How to Make an Electric Foundry For Metal Casting - Part 1

[@taow]

Here is a new upgrade and maintenance video about this foundry after a year of hard use: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pmjYhHqOh52BetU

[@Justinmobile132]

is there any way i can just buy one from you

[@nicredman35]

how hot does this actually get? could it melt glass? ps good video :)

[@candisbrendel7396]

TAOW WE LOVED every thing about your furnace but, yes here is always a but. do you really pour hot metal on your wood deck, e should say on your mom and dad's wood deck!!? DUDE NEVER POUR ON CONCRETE OR MOM AND DAD'S WOODEN DECK!!! Now we will be going to the next video, so we can see about finding something to bitch about because we jealous of your furnace. Old One Legged Joseph T

[@kkknotcool]

If you wanted it cheaper you could have just encased it in a few inches of cement or lime with chicken wire reinforcement. It would take less time and be cheaper.

[@Baroque_Back_Mountain]

I've been watching you , since you poured your first slingshot, online. Love your videos...You are amazingly innovative and inspiring. Keep up the great work.

[@tbrowniscool]

"It might not have been the quickest way but it was satisfying" Made my day.

[@ElionYT1283]

INR

[@koolhitman1]

The King of Random pointed me here. GREAT video

[@OopsieGoopsie]

THE DERP kNUGHT me 2

[@yousefalhijazi4067]

Same here

[@yousefalhijazi4067]

Same here

[@NightSlasher53]

SAME

[@androupsandroups9139]

Me too

[@Nighthawkinlight]

Good to see you back! I've been interested in having something like this in my workshop. Great video

[@taow]

+NightHawkInLight Awesome, thanks man!

[@harrycode6672]

+The Art Of Weapons you too should definitely do an collaboration together it would make such a good video I'd love to watch it !

[@blakehendrix641]

I second that! 2 of the best channels on KZbin!

[@lukearts2954]

This is an amazing and inspiring tutorial video. I'm an industrial engineer, and I must say, your approach and breakdown is really professional and relevant. Thank your parents for allowing you the freedom of doing all those things on your own from such a young age. I'd say your talents are an ironclad insurance for an awesome future, but that would be the wrong metal, wouldn't it?

[@htaed23]

I really like how close knit this community is. you all promote each other spread viewers around. that's refreshing to see.

[@johnsilvey3208]

Great project - just discovering aluminum casting .... You have great delivery - one of the best I've ever come across on KZbin ... maybe Perfect !!!. Clear, efficient, to the point - no time wasted on insignificant or unrelated details, no babbling about side topics or digressing to unrelated discussion. I'm very impressed - you truly have the best delivery of educational content I have ever seen on KZbin !

[@sapperjohn256]

your ingenuity makes me feel guilty for buying a nice welder. keep up the stellar work, were all learning from you. stay humble dude 👍

[@russellpindar7717]

I don't know what I am more impressed with, the build or the professional way in which you have clearly planned, filmed and narrated the subsequent video. Many on here have suggested improvements, grounding the cage, heat resistant cable to connect, a proper lid, etc. And you already have plans for these improvements (and of course the PID). Looking forward to another vid showing all of these in practise. Keep up the good work and good luck with the GCSEs!

[@nickrider815]

That's a pretty impressive build kid. I can only hope my son picks up skills and the will to want to do these sorts of projects. I do my own work and I have to admit you have nailed a lot skill sets. I look forward to seeing your projects on KZbin. Once again, well done little man!

[@ethang6735]

I really like how you don't just say what you are doing/did, you SHOW us EVERYTHING you were doing while you talk about. No skipping steps. Would like to see a video more in depth about the wiring but for all i know you may have already done one and i just havn't seen it yet. Very well done :)

[@paulpvhl1930]

I've seen a few of your videos and would like to say: a) this reminds me of my youth back in England, and b) if I were your Dad I'd be pretty proud.

[@jamesbrown-gg7dd]

and if I were your mum pretty worried

[@Venom-gl2qt]

Wow... that was unessasary

[@fugz]

I do this kind of stuff all the time, and my dad fucking hates it.

[@confessionsofabeginninghom2869]

Young people like yourself renew my faith in your generation!! Absolutely brilliant!!

[@Achw3l]

I still cannot wrap my head around the fact that you're only 16 years old. You seem so mature, professional and intelligent. :)

[@TheKazzarry]

+Achw3l Kids been doing this for years now and hes got it down pat!

[@kristianszabo3817]

You're probably used to only knowing 16 year olds in the American school system

[@ronsteelable9405]

Yep. My thoughts exactly. Kids around our parts are dumber than bricks and/or too busy on their phones.

[@DaveSmith-cp5kj]

There are plenty of smart kids in the US, the problem is that most are homeschooled or private, and the one in public schools that are smart are held back by the dumb ones. That is the problem, as much as we want everyone to be educated, the fact is that only a few will really put the time to become educated. Has nothing to do with wealth or genetics, it is pure willpower.

[@kristianszabo3817]

Let's not kid ourselves, wealth and genetics do determine intelligence. I agree with the rest, but that last bit is wrong. Genetics literally determines your intelligence capacity. And wealth absolutely increases your odds of being a successful and educated person. Willpower won't do you much good if you want to be educated but your city is under constant bombing. Not everyone lives in a 1st world country, most people don't have access to education without working 3 jobs to pay for their families and their education.

[@cappnzak]

I really like your work. Also, the way you speak fast with no wasted words.Excellent stuff!

[@crazycanuck4913]

You're a really smart kid and I can see you going far in life with the skills I've seen you demonstrate in your videos so far!! Keep it up man, I love watching what you do on The Art of Weapons!!

[@Ghostrider27549]

Man i have to take my hat off you are truly an inspiration to anyone who enjoys building things or designing things. This would also be a good design for making a tempering system for knives if you can control the output. Keep doing what you do man.

[@collierguess8827]

I don't know why I watched this but it was very satisfying

[@Ogma3bandcamp]

Brilliant job. I wish my son was half as practically motivated as you. All the best for the exams.

[@taow]

+InnaSoulSounds thanks!

[@sinephase]

do you have a shop with tools? my dad kind of did, but he's a dipshit and TBH it never really occurred to me to even ask to use his tools.

[@zachsamaroo1292]

He's not wishing is son was someone else, he just wishes his wasnt as lazy

[@gammon1183]

rolo

[@alexgiberson9029]

wow ok...

[@rockdog2584]

For being such a young wipper-snapper, I have been impressed with a number of your builds. Your crossbow was one of my favorites...until this came along. I haven't watched part two yet (that will come as soon as I finish this post!) but even without any temperature control, you have managed to build a quite usable little furnace. Kudos, my young friend.

[@PilotPlater]

crazy amount of detail in this video, great job.

[@MurtazaTalib]

Honestly, i was amazed by all the intricate details that you showed in this video. Very well done, and I wish you all the best in your future projects as well.

[@Barnacules]

"If you do touch the coils you will probably die"... I don't like this design anymore :D

[@TheodoreHarrisYoutuber]

Well to be fair in any version you can die of heat, the coal and propane versions actually get much hotter too

[@Barnacules]

I know, I was just playing :D

[@SuperCratoss]

well i think you would be really badly burn with the others but not kill unless you do something crazy, this one is more dangerous since its electricity

[@doophin4668]

Hey Jerry pls uninstall Windows 10.

[@Someone-cb3zx]

y? its a very good operating system?

[@mattmoore1311]

How you cut almost through and bent that 90, then welded the open cut was clever. It's fun watching your progress in ability, keep it up.

[@awesomo660]

"Hey son" "Yea" "Wtf happened to the heater" "Ummmmmmm"

[@lilbluegill89]

I made a better one

[@LoFiAllday247]

Ayyy lmao

[@davidpinckard3133]

Mr Handy Conservation Society

[@joshoc1524]

Dude you're 100% a genius like no question.. at 16 I was/ still am nowhere near capable of the thought process to do something like this.

[@MrHSX]

Woah! I didn't expect you to be that young and doing awesome stuff like this! Superb work man! Instantly Subscribed!

[@taylorneugent2711]

MrHSX I'm thirteen and just made my first mold yesterday 😄 I'm about to turn fourteen

[@taylorneugent2711]

MrHSX forge not mold sorry

[@chrisscullynz]

no one cares kid

[@joshuafirth5867]

Chris Scully I care

[@alexgiberson9029]

y u gotta be like that dood?

[@albertoguajardo8740]

faith in this generation restored. I'm glad to see kids doing cool stuff like this. first video I ever watched entirely. keep it up, kudos

[@kaycox5555]

1st time viewer, new subscriber from the middle of California. Kid, you are amazingly creative. Fabulous job. Thanks for sharing your video.

[@BrookNBones]

Impressive work for a budget type build. Glad to see you've stepped up your game since your early videos. Very impressive man.

[@ilovetheusers]

Any other kid on their birthday: "can I have a playstation?" This guy: "I would like an arc welder please".

[@ChristopherJones16]

you mean "I would like an old microwave that i can use to make an Arc Welder please"

[@sim0ndutch42]

+Christopher Jones lol i just did that and im 14

[@Kevici]

ilovetheusers PC Master Race

[@OmarAhmed-wj8cj]

ilovetheusers I asked for a drill

[@Kamal_AL-Hinai]

He's not a kid

[@THESHOMROM]

Brilliant! Young, intelligent, creative and determined; You are going to impress the world as you make your way through life.

[@chrissmith-kh7qx]

This is a very impressive young guy. Thumbs up buddy

[@Nirvanexus]

What? He just wrote a supportive comment. How on Earth is that patronizing?

[@minhucovu6321]

Nah, it's just you who thinks that xD

[@minhucovu6321]

Sure dud

[@theodorbutters141]

Impressive young guy, not impressive for a young guy... What he did is already more DIY work then most of us will be able (or need) to do in our life.. hats off

[@spunashell]

This was my first contact with someone casting at home! Really cool! Never realized you can do this other than at a factory-sized foundry!

[@petrcechchelsea]

For safety reasons, please connect the green and yellow wire (earth) to the outside metal parts of the foundry. This way in case the insulation breaks and shorts to the outside, it will trip the fuse and will not shock you if you're touching the outside metal parts.

[@radialorbits]

He's got bigger electrical safety problems than just the earth

[@jensboettiger5286]

Holy shit. Who needs a resume when you have a channel like this?

[@jaketsnake43]

Awesome video! I'm here from Grant Thompson.

[@benjilaunchpad5736]

same

[@FedeSalazarS]

Jacob Forsman same

[@romchompa6858]

YOURE SO COOL YOU WATCH KZbin OMG!

[@loodiefish2424]

R O M C H O M P A Yelling in caps and getting agitated in the comments section clearly shows you as the superior human.

[@oppongroyalty9399]

Loodie Fish He or she is not angry , just excited

[@whatisbestinlife8112]

Great video. I really like that you show your missteps and adjustments as you fabricate and test.

[@TheTorkerman]

What a clever young man, you sir will no doubt make huge contributions to the world in the future, well don, be proud.

[@donaldmarwitz2046]

Simply amazing! Five Stars! Great funny comments people. If my son even contained 20% of you talent and I wish a lot more desire to learn and explore. He's amazingly smart with a high IQ but never applies himself, so much talent wasted. Your parents must be very proud of you. All I can say is a very professional video and I can tell all the time you spent and the hours you put in to make this. It was exactly what I was hoping to find, all the hours you saved me. A big thank you! I do caution others who are wanting to make this. This is what I call a pretty advanced level project for most, if you do not have a good understanding of current and amperage and the skills to calculate this out, do not attempt to guess on this or you most likely end up burning your place down. I had 30 years of Audio and Lighting Contracting with design and build of night clubs, theaters ect. You don't just think you can do this, know your skill level. Oh PS. In the states we pronounce Aluminum kind of like this "Aw-lum-min-num". So at first when I was listening to you and other videos on KZbin, I was like what the heck are they saying, I was convinced that people did not know how to pronounce the word. Freaking Funny now I realize. Don

[@blakehendrix641]

Brilliant project thanks! I'd love to try making one of these! How did you manage to do this without tripping a circuit breaker?

[@larrylund2682]

Well done young man. You have an awesome future. You think practically and are not afraid to make mistakes. You are already a master teacher. Most impressive.

[@FowlersMakeryandMischief]

Ya got to try this very cool

[@Jack-oh5ng]

The amount of effort, editing and knowledge you display is quite amazing, keep it up you did an awesome job.

[@presoquin]

This guys saying “it’s the easiest” and you need to guess the length of the resistant and electric knowledge 😂😂

[@luiscarlosrico2304]

Have watch this 18 times, in my town there are no makerspaces or anything like that and i don't have tools, but doing things like this has always been my dresm

[@tacticalultimatum]

Good luck with your GCSE's bro

[@taow]

+Tactical Ultimatum thanks man!

[@tacticalultimatum]

The Art Of Weapons i presume you're doing maths, physics, dt and maybe engineering with the intention of mechanical engineering? haha

[@taow]

+Tactical Ultimatum yep I have some form of engineering in mind, not quite sure what yet tho!

[@tacticalultimatum]

The Art Of Weapons Haha, i'm the exact same. Have a look at "kinetic engineering karambit making" i am basically the less successful, A-level version of you.

[@JakeDancel]

+The Art Of Weapons You might want to go into materials engineering, since you're into casting and stuff

[@bonham1981]

44 GB and over 300 clips. I underestimate how much work some people put into their videos, those 18 minutes just flew by. Must've been the editing, well done.

[@Metrixx]

I'm here from Grants vid

[@benjilaunchpad5736]

same

[@thoas8481]

Metrix me to

[@smoke4131]

Metrix me too

[@ancientmc2552]

same

[@romchompa6858]

YOURE SO COOL YOU WATCH KZbin OMG!

[@nattytempest9886]

Love the design and the simplicity of your explanations. Not going to deny that I'm jealous as hell, but keep up the great work! Beautiful engineering

[@ngtm51190]

I was thinking of probably doing this but then you said if I accidentally tapped the coil I'll die. NOW I KNOW IM GONNA DO IT!:D

[@bugbomb8048]

You have inspired me to increase the number PAZ dispensers that I smuggled into your country on a monthly basis.....power to the people my resourceful friend!!!

[@stefantrethan]

The frame must be earthed. The hot wire should not go through the metal frame, the sharp edge can easily cut into the insulation. If you can't make the hole elsewhere in the brick you need a ceramic tube (e.g. from a fuse) to protect the wire. These two things will not make this contraption anywhere near safe but cost nothing and would eliminate completely unnecessary hazards. Only operate this thing on an RCD protected outlet, or better yet use a plug with integrated RCD. It's only $10 and can save your live. It would be better to use an isolation transformer, but for 2kW you are looking at maybe $100+. The solid state relay will likely require a heatsink for the 7amps. Just thought I mention it before you burn one up.

[@taow]

+stefantrethan Thanks, I already have earthed the frame and bought some high temperature cable but it didn't make it into this video. Also thanks about the heat sink, I wasn't sure if I would need one but now I know :)

[@terry4605]

wo wo wo wooooooooow, do something you love and you will never work a day in your life you seem to have that firmly within your grasp, and just taught me how to build a electric foundry thank you so much I really hope my boys love doing these things cause someone who loved what you are doing had to have taught you, you have a very bright future ahead

[@cavaughnhaynes]

Great video, here from one of Grants vids. Nice design and looks like it will last for some time, hook it up to a decent solar power supplier and you would be cost free, I know they get costly though.

[@matthewk937]

A solar panel that can power this cost way more than the electicy he will use in his life time

[@kalleklp7291]

A nice video..! Also, you have a very professional attitude to things. I must say, it's the first time I see a DIY furnace that runs electric. Thanks for sharing.

[@sevenproxies4255]

When filing the silicate bricks, couldn't you use water or maybe some type of grease on your file and the bricks to make the dust stick instead of getting airborne? Using a protective mask is a no brainer of course, but I think it might be good to do as a precauction.

[@1pcfred]

No.

[@peytonb3737]

You are literally one of my most favorite youtubers

[@xgford94]

That active lead going through the steel ( conducting) base is a worry if the insulation melts off, please put some fibreglass insulator shroud over it.

[@davidb6691]

Benjamin Clayton Damn. That forehead.

[@1pcfred]

Yeah I wasn't too keen on that myself. But hey, it seems to be working for him. You can actually get high temperature wire. I used some to rewire an electric stove once. I got it at an appliance repair shop. That, along with fiberglass sleeve insulation would be a good idea there.

[@MrOpenGL]

The frame should also be grounded (earthed)

[@1pcfred]

MrOpenGL what for?

[@MrOpenGL]

Paul Frederick If the live wire comes in contact with it, you will get shocked. Having it earthed will prevent that, and is also mandatory because it's not a double insulated device.

[@tdatitan]

The planet needs more minds like yours! :) You got another subscriber!

[@jromeroevo]

Wow! This is like a science fiction movie. Very nice tutorial.

[@McRoadPVP]

Who's here from King of Random?

[@arridexerandco]

Oxyze yup

[@romchompa6858]

YOURE SO COOL YOU WATCH KZbin OMG!

[@McRoadPVP]

R O M C H O M P A tf?

[@romchompa6858]

Oxyze YOU ARE SO COOL MY IDOL

[@monstermushmush]

Oxyze meeee

[@hawkthephoenix4701]

You're making something amazing here. If it gets big and companies start using electric foundries to make things with, that'll eliminate a lot of pollution from the world.

[@unyo3853]

Who came here after watching grant thompson?

[@smoke4131]

Geometry GD me

[@mario-cs1jo]

Geometry GD hi

[@AB-uv9kg]

Geometry GD me

[@communistloser3182]

Geometry GD me

[@___xyz___]

Yes, I believe I have watched a video by a man named Grant Thompson once in the past. Why is that relevant?

[@mythics791]

maybe the best video i have seen so far. I started to learn green casting in !983. It was old school and very dangerous. This method you have come a long way. all i have to say

[@taow]

Enjoy the video! Comment below telling me what upgrades you want me to make to this project for the next video and don't forget to follow me on Instagram for more updates and projects: instagram.com/theartofweapons/

[@kylepengelly8718]

Could please drop a link. Cheers

[@TehGreatFred]

Can it be used to forge knifes?

[@Lacksi12]

Mybe something to secure the wires? I think that it is a bit dangerous if you just put them in there like that...

[@4xdblack]

+The Art Of Weapons I'd say find a way to prevent the crucible from making contact with the wires.. Idk how you'd do that. Also a lid with a hole in it could be a cool addition. If the crucible was sitting securely in place, you could drop metal in without ever opening the lid.

[@4xdblack]

+syed waqar pretty much... but I imagine one with a hinge

[@drmodestoesq]

"It might not have been the quickest way...but it was quite satisfying." Brilliant..

[@Loubie2005]

"if you did touch the coils on accident then you'd die" well I ain't doing this

[@mechanickw.5995]

Very nice design man - really clever and well thought out. One tip - use more cutting oil when you drill through metal stock, your bits will last way longer! Keep it up.

[@alexandercarvunaris846]

lethal voltage i am aware it is half as much in the states but even here i have been shocked by the full 230 not lethal, painful but not lethal as long as you are not a child nor elderly i am fairly sure you would live.

[@glennwell2491]

Alexander Carvunaris well, I believed you, sadly i died...

[@alexandercarvunaris846]

oh i'm so sorry. how is the family holding up?

[@1234macro]

You think he will respond when he's dead? God damn moron.

[@arridexerandco]

Alexander Carvunaris Its about the amperage as well as the voltage

[@everwhere6837]

Its was quite obviously a joke. It seems there is always that guy that doesn't get it...

[@darrenmurray861]

Young man, you’re going to go very far in life.

[@dom_the3166]

After 5 mins: I could do this pretty easily! 2 mins later: angle grinder, bench vice, arch welder?! Crap.

[@maincommand8982]

Anything you build yourself is better then something bought. Good video, thank you for sharing.

[@switchrick166]

Wow, this kid is on a whole different level. Well done!

[@taow]

The video where I upgrade this foundry with a PID temperature controller and many other good thigs is now up! kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJfZc62ip9F-opI enjoy!

[@loganlewis8123]

hey when your cleaning off the slag on the welds dont beat the weld slide chisel down the side it comes off easier and doestn stress the weld good job though ima gonna make one to you should try and make a hho genarter there fun but dangerous my to faverite things also whAt electrodes are you using

[@JSpencer.]

I know this has nothing to do with what you just said do you have the best handwriting ever

[@billysgeo]

Exactly what's needed for forging and hardening steel for knife making!!!

[@pauldunford6599]

TAOW

[@billysgeo]

Oscar23 Vision908 ????????

[@brendongordon6733]

honestly man you did great this is the first electric foundry I've seen and it's brilliant

[@alexandert696]

Well dont go wild with arc welding . You get some radiation during the process.

[@alexandert696]

***** Never used those, less radiation I presume ?

[@spencerm8066]

Pretty sure he used smaw, not gtaw.

[@SciHeartJourney]

I'm sold! Using gas or charcoal do work, but the quietness really is attractive to me.

[@jakewarren2369]

cheapest way, until the electric bill comes

[@gscore420]

electric is pretty standard in the industry, so i would research before speaking, he may know what he is talking about

[@jakewarren2369]

yes, in the INDUSTRY not at home. leave that thing running long enough and im sure that the bill will increase a considerable amount

[@gscore420]

i think your just pissy because he has a better setup than you could build

[@jakewarren2369]

John Fyffe dude i have a home built propane setup and a waste oil burner for copper, believe me i dont care what he has im just making a point

[@gscore420]

and i just disagreeing, unless you can show me in numbers that you are right, i am not going to believe ether of you till i do the numbers my self, i would need burn rates on your set up, kwh use on his, you came off with a negative comment with nothing to back it really, so till you back, me and probably many others will still just think you are being pissy

[@8Sigurd]

An amazing attention to details, well planned, well documented, well executed, bravo, my young friend.

[@StezeeRider]

I'm rarely impressed by home-engineered systems... Yours is brilliant, you have a design you can develop, then sell worldwide. Good luck and best wishes.

[@EliteElDios]

This guy is a pure genius!

[@daddydawg1902]

OUTSTANDING WORK! THANK YOU for ALL your Efforts producing this very informative and detailed video.... SUBSCRIBED and LIKED !

[@gasgiant7122]

Hats off to you dude, what an excellent tutorial and kiln, I have a son your age and he wouldn’t do anything like this, you are a credit to your parents

[@gerryhassett7813]

this is one really smart articulate guy. well done!

[@g.w.mullins8800]

I'm very impressed with the detailed information and your professional manner. Great job!

[@meangreanbean]

The production on this video is..insane. I love it. I would cast TAOW in movies

[@popcornshiner3937]

Outstanding video tutorial mate absolutely fantastic, I want to go electric for the reasons you have already stated, I used gas to fire my foundry which worked great but the noise did my head in, and this is a great solution, looking forwards to the updates.

[@christopherahler4674]

You are clearly a brilliant young man. I hope you know how rare your skills are.

[@walmartonesie8824]

i love the way you say aluminum , its adorable.

[@shinrakitsune4967]

brilliant bro so proud that the world has people like you! i aspire to be like you someday, il check out the rest of your channel

[@cameroncrossley2312]

How does this kid only have around 150k subs???!? He easily deserves over 1 mill!

[@waylonyohe4261]

very intelligent and gifted young man. nice job.

[@dejaboyd7021]

Glad you have all the tools you need to make things

[@videogalore]

Great video, really well done! Thanks for taking the time to make it and I hope the GCSE's went well!

[@rb67mustang]

I think you did an amazing job building your electric foundry. Your How-To video is all anyone needs to make one for themselves. I am interested in casting my own parts out of aluminum and I just may build one of your foundries. Thank you very much for sharing such a detailed video. I subscribed to your channel and I'll be watching your other videos.

[@yoyosfpv823]

This video helped me build my forge/foundry which isn’t an exact copy but I used the same pid controller. I had access to an old kiln for ceramics so mine is comprised of fire brick from that and various parts from it

[@DemonChanSama]

For as young as you are you have an amazing grasp of engineering at its finest, you will achieve great things in your life!

[@PyroShim]

Really good video and forge! I have to make one as well. Luckily iron is much cheaper here and I have a good welder. The world would be a better place with more people like you.

[@OllyFilmer]

Wow, I am really impressed, was bidding on a £10 old gas bottle to make one, but now maybe change my mind. Well done.