Turning Plastic Trash into a Gift for our Mum

[@BrothersMake]

Thanks for watching! Let us know if there are any other products that we could make using our new CNC machine🤙♻

[@LowKeyTroll]

Boomerangs! Then you could tie-in something about "don't throw away plastic"

[@wedyixv]

Hi @BrothersMake, I'm getting start with 3d fillament, and recycling, you know where can i get the machine to identificate type of plastic?

[@wedyixv]

I follow you guys a long time i love yours videos

[@mavigogun]

Can you tell us the cost of the PlasTell device?

[@THandP_org]

Lots of people getting into Summer Tubbing thanks to the Aquarium Co-op channel and Master Breeder Dean. It would be really awesome to see summer tubs (150 L to 800 L) made out of recycled plastic, to show off various plants as well as the fish/shrimp that are being grown/bred in the summer tubs. Thank you!

[@inventtory1272]

I sort HDPE into 3 categories by their viscosity: -Thick, or blow molded as you mentioned. This includes things like milk jugs, laundry detergent bottles, and most household containers. -Thin, or injection molded as you mentioned. Which can be anything from paint buckets, hard hats, milk and soda crates, Ice cream containers, and even some large storage totes. This also includes Type #4. LDPE (Low Density Polyethylene.) Which is more than likely what you're bottle caps actually are. And this also includes MDPE medium density polyethylene (Sometimes labeled as type 3 because the resin sorting system just awful) MDPE can be found most often as a packing material. It's melts beautifully too. -Grocery Bags. These get their own category because of additives that make them even thicker than blow molding and also fibrous. They melt really well, and the thin layers let you do some neat tricks. Unfortunately it CNC's with a terrible finish, and hitting it with a heat gun makes it worse.

[@paulvincentangcon2659]

Do they smell as they melt?

[@inventtory1272]

@@paulvincentangcon2659 Not really, no. Or at least less than a 3D printer when they do. If you keep the temperature low they won't.

[@inventtory1272]

You guys really ought to try my press. It has all the benefits of direct heat, actively clamps during the process, and can be set to the side while cooling so your oven can roll right into heating another press. It's monumentally less labor. And you're only using $8 in springs instead of an entire bottle jack.

[@MaryAnnNytowl]

I will certainly look over what you have. However, if you get hold of a working bottle jack at an auction for $2, it makes a difference. 😏

[@inventtory1272]

@@MaryAnnNytowl That's a nice find but can still only handle one at a time. Since my devices is both the press and the clamp I can pull them out of the oven to cool and load up the whole new set. What they lack in size they make up for in speed, ease-of-use, and a consistently lower price without getting lucky.

[@Rathdrgnknight]

seeing you twist the molten plastic reminded me of candy pulling. I wonder if it's possible to do plastic pulling? It would probably make the plastic much weaker, as the point of pulling candy is to introduce air bubbles but it would be interesting to see if it's possible.

[@jon545]

Good to see ya'll still at it . We expanded and have a line of jewelry made especially by volunteers and regulars that come to have fun turning garbage into treasures . I would really like a cnc machine to make products but you know as well as I do there has to be an end to the amount of tools you own lol . Otherwise you wouldn't have any room to work . Keep at it men and talk again soon .

[@joeruss1834]

A candy hook might be a good tool for the stretching and twisting of the combined plastics. Lofty Pursuits does this in a lot of their videos (except with molten sugar).

[@BrothersMake]

Interesting idea!

[@plasticochido]

Every precious plastic workspace needs that machine!

[@robinhannon3488]

Hi guys. Thank you for bringing attention to the differences in hdpe ie extrusion molded and blow molded. Also, I miss doing this stuff myself too.

[@BrothersMake]

We thought it was interesting enough to include in the video! Thanks for watching 🤙🏽

[@mavigogun]

@@BrothersMake It's this sort of process insight that saves others from consternation and frustration. Much thanks.

[@robinhannon3488]

@@BrothersMake like I said I used do this myself and never understood why some hdpe would be more molten/melt faster than other bits of hdpe. So it definitely helps that type of insight/knowledge. Thanks for sharing.

[@jonasgeez2140]

Wow that piece of plastic you made was goregous never seen that done before how awsome

[@michellejohnson9177]

A jar with lid would be cool with food grade plastics for storage like beans or even bathroom use like q-tips. ANother cool idea would be spoon rests or soap dishes, ash trays (lol), lamp shades, pet food dish or bowl holder, knife block for your plastic knives, trash bin, office supplied organizer to name a few

[@llareanna8287]

Love the glass carriers. excellent job as always, very inspiring

[@BrothersMake]

Thank you!!

[@Y.HAJ.]

Great choice of colors !

[@marklaw9124]

wow that's awesome I would definitely bye 1 of those if you started selling them, definitely in that color to.

[@amitt2636]

Can you make a cajon with all recycled plastic .... It would be fun for the music lovers 😄

[@hiromi1038]

8:08 would make great flower petals. Great content!

[@stepcraftgermany]

First try and it turned out amazing! Congratulations on your first CNC project! 🥳

[@BrothersMake]

🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@freakygardener8033]

I was hoping to see Mom's reaction!

[@BrothersMake]

Sorry, we actually uploaded it before we gave it to her! She was very pleased though 🙌🏼🍷

[@forrestchung782]

Hey guys, can you guys please do a video on the different types of plastic and what their number is. And how each of the plastics will flex or not flex. That would be nice. Thank you for the great videos. Forrest

[@LoveAngelLA]

Bottle Carrier looked great

[@genevievemurray7743]

I’m suggesting a system of self slotting tiles to construct a safe cubby house or chook pen.

[@linnellweekes-richards9840]

Thanks for your videos, could I share them at work we are reducing our plastic waste and your ideas and videos will help with getting more staff to recycle and because of how large our organisation is you will get alot more people watching. I would like to see if you could make a kitchen tidy I have a lot off cereal boxes and bottles of bbq sweet chilli and yoghurt mint sauce and need to stack them up neatly as I don't have a lot of cupboard space. Thank you again

[@Vidchemy]

Glad I found your channel! My meds bottles are white No, 2 plastic. Sadly, the old microwave I was going to use for projects finally gave up the ghost. The microwave won't go to waste, though. The inside has plenty of room to hold items out of the way while the paint or glue dries.

[@BrothersMake]

That’s awesome! Microwaves don’t work to melt plastic so probably best as a glue drying box!

[@julia1999rene]

MVP!!! -That is More Vino Please

[@BrothersMake]

😅😅

[@cerwelt]

An idea: produce a download of the pattern you made for the CNC. All of your designs are sellable. I think your wine carrier would be a great Mother’s or Father’s Day gift. Also perfect for celebrating engagements, weddings, anniversaries or Valentine’s Day.

[@inventtory1272]

How come you don't mention the tray you put in your toaster oven to separate the heating element from a direct line of sight to the plastic?

[@fearfulsteel7889]

It's the short guy from your tutor wishing you good luck

[@rockycurtis6486]

He can finally reach the bottom shelf

[@justhereforalaugh1660]

@@rockycurtis6486 if he uses a step ladder

[@rockycurtis6486]

😂

[@BrothersMake]

I’d give you a high 5, but..

[@nomad82tube]

What mats are used when working with grills and molds? Teflon and silicone?

[@adamleutenegger9900]

Where did you get the shredder? I've got two high school students working on a project to reuse 3d printer filament failures/rafts/supports and they could use a shredder.

[@kevinsloan7070]

Have you guys thought about trying to work with plastic bags? I've seen some people make rope out of plastic bags, some people even make plarn (plastic yarn) im thinking about getting into the recycling business and thought maybe plastic bags would be a good start. Love the videos though, keep up the good work🙌

[@thefishwillbearmed7391]

They've done videos on ironing plastic bags together to form a "fabric". I think they made them into wallets if I recall

[@dawnlambe8601]

You should absolutely sell them!

[@pat_link_]

Wow, amazing

[@BrothersMake]

Thank you Pat 🤍

[@piafinch7537]

Great CNC machine.... you can plan to cut items from a whole sheet to reduce time and effort wasting...example... cut a wine carrier from the middle and a couple of keychains bearing your logo from around the edges all in the one setting.

[@Cuisinepourmoi]

Thanks ❤

[@coryholding232]

Have you guys started making 3d colour filament? That would be awesome to watch and make a bit of cash too!

[@TheAccidentalViking]

I'm not seeing this as a consumer product. But maybe a trade item. It could be adapted to serve a bottle of wine in a cafe or restaurant and presented by wait staff and branded for novel touch.

[@andymorel4645]

Hi the brothers make, do you think you could make a small boat for Lake with paddles, it could be so much fun.

[@swamisamartha3332]

What is the liner used in the press????

[@michaeldevitt5316]

Hi what do you use as a release agent silicone to stop it sticking to the wood thanks Mike

[@keaco73]

If you stay within the temperature guidelines of HDPE Is it still not safe to use your regular kitchen oven in order to melt some of the plastic? Thanks for the videos I love them.

[@joseangelriverac7490]

How good will the plastic work to make knives handles? Also you can give any texture to those same handles with the CNC machine.

[@johngriffith744]

Love the new toys 😁 Quick question - is there any limit on how often you can remelt the waste plastic?

[@evecooney7400]

Could you add glitter to any of your projects? I have old glitter (back from before we knew about the evils of plastic and glitter) and I'm looking to use it in a way that won't let it escape into the environment and thought maybe it could be melted in with a project.

[@amitt2636]

Or maybe an congo ....or an snare , or darbuka or may be drumsticks 🥁 do it for the subscribers who love music 🎵🎶🎶

[@adamleutenegger9900]

What is the black sheet you use in the panini press?

[@fjmolga]

Hola, buenos días, ese gadget para saber el plástico por la densidad, donde se compra?

[@justanpayne8748]

Were did you brothers find the plastic Id tool?

[@nicmc3077]

Inlay another color combo into whatever you cut out..your Brothers Make logo. Use the press then use the thickness planer to shave it down to flush.

[@JustARandomOnTheWeb]

Hey, you guys have inspired me so much- im so excited to home recycle, just getting what I need to get started (including Hdpe as I live almost zero waste and so didn’t have any). 2 questions- how do you mark finished projects as with the 2 ♻️ code? Would a silicone baking sheet work on the panini press?

[@eliasmawishe4558]

Thanks you sir

[@jpwoodwork]

Awesome Lads

[@BrothersMake]

Thanks man

[@gary2255]

Do you have links to the machines you use, such as shredder and extruder. TY

[@BrothersMake]

Check out PlasticPreneur.com - Mention code ‘BROTHERSMAKE’ for 5% off all machines and moulds 🤙🏽

[@markeldred5541]

Hey guys really love this channel. I really enjoy watching what you've done and you've inspired me..But how do you figure out how many bottle caps is going to take to do a project? For example how do I figure out a 1x3x6 ft plank? Do you have a formula? You have a guideline on how much material it will take. Have I missed a video you've already made?. Maybe I'm too new to your place here. But as a newbie, how do you know how much you need? Do you know by weight? By approximate number of caps? Just hope you can spare me from the.. "Learning the hard way" bit. Regardless, still love what you do whether you answer me or not I'll still be a fan. Thank you anyways.

[@THandP_org]

Did you find the video from roughly a year ago ("making a 2 × 4 beam" I believe?) that includes the formula for determining mass?

[@BrothersMake]

Thanks a lot! As mentioned in the above comment, we included this formula in our HDPE beam video - hopefully it helps 😊

[@markeldred5541]

Would you have me recall the name of the video?

[@anthalshop]

What kind of black paper di you use it?

[@derroadcyclist9664]

Teflon baking sheets

[@mikamitcha]

A bit late to the party as I just discovered you guys this past makers secret santa, but you want to be careful cutting out whole pieces on a CNC machine. Loose pieces can catch the bit and either be thrown or break the bit, its safer to leave tabs on it and cut it out manually.

[@99rylee]

You 2 should try making jewlery

[@BrothersMake]

We already do! brothersmake.com/shop

[@kayleysaunders4589]

Where can I find a plastic shredder like that???!!! 1:35 I want. I need. My family thinks I am crazy for saving recyclable materials( they take up space).

[@cerwelt]

Second viewing. I am always amazed !

[@jaronverunque4817]

Can you use other types of plastics such as the plastic bottles? Thank you for your answer

[@zodd0001]

Can you tell me what are those heat-proof black foils ?

[@jaydenhardingArtist]

Is hdpe plastic any good for sculpting directly say as like a clay? or does it set and cool to quickly? I guess you could carve it as if it were wood.

[@dannyd.a.t9687]

Try making noodles out of the plastic and 3D printing it. This is more efficient and creates less waste

[@azharmukhi5894]

Sir/ma'am, 1st of all 3d printer are expensive and 2nd of all, if they don't work with HDPE then that would be a total waste of money. These 3d printer filaments are already made by some companies professionally and I would also like to see this two brothers experiment with that but they probably won't.

[@CherylDavison-j8k]

What's the time and temperature for the panini press?

[@adrianobolesina1983]

Hello, congratulations on your work, I would like to know what material is used to coat the lids to melt in the press or in the oven ?

[@kayleysaunders4589]

Where can I find that plastic identifying tool/tec???!!! 0:55

[@iamvonimmel]

Does anyone know the price of one of those Plastell machines?

[@matoha4431]

£2500

[@junjieding9520]

How many tons does it take to manually press plastic with a jack?

[@carolinewright7844]

I’m hooked on your videos 👏👏👏 but please stop the music 😩😩 it makes me feel like I’m hanging on the phone and they play that music on a loop 🙀🙀🙀

[@redwoodrebelgirl3010]

I agree.

[@kayleysaunders4589]

Where can you find second hand panini presses??? I have tried looking for some but the ones I found all had grill lines/ grill look; no flat surface.

[@matthewunderwood6142]

In the US, I would try garage sales, or thrift stores. It would be easier to find a waffle iron, some even have temperature controls on them.

[@matthewunderwood6142]

After Christmas sales are great sometimes, I got a new Spiderman and a new Avengers waffle iron at Walmart a couple years ago for only $5 each.

[@kithorwing2856]

Hi whts tht 2 black sheets to layer t panini press? Tqvm

[@papiliopurpuro]

Teflon reusable baking sheet/oven liner

[@palavalsachandrassekharpat7269]

I ❤

[@Yesiloveburritos]

I know i'm 4 weeks late, but, if you guys know how to do it, can you tell me how to make hdpe uv stabilized?

[@tarog6]

It would be nice to find an easy way to recycle plastic to use in 3D printing filament.

[@tooomas821]

A question, why the hdpe is not used on interior floor tiles, is it toxic, very delicate, too much work or another reason ???, greetings from Santiago of Chile.

[@PYONGDESINGNER]

Faz uma raquete de ping pong make a ping pong paddle

[@dcbichos8005]

Onde eu posso acha pra compra esse triturador de plástico?

[@BrothersMake]

Plastic Preneur

[@dcbichos8005]

@@BrothersMake obrigado

[@maria_mub2529]

i need shredder 🙏🙏🙏

[@robertdrew7134]

How about the 4ocean logo

[@rumahkanza]

what is the name of that tool?

[@T-MARY]

what type of glove you can use if I don´t have access to those you use?

[@raulperona389]

Heyy bro's i would like to try to do a plyo PE box

[@nachtdiertje1972]

Is't it possible to make filament for a 3d printer (1,75 mm) from these materials? The meltingtemperature is low enough to adjust this printer to and the colours would be amazing.

[@BrothersMake]

Unfortunately not. The shrink rate of HDPE isn’t conducive to making filament from it.

[@ericeinsmann5559]

How much is that Plas-tell unit? Their website doesn't say..

[@matoha4431]

£2500

[@thefishwillbearmed7391]

​@@matoha4431😮😮😮

[@_Und3adX]

Still waiting on that Boss Bichard collab lads! 👉🏻⌚

[@db7059]

I was thinking of going ahead to melt bottle tops but im unsure of what types of plastic it is after seeing this.

[@BrothersMake]

Look for the HDPE ♻️2 symbol 🤙🏽

[@mrsbeast9847]

Hi Guys. An important question... How easy would it be to scale to produce for example 10,000 wine carrier or any of your products for that matter? What would be the greatest challenge? Would the costs for machinery be high or what would be the most costly part of scaling?

[@twotone3070]

My guess is it is the labour intensive melting and combining process that is the expensive bit.

[@mavigogun]

As a general rule, my understanding is that successful HDPE milling employs minimal flute tooling driven at slow speed and high feed rate- let us know what you discover to be the case.

[@princenameless]

What an incredibly reckless wording choice on your video thumbnail. “Drink wine save the planet” what else could be more far from the truth ? Perhaps a claim that a politician is an honourable profession with the most truthful people compared to all other professions ? Wine, the alcohol industry is incredibly toxic. How much fresh water is used to produce x1 125 ml of wine? Do you know? Not forgetting the cancer, mental health and societal damage of this acclaimed saviour of society. Absolutely shaking my head.

[@BrothersMake]

It’s a joke my friend.. the more you drink the more of these wine carriers you might need and therefore the more plastic will be recycled… We’re fully aware that becoming a wine addict after watching this video will in no way save the planet 😂😂

[@bkitteh6295]

@princenameless What an incredibly literal interpretation of a thumbnail. I notice that although it's been a year, you've never bothered to reply to the Brother's amiable response to your rude, condescending, and unnecessarily strident comment. 😳 Absolutely shaking MY head.

[@billyjimbobjr]

my god the fumes must be horrendous