Turning a Spark Plug Gasket into a Wedding Band

[@xylafoxlin]

If you watched to the veeeeery end you got rewarded with some bonus airplane and flying dog content, but if you didn’t- I mentioned that despite being a pilot myself, I’ve never put any aviation related content on this channel. This video was a bit of dipping my toes in the water to see how y’all like it so please do let me know if you did! 

ALSO, I didn’t plug Joe McFaul’s work enough in this video- he was wildly helpful and y’all should go give him a follow @mcfaulart

[@thecubansniper1]

More aviation stuff please!

[@MichaelBerthelsen]

One small correction.😅 (5:58) It's a physical bond, not a chemical one. The solder basically allows it to fuse together as if it were a single piece of metal.

[@HotelPapa100]

Airplanes, smart pretty woman, STAM, what's not to like? (I personally like my planes without an engine, but that's a small distraction.) Also, fate (or the algorithm) showed me your post literally 8 s after it went online, so maybe that wanted to tell me something.

[@terrybrannigan9963]

It was awesome!

[@nolunchiseverfree]

More aviation stuff please!

[@BPSspace]

Please more plane content thank youuuuuuuu (also this slapped, great job! The amount of different projects you're able to expertly pull off is wild)

[@Allan_aka_RocKITEman]

*AGREED!!!!*

[@andreasnewitsch59]

My wife likes to make ear rings but rings are looking possible after seeing your video. Thank you very much.

[@treavormiller9552]

That’s a freaking cool wedding! Also it’s really cool that you were able to make this video of it because it’ll be a wonderful memory for them!

[@xylafoxlin]

I also gave them a longer wedding video (more of the bridal party etc) to copyrighted music hahhaa

[@amoliski]

More aviation content, please. Also more wedding content, because that was one of the best wedding videos I've ever seen.

[@bubblesandboats4010]

I am a pilot and my wife had my wedding band made from part of the compressor turbine blade from Concord, absolutely love it. Yours looks really great as well, wonderfully done.

[@DrRusty5]

Very cool

[@gingernutpreacher]

Titanium? Or some strange nickel chrome alloy?

[@TheReaverOfDarkness]

@@gingernutpreacher The engines I worked on used alternating layers of titanium and other metals/alloys for the compressor, but it was a Harrier, not a Concorde.

[@rowanhannaway185]

@@gingernutpreacher not 100% sure unfortunately, so will go with some strange nickle chrome alloy. The jeweler said it was the toughest material he ever had to work with.

[@MrAlekoy]

Nerdiest engagement story and wedding ever, and I was a tiny bit surprised to see that Xyla flies, for about 3 seconds, and then I remembered that it was Xyla, and it just makes total sense.

[@alonespirit9923]

Now that you mention it, "Oh, that's Xyla." would explain quite a few things which might happen ... ;D

[@electricpaisy6045]

when?

[@russwilliams4777]

Love the air-drop of the bride's bouquet... congrats to Jess and Bryan!

[@15emo15luke15]

Honestly you could make content about any ole thing and I'd watch just because of your energy and the passion you bring to the projects. You are awesome! 😃

[@feralbeagle]

That's a beautiful ring! 20 years ago I experimented and made rings from plain steel. I gave one to my gf at the time. When we decided to get married, I asked her what she would like for a wedding ring. She said "I like this one because you made it! " Now I had the job of convincing her father that a ring made essentially from tie wire was a good enough gift for his daughter. The rings were shiny and silky smooth and I said romantic sciency things about carbon and iron during the ceremony and he seemed satisfied. We are still married and the rings have lasted for over 20 years.

[@CruzMonrreal]

"seriously, what can't you do?" Remember that. It's true.

[@panda_invention1810]

🤧

[@vigilantcosmicpenguin8721]

Just finding out she's a pilot, yep, that's true.

[@gregkrekelberg4632]

Please do post more aviation content! Though don't neglect the awesome woodworking, fiberglass, and resin. I've learned a ton from you. (Also keep doing rocket stuff with Joe too. :) )

[@TheReaverOfDarkness]

We need a plane made of wood which carries a rocket made of wood!

[@Joe___R]

If you want to make bending wood much easier for a future project look up ammonia wood bending. With this technique you can literally tie wood in knots and when it dries it will be just as strong as it originally was.

[@figjoy]

Nice rings. Great airplane wedding video montage and yes, to aviation content! In fact, why not hook up with Dezso Molnar and his flying race car projects!

[@thomasrupesinghe]

That's such a beautifully unique and special wedding ring! Also goddamn that is one beautiful wedding, and I'd love to see more aviation content!

[@SeanHollingsworth]

Excellent ring fabrication!!! And yes to more aviation! Be sure and lookup Mike Patey, as he his entire family are heavily into aviation. He flies, his wife flies, and he designs and builds his own aircraft.

[@SmokeandLights]

I say do whatever content makes you happy, because that is what makes your videos awesome. I'm probably never going to have a pilots license, be a rocketeer, or build a canoe from scratch, but I've thoroughly enjoyed watching you do all of those things, and found them highly relatable. I have to say, I'm on an intermediate level with my lathe (ok, LOW intermediate maybe), and it is nice to see you make the rings without even using one. It's easy to fall into the trap of "I can't because I don't have this tool". You remind me that I should be thinking "I can do it, the tool just makes it easier" instead. Even owning a lathe, There's a thousand accessories and chucks that seem indispensable, but with a little thought can be worked around.

[@sarowie]

I love what you did here. The ring has great contrast and the charm of both fine hand precision work, yet also "hand tight plus one turn" workmanship, that is not afraid of pragmatism to make a part fit for service.

[@daniel_bohrer]

Xyla: "Uh-oh. I think I went to far… oops… 😭" Bridegroom: "Srsly, what can't you do? This is amazing 😍" It's always like that, we makers always have a total different expectation what other people will think of our makes!

[@richskater]

Friend: "man, this is a really nice porch! You did a fantastic job on it." Me: "Well, right here is a nail that missed. Over here is some deck boards that aren't quite even. This pillar isn't quite plum and the steps are too spongy."

[@sarowie]

it kind of reminds me of Adam Savage and other markers, that call imperfections from the maker "witness marks" and respect that any item made by a human has traces of its maker and that is not a bad thing. So, even after seeing this video, the groom will look at the dark spot in the wood joint and think of it as prove of the craftmanship and uniqueness, not an imperfection.

[@zeekjones1]

@@sarowie As a perfectionist... This concept terrifies me. _An impossible goal... Leave no trace... A small tool scratch in the wood must be patched and repatterned!!!_ :O I swear my project output suffers greatly touching-up all the things... Or even finding motivation to start something I know will take so much mental strain.

[@russwilliams4777]

@@sarowie Very similar to the Japanese "wabi-sabi" concept. Objects carry traces of the natural materials they're made from, their maker, and their entire history... things that are touched will eventually be worn down by the hands that touch them, and that's not a bad thing. It just... is.

[@hedgehog3180]

I think that's because when you make something you see the entire process of it and how many of the steps were ugly and looked unflattering and once you finish it you see all the traces of that. But to everyone else who only sees the initial thing and then the finished product it's just like you somehow magically transformed that boring input into something amazing, and in general to everyone who only sees the finished product they never even notice all the small traces that you're aware of and know what mean, they just see the whole thing and is stunned by it. Even if they notice the trace they have absolutely no idea what it means, to them it's probably just a detail and nothing more, they have no idea that this was a thing you were trying to avoid and so on.

[@slam854]

That was beautiful...about People, Giving and Flying. Throw in some all around LOVE, too.

[@robertjeffery3237]

She has the most pleasant voice, elegant fingers and a brilliant mind. Ms. Foxlin. What an outstandingly beautiful gift you made. Thank you for sharing.

[@JackyTran]

I love that you science the shit out of explaining what happens to the silver when forging it. What can’t you do Xyla?

[@elp2tlh]

Thank you, Xyla, for the smiles you bring with every video.

[@icychill105]

That has got to be the coolest wedding in history, also very jealous of whoever owns that piper cub.

[@Perry_Wolf]

The Piper Cub?! How about that Pitts Special!!!!!! That flyby was so cool!

[@shawncarlile2610]

Absolutely gorgeous rings, Xyla. It was such a thoughtful project, as well. Not many people would have such a touching story for their wedding bands. It’s wonderful! I would love to see more videos of your aviation work. It sounds very thrilling to watch. ☺️

[@andrewedgecombe]

Love the rings - deeply sentimental pieces with great stories behind them. And they came out wonderfully! What an amazing event!

[@johnkemas7344]

Coolest wedding I've ever seen!! Very nice work on the rings!! One word of advice to you and your viewers, which you probably already know as an engineer but many viewers won't know this. Many types of copper used in electrical applications contain Beryllium in their alloys, a very toxic metal. (Primarily in dust form) Unlikely used in your spark plug gasket. It is commonly found in applications in microwave ovens ceramic magnetron tube insulators (often pink in color). Not applicable in your use. But Beryllium Copper alloys and Beryllium Bronze alloys are very high strength alloys and often as strong as alloy steels of some types. These materials are non-sparking and are very strong and often used to make non- sparking tools for use in explosive environments or areas needing non-magetic tooling. As a former T&D maker working with exotic materials respirators and special handling was requited for any alloy with Beryllium, Cadmium, Mercury, Arsenic and all the other usual toxic metals. Always best to be safe if not sure!! All us makers will always scrounge materials if they are free!! Part of the fun!!

[@sultanhusnoo8552]

had so much theory abt metal in engineering class but that shot where the wire just "relaxes" is damn magical❤️❤️❤️ really got the point through much better than numerous hours of class

[@theworkvacationers3380]

Yes please, more airplane and Rocket content. I love all your videos so far

[@SapioiT]

In the ad at the end, you feel more genuine. Don't know why, but you do. It might be the lighting, it might be the makeup (or lack thereof), it might be something else entirely, but still, you do feel more genuine.

[@ch1pnd413]

Everything here is gorgeous: the ring, the wedding... just incredible!

[@retro61]

At the risk of repeating myself, go where your muse takes you. I'm happy to follow along for the ride. With your enthusiasm, willingness to face a challenge & sense of fun It's all good

[@emilyselwood6456]

That is such a lovely pair rings. Having made wooden rings, no where near the quality you achieved, that is impressive.

[@RNMSC]

I know several pilots, fixed wing, rotors, and lighter than air. I myself do not have a pilots license (having the bare minimum to operate a drone is nothing like the requirements to fly as far as I'm concerned, and other than possibly getting an experimental aircraft license, I no longer can become a pilot (I would not pass the medical) all that said, I've seen enough in your videos up till now to know you enjoy flying, and I'm glad you're sharing more of that now. Keep it up. You will always find folk who love the things you do. And the folk who don't, are not worth worrying about. Do what you love to do. Share what you love to share. You'll have people's attention., and no matter what you'll be up, up and away!

[@flyingfiddler90q]

No medical required for Sport Pilot. Maybe look into it...

[@RNMSC]

@@flyingfiddler90qThanks, I'll have to look into that.

[@TheUnknownFactor]

I think planes are cool, but I am definitely here for the maker stuff. For me, so long as there's maker stuff I'm here for it. But I entirely encourage you to make whatever content you most enjoy making, if that moves away from maker content, I am sure there's still a large audience for it!

[@HighFlight2k2]

Heck yeah I want plane content. Being a pilot myself I can never get enough! Great job on the rings!

[@bruceleealmighty]

Always enjoy you energy no matter the content, but will most certainly enjoy pilot and possibly all variety of content. Playlist or possibly spin off channels welcome. great stuff.

[@scottyallen7237]

Yes on the airplane content! I think you would really like Mike Patey's channel where he explains and shows in detail how he made a totally unique carbon cub-like airplane called Scrappy.

[@albatross8361]

Mike Patey seems to be a really extraordinary guy, talented, tireless, perpetually cheerful, I don't know how he does it.

[@OGsDangerShow]

Great video. I loved seeing the process. But the wedding/airport montage gave me the chills. Excellent work.

[@jessiez5268]

Yes, please more plane contact. My husband and I are building a long-ez, and we cannot get enough of people and their love of aviation.

[@EvermoreStudio]

Another great video! A neat project with a fantastic story! In case it is of any use in the future: I switched to polyethylene (food handler’s) gloves when working with CA glue. CA doesn’t stick to those like it does to nitrile and latex.

[@anthonycalia1317]

YES! Aviation is a big part of a lot of our lives and would love to see more. Watching a wedding with J3 Cubs and Pitts doing flybys was very cool

[@Cunning69Linguist]

yes, please more flying-related content. i'm more amazed by you with every video, learning that you are also a pilot is another whole layer of respect i have for you.

[@Jimmyatsea]

So beautiful to see the old SAAF Harvard there. What a special way to get married.

[@humanhuman9933]

This is simultaneously one of the smartest but then romantic thing I've ever seen ❣️

[@vigilantcosmicpenguin8721]

Which makes it even smarter and more romantic because it's both of them.

[@shkotayd9749]

You are THE worlds most awesome, charismatic, and capable nerd! Being wildly cute also helps!

[@timaidley7801]

YES airplane TO content! mixing two of my favorite KZbin Genres - makers and pilots YES PLEASE

[@chrisosh9574]

Ex airframe engineer here, I have played in a lot of light aircraft so bring 'em on. Those rings are one way to keep a spark in the marriage.

[@icastromusic]

I love the drill press as a "vertical lathe" technique! I've used that technique several times for sanding/polishing circular objects!

[@ArcticMayhem]

As a pilot and canoe(er/ist?), I think you should do more of both. Flying and canoeing are awesome.

[@poweriu2]

Yes, please, more planes! Especially since you're also an epoxy fanatic, as building a glass plane (Cozy MKIV) is high on my bucket list.

[@MichaelKubler-kublermdk]

+1 to more flying content. I started flying when I was 16. I got my PPL just after my 18th birthday (It was too windy to get it on my actual Birthday). But I've basically not flown since. That was 19 years ago. I still miss it.

[@MichaelKubler-kublermdk]

I'm living in another country, have a family and don't have time, money nor access to the skies except via my Drone. So yeah, Xyla, let us live vicariously through you :-D

[@arshia.sasson]

10:16 Don't move! Xyla's vision is based on motion. In all seriousness, great project

[@michaelanderson3063]

Nice wedding, very different. If you have to do something like a ring again try a CA finish. Pen turners use it quite a bit. Check turning pens with CA finish

[@Dr.K.Wette_BE]

10:34 Precisely the kind of face I can't help making while being filmed ! (and yes for aviation, I used to fly paramotor)

[@AgiHammerthief]

18:50 „seriously, what can’t you do?“ with that sunny attitude: Nothing!

[@rjung_ch]

Hats off to you my dear, you amaze me every time. I flew myself years ago, was one of the best times I had in my life. Too bad I can't fly anymore. Enjoy it, it's the best fun out there!

[@alexdreher]

Aviation, Boats build, Dresses made from whatever, whatever you do, I will watch it ! This is one of the best channels I know!

[@aronseptianto8142]

that wedding look cool as heck, yeeting the bouquet out from an airplane? that's just the cherry on top

[@BlazeMiskulin]

Not at all what I was expecting from the title. Much more complex, and much more interesting. Almost 50 years of making* and I'm still learning things from amazing people like you. ----- * I was about 6 or 7 when Dad handed me a pile of lumber scraps, a coffee can full of random nails, and a hammer. I built "boats".... and very quickly learned about the concept of "center of gravity". :D

[@interdesk9516]

A western wedding using a T6 Texan for an alter, that's very airport cool. Great job on the rings

[@PghFlip]

Neat and very thoughtful project! Bride and groom were lovely! They act like they'd be fun to hang around.

[@desmond-hawkins]

Amazing job! I really appreciate all the explanations about this process, the mistakes, all the small choices that someone doing this for the first time would have to make. P.S. favorite shot: 10:34

[@FrankLavoy]

I'm floored! What a great result! Those rings are significant, simple and beautiful. Bravo 👏🏼😃

[@Viniter]

Avgeek content? Yes, please! A channel that combines arts, engineering and aviation? That's like all of my subscriptions condensed into one! Also... cedar-strip cub when?!

[@jcims]

Other people I've been subscribed to for the past few years: 310 Pilot, Mike Patey, Trent Palmer, Mojogrip, FlightChops, Premier1 Driver, Cory Robin, etc etc. In short, YESSSS on the aviation stuff!!! I'm still looking in from the outside and just don't get a chance to engage with that community and stuff like this video really makes me want to get into it. Also just love to see how 'regular folk' do the thing. I'm in awe of Mike Patey, for example, and even have cutoffs from Scrappy's wing spars on my desk, but he spends more on layup for a new door frame than I have in my 2021 hobby budget xD. (Great vid btw)

[@Syrkyth]

3:58 I also fully expected to hear the musical **ping** of a blade breaking. Respect! I used to break them all the time by drifting to the right trying to (improperly) see what my cut was doing. Hell, I still break hacksaw blades waaaay too often for my the liking of my wallet.

[@phil_townes]

YES! Who WOULDN"T want more aviation?!? More planes please! Also, coolest rings ever. Seriously well done.

[@edwardpaulsen1074]

Oh yeah! Aviation content is a huge "Thumbs up" from me... long time Civil Air Patrol 'volunteer' and been in on many operations. I'm not the one usually flying, but I was running the air navigation and plotting as well as observation (or spotting) and specialized SAR equipment. Love flying!

[@unclejrok9083]

Everything about this video excited me! Airplanes, cowboys, engineering, making, jewelry, weddings... Great video Xyla!

[@beautifulsmall]

Im impressed you didn't snap the fret saw blade. Borax powder and spit. weve all done it. Love the ring streacher, Hellerman 3 leg sleve streacher .Wood ring, I tried pens , staibilizer, i tried a few, would be great to see what your opinions are for these products. Some are crazy prices with wonderous properties. Try ball ending copper wire with a blowlamp, its a pleasure. Great work.

[@andrepedro9249]

Quick point on work hardening. I was taught that what it does is creates some small imperfections in the structure of the material that make future deformations harder to propagate. This makes the material less plastic and harder but but it also becomes more fragile.

[@rickbruceroche2038]

The amount of patience you have is AMAZING!

[@_tyrannus]

Fine woodworking, fiber-glassing, piloting... I might be taking a plot of your abilities and drawing a linear projection there, but it would be amazing (and I would not be surprised) if you one day built your own aircraft. With your ever great attention to detail it would be a flying piece of art.

[@TheHengeProphet]

An unexpected crossover into the "Trent Palmer/Mike/Mark Patey world" of aviation! Not to specifically attribute plane content to them, but they have been my youtube gateway, as compared to games like Ace Combat which is a completely different realm.

[@tracyalan7201]

That is the coolest set of rings that you made. I think the couple will cherish it more than normal, because it was specially made for them. Its the significance to the couple and its one of a kind set of rings that is hard to beat. Awesome work.

[@LaurenzEdelman]

I was in aviation for 20 years so I would love to see more content like this. It is a nice addition to the excellent videoes you have on your channel. :-)

[@TravisFabel]

Yes, more airplane and build content!

[@robz6306]

When expanding a ring make sure when it’s that wide you pull it off and turn it around so it pulls each side evenly. I’m glad you decided to hard solder instead of fusing. Silver isn’t as hard to do as platinum but it is still more temperamental than gold. Fantastic work for someone who is not a jeweler

[@lithros1]

Admittedly, I was going to watch this because of a twitter post about your flying. I'm glad I watched the ring making. Truly amazing.

[@GhostRyderFPV]

'Crap', whippin' in with a Piper Cub, wearing a wedding dress, is the most Baller thing I've ever seen. Ever. Of all time. Congratulations, those rings were the centerpiece to a beautiful (and diverse!), wedding ceremony!

[@tach-uq5tw]

I hereby nominate Xyla Foxlin to the award for "best and coolest friend one can have"

[@queenslandpredatorexpose5240]

Such a awesome friend you are… I wish I had a friend even a fraction as thoughtful as you !!

[@ricknplano1401]

Aviation content would be a nice addition to an already fun channel. Thanks for sharing your talents with us.

[@jock-of-ages73]

Yes! Please do more plane videos, it's one of the many things i have an interest in. 🛩🛸🛠⚔🗡🪚🪓🗡🧲✈🚁🚀

[@clayspurlock6849]

Would love to see some aviation content. My daughter loves art and building, so I enjoy sharing your videos with her, would love for her to see you flying also!

[@MrChief101]

Very beautiful work-- bride, bridesmaid! Sure, who wouldn't like to see more airplane content? Love the Confuse-O-Dog intercom feature.

[@samtheboss6274]

This is so cool I love that a spark plug gasket from a plane was used because my dad is a pilot and he loves flying and I love that some antique planes are used because I have a 1957 Chevy bel air that I use to shofar bride and grooms from their weddings great video keep up the great work

[@Sudz3]

Oh man, as a Kid I worked at a flying club and one of my "jobs" was to heat up the copper spark plug washers and then Squelch them in cool water so we could re-use them. One of the more satisfying things I did!

[@corykathol1868]

I believe Walt Disney said "Imagination is more important than knowledge." But when one can combine the two nothing is impossible. I do believe your skill sets and creativity shine in every video answering the question of is there anything you can't do. Love your video's.

[@TheAussieRepairGuy]

9:15 - CA glue on silver, just soak it in acetone, and you can have another shot...

[@jesshighland7177]

Great video! Would love to see more plane, flying, community content. Thanks for sharing.

[@floatsomboy]

Nice rings good work on those. Warmed my heart to see a Texan/Harvard in SAAF markings as the backdrop for the ceremony.

[@FromTheNard]

I like her sense of humor! Wedding at end was very cool. Neat to see Xyla uses whatever tool is on the bench to get the job done. I really like seeing the ‘ah, I see a problem here…’ moments and she just keeps going. It annoys me to see project videos where nothing goes wrong and there’s this perfect product at the end. That never happens on my workbench.

[@thomasboese3793]

"That" is the small difference between a true creator and someone putting together a "How To Do This" film for KZbin or wherever it ends up.

[@xgford94]

All pilots are barnstormers at heart this is just more evidence. Beautiful rings well done. And congratulations to the couple

[@FARLANDER762]

crapwhereaminow is so perfect for a pilot. I cannot tell how many times I've climbed out of an airplane, looked around and wondered "Where the hell am I?" It's just 3 letters on a map until you get there.

[@1972Sylvester]

recently took up my model building hobby. Building a ship (HMS Endeavor). Relearning techniques I had forgotten over time. Wood rules

[@mrmikesparks]

More aviation content please! A visit to Mike Patey's workshop/hangar would be amazing! Or a day flying with Trent Palmer and the Flying Cowboys!

[@that-pixel_guy7636]

16:15 mans got the plane doing a donut and burning rubber. Cars: “you can’t do that” Plane: “smoke screen goes 🌬”

[@jimhood1202]

Nice job. I like making jewelry also and am particularly fond of mixing natural and man made materials. Well done for the design and execution.

[@terranceolive6792]

Another crazy and wonderful project can't wait to see what's next