohnsonii4181]

Very Cool Ring !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@littlehills]

nice build

[@jewelator]

Respect for leaving a comment to the author. I would be grateful if you look at my content and rate it. In one of the videos, I made a gold case for a Zippo lighter.

[@DreddPirateRoberts]

Dude... That looks awesome!

[@thespacenoob4760]

it looks really good

[@bobuncle6962]

There is an entire market out there that would buy these rings. I don't know how long it takes you but if you have the time it is another way to make money!

[@weekendstuff]

Nice ring and video.

[@Doughboi_Snowboi]

Now I want one

[@WiredWorkshop]

This was awesome!

[@gavinmccann9081]

wow you are talented keep it up this was amazing you are so creative.

[@JoeDuckMan]

very cool!

[@BR5494]

Your.a.artest.your.work.is.grear Keep.it.up.BRAVO🏴‍☠️🤑🎃

[@mariomaster217]

A short video but a welcome one at that

[@ernhrtfanracing]

That's awesome, I was a 50 cal. machine gunner in the Marines.

[@erichumphries2029]

Love the ideas keep it up

[@LoveByNicole]

For someone that deals with alot of metal and heat. Your hands looks really soft.

[@michap.7909]

[@jewelator]

Respect for leaving a comment to the author. I would be grateful if you look at my content and rate it. In one of the videos, I made a sapphire ring from a titanium pipe on a lathe.

[@SeanBZA]

Rest of the casing could be turned into a set of rings as well, plain brass, to go with the cap ring as a matched set. The other rings on a chain necklace.

[@tracybowling1156]

This was a really good idea. I like how you explain things in your videos. You really help me to understand things that I always have wondered about. ☺️

[@DreddPirateRoberts]

@E Van How did he act like he was the first to do it?

[@tracybowling1156]

@E Van Why do you have to be mean? Are you jealous that he's actually doing something? Who cares if 1000 people did it before him?

[@szczecin_]

Well I would love to but something like that, it looks amazing! I'm also from Europe so ammunition is something we see only on shooting ranges. Great work !

[@captain_coleton]

That is really cool. you should try the 50 cal. casing next. Those shells are a little easier to find.

[@My-Say]

Can brass be gold plated? That would be perfect to keep the shine.

[@Fred_Zepplin]

Very Cool ! One of those casings would make an excellent 18650 (18500/18350) Tube Mod. for Vaping.... Prolly Sell'em for a couple hundred or so.... maybe more?

[@drstrangefart]

Great video. I have been wondering how that process worked. I'm so tempted to start rounding up materials, but I don't need another 6 months of hyperfixation to contend with.

[@rafalkrawczyk1426]

Nice job :)

[@leamenrs]

good job

[@MrMikeyt65]

Wish I had the tools to do that 👍 Thing is 🔥🔥🔥

[@lapualapua3591]

Brilliant

[@anzaca1]

0:09 I believe I know exactly what gun this shell casing was for. The M21A1 round was fired by the Colt Mk 12 20mm cannon, used by the US Navy post-WWII. The "51" is the year of manufacture, 1951, and "Gibson" indicates it was manufactured by the Gibson Tractor Company. Technically, this isn't an "anti-aircraft" round, as that would imply it was fired from the ground. Also, "shell" refers to the casing + projectile. This is a "shell casing".

[@justiceblackwolf369]

beautiful, i love it 🥰🔥

[@fadedP]

awesome!

[@snozking]

that is awesome

[@zacharybuchanan7268]

U should do somethimg with a weightlifting plate, i wonder what u can make with one

[@usernameremoved4762]

This is the man who made growtopia

[@Marcus2Cg]

Nice.

[@chillwaffle2033]

I want to buy one of these rings!

[@luckyou4717]

That's nice I want a 50cal ring

[@jewelator]

Respect for leaving a comment to the author. I would be grateful if you look at my content and rate it. In one of the videos, I made a sapphire ring from a titanium pipe on a lathe.

[@mctrucks8825]

First to like and love your videos man. Keep em coming

[@rh5971]

Your channel is one of my favorites because the work you produce is of a quality that is exquisite! Could you please share a link or information on where you acquired the ring stretcher and arbor press? Thanks and cheers!

[@oelschig123]

What do you coat it with to stop it tarnishing and turning your finger green?

[@rickhalverson2252]

Veryyy cool.!

[@brett4264]

Thats cool! Id love to have one except wearing a ring is annoying to me.

[@PistolPete_0]

0:08 Barret 50 cal bullet : "Dad"

[@2011Natey]

1:38 I should call her

[@naznomad635]

''One ring to shoot them all.......''

[@joshuawilfred8050]

think you can make a metal sorcerer's staff next.

[@dabushfire5768]

Hello!

[@Griefer_Jesus]

Was it Modern Rogue who inspired you for this video? good content as usual

[@youtubefan6158]

Hey, that is a very nice video, just straight to the topic, short, professionally done. But I have a question: is that "end slice" (that thin piece you cut off using a lathe) really only 2cm in external diameter? What is the internal diameter of the finished ring (in mm)?

[@1EmanuelCosta1]

Hello Robinson, I'm a Brazilian fan and Would like you to replicate the trophy of the fifa World Cup

[@SeeNyuOG]

Does it react slowly with skin or sweat? I wonder how durable it'd be

[@andrejohnson6731]

Surprising how little the lettering distorted! 😮

[@Medievalfan94]

Hi Robinson Foundry! I really like your videos about lost PLA castings. I am a drummer and always dreamt about owning a bronze cast drum. It would be 14" wide and 6.5" high, with 1/5" shell thickness. How would you attempt casting such an item? What kind of mold do you think is right for this purpose? I think, sand could be a way to go, since plaster in this volume could be expensive and prone to crack, ceramic needs a furnace big enough to burn it out. Any other advice on how to go about this?

[@azizibilal2205]

Hi, I want to make a cane with some 3D printed parts, and I really like your designs, do people pay you to make parts, is that something that you do as well?

[@kadenjohnson963]

I kinda wanna buy one

[@KrakenCasting]

What do you use to keep the ring from turning your finger green?

[@Nobody-qy7zp]

where can I get one of these shells

[@obieo5482]

I’d love to buy a ring made from a 20mm shell! You sell them?

[@danhowe6005]

What would it cost me to get one of those made in an 11

[@RobBanks]

what is that burr removal tool??? where can I find one of those?!?!?!?!

[@Carguy2008]

How much are those casings?

[@user-ve7ub6zx4w]

Where can I buy this ring?

[@crusaderguy1817]

Which software do you use for modelling?

[@levivaade]

Where can I buy one

[@krisorraj]

This is fuckin sick and came out so good!!!!

[@ukitngmindoro245]

Can you give that ring as a gift...? Watching you from Philippines Idol

[@ukitngmindoro245]

I mean can I have that ring

[@CJ_7519]

Don't forget to tell the viewers to make sure they "ring" the bell to subscribe🤣!

[@WootTootZoot]

Do you make those for sale? My neighbor is a retired USAF pilot who flew F15's, I know he'd love something like that.

[@Phil4013]

Jealous of all your cool toys. 😂

[@armariusjohnson9007]

Can you cast Achilles’ sword from Troy?

[@dularipanchal]

Make a rubicks cube please

[@collectingwithaj1898]

Hey man do u sell these

[@ryannorthup3148]

No, it's just a project for fun. The man hours required for one wouldn't make it with it to sell.

[@jasonhorn4506]

you can just take a metal washer turn into a ring you don't have to take a bullet to make a ring

[@HeadCannonPrime]

Doesn't brass turn your skin green or black?

[@TimLF]

The links under the video hint it was dipped in polymer resin.

[@vincentbenavides6624]

I have some 25mm shells from a M2A3 Bradley. Could u make my wife and I a pair of wedding rings?

[@TineFangaming]

Oreikon