DIY Custom Coin Mold with CNC Graphite Carving

[@WHCreations]

How To Make A Coin Mold | CNC Graphite Carving Using my CNC, I created my own Maker coin and Imperial Credit. I am a total newbie when it comes to melting metal from a home foundry, so please do not take this video as a "how to". There are much more knowledgeable people on KZbin who can aid you should you need any advice on starting up. My sons both love Star Wars, so I wanted to make them something that they can keep and play with. It was my first time using a CNC to make a graphite mold and I have learned a lot, both in terms of machining and also how the metal will flow in the mold. If you are interested in having a graphite mold made, please do get in touch via email. ▸ Support on Patreon! - www.patreon.com/WHCreations ▸ My Website - www.whcreations.co.uk

[@leahannwhite1111]

Will do! Thanks!❤

[@leahannwhite1111]

Oh,.. NOW I know you can do CNC on graphite to make molds.. THANKS!!!!!👍💓

[@galtthedestroyer]

great music!

[@DaveGDesigns]

Mate this great good to see you back won’t be too long before you’re a forging expert 👍🏻

[@WHCreations]

Thanks mate. You never know, in about 20years, I may be able to tell some whippersnapper how things should be done haha

[@DaveGDesigns]

WH Creations but in 20 years you’ll be almost 90 won’t you lol

[@ManCrafting]

I built a forge maybe 5 years ago...before I made a video of every backyard project. I don't recall my crucible ever glowing red. That Devil Forge seems to get way hotter. Were you able to figure out how to get a good result?

[@WHCreations]

Hey chad, how you doing buddy. I'm a member of a casting group and put it to the oracles of the group. Turns out brass isnt that good for casting into coins etc. They have suggested copper or tin. I have copper, but feel my molds are that good enough so I will be redoing them. I've been spending some time casting aluminium cans for an upcoming project. The devil forge is incredible. Obviously I have nothing to reference off, but it heats up in minutes and retains heat after it's been turned off for a number of hours. As I've said in previous videos, I love learning new stuff and will draw upon every resource I can find to get as much knowledge as possible. It was a good first effort I thought atleast, and the kids are loving their coins, but I would love to do some sand casting too, so many new videos to come.

[@stevesrt8]

im going to try this as well. is the graphite hard? i see your feed rate was 300mm/min?

[@WHCreations]

Quite soft actually. Right tools for the job help massively.

[@stevesrt8]

@@WHCreations cool! thanks for the reply. just found your channel. i subbed.

[@GWAIHIRKV]

Good to see you posting again👍

[@WHCreations]

Thanks bud!

[@keshastewart8408]

Do you sell custom moldings

[@WHCreations]

I do yes. Email me on [e-mail]

[@THEAPRILFOOL-1983]

Nice work

[@paradisechannel806]

Are graphite molds permanent?

[@WHCreations]

As in, can you continue to keep using them? They won't last forever, but should last a fair while.

[@Everythings_Adjustable]

Watching with interest Mate 👍

[@WHCreations]

Ah thank you, appreciate it.

[@AmuchinTarr]

Can you make a coin mold for someone else?

[@WHCreations]

Sure, feel free to email me

[@redbeardtactical1619]

Do you take custom orders for molds?

[@WHCreations]

Yes, feel free to email me at [e-mail]

[@jtgmasonryconstruction6840]

Can you make me some molds serious inquiry

[@WHCreations]

Hi, u believe you have emailed me through my website. I have replied and look forward to hearing from you

[@davep5829]

Bet the wife was furious when she went to make the yorkshire puddings...

[@WHCreations]

Haha

[@andyboytor1389]

Can you make a Mold for me if I give you the coin?

[@WHCreations]

Sure, email me [e-mail]

[@tripleh4884]

How long ago did you learn to use a CNC? Self taught?

[@WHCreations]

So I only got the cnc around 4months ago. I was totally clueless as to how it worked. Lots of reading up and asking for help and now I would feel happy building my own one. The software once you get your head around it and how the cutters work in your machine are relatively easy. I started using easel when I first started. It's a free online platform made by inventables. I have since moved over to another software which I find much more user friendly. There are always loads of really useful tutorials on youtube to help you, but I find some to be rather laborious, so once you find someone you like stick with them. I did worry, just like any other big purchase that I wouldnt get the use from it. I have since thought about up scaling but due to the constructions of my workshop that would be difficult to do. I tend to design things that I think how can I utilise the cnc to make this better. Some will say that it is cheating but for me I get as much joy out of the whole designing stage as I do the manufacturing part. If I had a bigger machine I would design bigger items that would use it. I definitely believe that a cnc will be in every workshop in under 10 years, be it a small chinese one to a big 8x6 beast.