this is my wifes account, but i read your website and have watched these videos. i respect your beliefs and tend to follow the same path as yourself. My main priority in life is my wife. i truly would love the ability to work with metals and plan to build a smaller furnace for my needs and cost restrictions. you are an inspiration to myself and i love how your family is involved with the projects as well. i hope to see more videos soon.
@Abdallah2319
12 жыл бұрын
We did Aluminum casting back in college back in 91. But nothing as gorgeous as what I followed you do throughout your videos. Sir, you are an inspiration. Thank you very much for sharing. :)
@OverThickness
12 жыл бұрын
I found your furnace design familiar to the others I have seen, but executed with a lot more attention to detail. The end product is very impressive, and you have given me some ideas as to how I can tweak the design of the one I am working on in my spare time. Thank you for sticking this up on KZitem, and sharing your experience.
@furbarator
12 жыл бұрын
That is an excellent foundry and the cost was very low. You guys did a great job building and the vid was easy to follow. Keep the home builder alive and well as the kids of today have very little clue how to do this type of thing...unless it involves a computer or phone. I have watched most of your vids and you guys keep me coming back for more of your adventures...Thank you for sharing.
@gordonagent7037
8 жыл бұрын
Mate, I really have to take my hat off to you as you don't do things in halves do you. I really appreciate you down-to-earth approach and practical innovation to projects and your results are outstanding. You should be very proud of yourself.
@Tuttomenui
9 жыл бұрын
I've been planning on building one of these for a while now. Been wanting one since I was in the 8th grade and we used a natural gas one. Been watching your newer videos for a ~year now but just found these gems.
@1414141x
11 жыл бұрын
I was looking for guidance on building my own kiln and yours is top notch. Thanks for taking the time and effort in making the videos and giving so much info. I've just got to source similar materials for the build in the UK. Looking forward to seeing you progress to more castings. Many thanks !
@SVSeeker
11 жыл бұрын
It's a hydraulic oil distributor ring for a Hundested variable pitch control box. That lets us control the pitch on our propeller blades. We purchased the unit used, and that piece was missing. There are several videos about the Hundested unit. "Hundested Rebuild - Part 2 - Machining the Distributor Ring" is a good place to start.
@SVSeeker
11 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped. Keep in mind that our goal was to build it light weight. You can make them longer lasting is you are willing to add weight.
@SVSeeker
12 жыл бұрын
The fire brick we used are only rated to 2600F and 3000F is going to be harsh on the exposed ceramic fiber in the lid. So while this furnace can do iron, using it for iron is going to wear it out quicker. And that was the plan from the beginning. We wanted to have the possibility of doing iron work, without incurring the full cost of size, weight, and expense. And we only use the propane to start the burn and switch to diesel only once the furnace is hot enough for it to burn cleanly.
@AtomicSaunders
10 жыл бұрын
Hey Guys, Thank you so much for creating this fantastic step by step video. I took three years of bronze casting when I was in college for fine art. Metal casting was by far my favorite class. I took it again and again.. Since graduating I have been without a way to cast metal. The local foundries, the few there are, all wants about a grand to cast a small sculpture. I just don't have that kind of dough. I'm so stoked to find your step by step video breaking it all down. Metal casting I think is a diminishing art that less, and less people know how to do but with videos like this that knowledge gets preserved and shared. Thanks for the knowledge.
@SVSeeker
10 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it. And don't let the money be an issue, there are furnace designs that are much less money than mine. Even if you have to dig a hole in the side of a hill. :)
@heismysail
11 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the compliment and the tips. We do have a lot of sand laying around. :) I think pouring molten metal is one of the most exciting and nerve-wracking activity I've ever done. But it is so cool!
@heismysail
11 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Doug and Dave did a great job on the foundry. And we're keeping ours, too! It's going on the boat with us. :)
@SVSeeker
11 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Kay says "That's sweet" :) ...There is really nothing to a flower pot furnace and 80% of the stuff we have case would work in it. It's not only cheap, but easy to store on a shelf. Best of luck you two. There would be a lot more happy couples if people would simply set their priorities toward being happy together instead of just buying the next big ticket item.
@SVSeeker
11 жыл бұрын
Very true and thanks. That part is called a "distributor ring" it goes inside the controller for our Hundested Controllable Pitch Propeller. We saved enough money on that one part to pay for that lathe. So maybe it should be "break out another (3) thousand"
@SVSeeker
12 жыл бұрын
@racelikustolit3k Thanks. We appreciate the help we got from you guys; especially Jeff. Please pass that along next time you hear from him. --Doug
@Micscience
10 жыл бұрын
Hey SV Seeker I am new here but I remember watching a video once of you demonstrating how hard it is to learn to weld with a MIG welder. I liked this video and the other video so I subscribed. You guys are my type of people, down to earth with no bull shit. I hope the best for you and your family and good luck.
@SVSeeker
11 жыл бұрын
You can also cut the bottom out of the bucket and cut one side, and use the bucket the same way as the sheet metal.
@timjohn5653
4 жыл бұрын
Wow. That is soo much more forge and metal than I need, but it by far the best design and build I've seen thus far. I'll just have to try to scale it down for my needs.
@SVSeeker
4 жыл бұрын
It has worked like a charm for us.
@SVSeeker
11 жыл бұрын
Get a piece of sheet metal and roll it up to the diameter you want and duct tape it from the inside. Then fill the center with sand or dirt to make it hold it's shape. Once the clay is packed in, you can dig out the sand/dirt, cut the tape, and pull out the sheet metal. Good Luck.
@SVSeeker
11 жыл бұрын
With Super Dave's burner, I am sure it would ready 3000F with a full crucible in less than 3 hours, but we have not yet done any cast iron. See "DIY Metal Casting Propane & Waste Oil Furnace Burner" for details on the burner.
@SVSeeker
11 жыл бұрын
Fahrenheit. Actually the thermocouple generates DC voltage and there is a chart that converts the temperature to voltage. So we wait for 46.954 volts (2100F) for aluminum bronze.
@mikebythesea45
Жыл бұрын
Now that Seeker is happily floating in the Gulf, it’s interesting to rewind 10 years and rewatch how she’s made! Jan 23
@SVSeeker
12 жыл бұрын
Thank you. We're glad you enjoy them. And I'm an Oracle DBA, so I can give you the really bad news that most of those kids are not very good with their computer either unless your talking about games. :)
@FelipeSantos-sw4kk
10 жыл бұрын
I'd like to congratulate you for the beautifull job making the furnance. It really inspired me. Keep the good job.
@SVSeeker
11 жыл бұрын
Thanks. The local foundries sell their "cut offs" or the risers, runners, etc that are cut off of their castings. They have to produce perfect castings so they prefer not to reuse the metal so they sell it at their cost.
@SVSeeker
12 жыл бұрын
I do, but I can't find a justification for one yet. Small plastic parts are generally not what I need and when I do need them, I can cut them with our CNC router. But Z-Corp and ProMetal make my dream machine. A 3d printer that prints investment cast. No pattern, no parting lines, just print the mold and pour the metal.
@martiensbekker
10 жыл бұрын
I'm a scrap metal sculptor in Cornwall. I've started working with clay last year and I've been thinking of making molds of my clay sculptures and cast with scrap metals.... Still a long way to go for me... Thanks for a great video!
@SVSeeker
10 жыл бұрын
Thanks Martiens. We checked out some of your videos. You'll have to visit us and turn our scrap into some of your art. Carry on, and best of luck.
@martiensbekker
10 жыл бұрын
SV Seeker I'll take that as an invite.., so don't be shocked when I arrive there at your place one day! Have fun!
@billdlv
12 жыл бұрын
Nice job on the furnace. First part out of it looks like it's got a good start on the lathe.
@Ropetangler
9 жыл бұрын
Great work there you blokes, and I just loved the way you involved that Oh so cute little "rug-rat". He will grow to have beautiful memories of his childhood, and be a resourceful, and well adjusted member of his community. I have only just discovered this channel, and have subscribed and look forward to checking out your other videos. Keep up the good work, and all the best for the future to you all, especially your little apprentice.
@davidrenaud736
3 жыл бұрын
Love what you're doing. Its a good thing I'm not your neighbour I would be sticking my nose in and helping all the time.
@SVSeeker
12 жыл бұрын
It's a part for a Hundested controllable pitch propeller system -- for a boat. If it fails, we'll use the sails. :)
@SVSeeker
12 жыл бұрын
Thanks, hope you have fun with it.
@heismysail
11 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Shawn, for the concern. But we actually do think about safety. We just weigh the risks with the outcomes and make reasonable choices (well, we think they're rational) based on that.
@brainsironically
10 жыл бұрын
Pretty slick. Nice teamwork also, you guys all seem to work together really well. Thanks for sharing the info!
@SVSeeker
11 жыл бұрын
It took a lot of training for my wife and I to get where we can work well together and I still have a lot to learn..
@SVSeeker
12 жыл бұрын
@experience4064 Great looking boat. Nice to be able to build indoors.
@SVSeeker
12 жыл бұрын
There is a separate video for the burner: P-A8uoWdBB8 The parts came from Patriot Supply: Siphon Type SNA Air Atomizing Nozzle, .75 gal/hr, Hago Delavan Part Number: 30609-8 $25 Adapter for Nozzle: Hago Delavan Part Number: 17147 $24
@SVSeeker
12 жыл бұрын
@KEF791 Thanks Keith. This next week is all about leaning to get within .0005 and cutting internal grooves. I've not even turned on that new lathe myself. I promise not to leave the key in the chuck; this one looks a lot meaner than my mini-lathe. :)
@gummiman01
12 жыл бұрын
never mind, i watched the rest of the video visited your website and answered my questions.
@heismysail
11 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome! Glad you're enjoying them!
@SVSeeker
12 жыл бұрын
Oh the late was about $2,600. More like $3000 now that I've added additional tooling. Furnace was less than $1000. Being able to make our own parts for the propeller system saved us about $13,000.
@SVSeeker
12 жыл бұрын
No. We got some from Budget Foundry Supply and others from Legend Inc. I think all of them come from China and your bound to get a lemon from time to time from either of those sources.
@postiemania
11 жыл бұрын
Ok we are going to build one of these to cast copper anodes. Great video, keep sharing the knowledge. Thumbs up!
@dennisminks8282
10 жыл бұрын
Good video, as well as part 1...as an old nuke submariner and later a tech ops mgr for a municipal incinerator, you can cut your brick to fit pretty snug and then water down you mortar to thin set (liquid) conditions then dobb one edge of your brick before you set it against the previous brick. The keystone brick is then dobbed on opposite sides and slid into place.
@indet1957
9 жыл бұрын
Awesome job. Showing my grandkids metal casting and now when they come over thats all they wanna do. Yeah no more video games at Grandpas house.
@volcom7114
11 жыл бұрын
Cool thanks much! I mean really who builds a small ship in their back yard now days! Lol I love that you all took on such a task and at least you know what you have when your done! :)
@norlure
10 жыл бұрын
Unbelievable....you guy's are the best,you do excellent work ...congrats to everyone .
@heismysail
10 жыл бұрын
You're welcome! Thanks for watching. :)
@RoboTekno
12 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful furnace and an even more beautiful part! :D I wish I could do this!
@bushylingus6272
9 жыл бұрын
That setup look's real nice! Look's like I got some tinkering to do I would like to make some aluminium bronze sculpture's and a propeller for a kayak motor.
@KeithFenner
12 жыл бұрын
Supper Kudo's on the furnace, there Doug... Looks like you got, some cool local help, setting up your collar in the lathe! I love creating the missing :)
@SVSeeker
11 жыл бұрын
Glad you like it. Look on our web site SVSeeker (dot) com user "Metal Working" / "Casting Furnaces" and there is a list of materials. We'll have a new video up soon that will some more of the Furnace Burner.
@SVSeeker
11 жыл бұрын
Thanks. We use silicon graphite crucibles for lmine (dot) com. I think they are all make in China and the quality control is what you'd expect so you just take your chances.
@heismysail
11 жыл бұрын
You're welcome! Hope your build goes well.
@SVSeeker
11 жыл бұрын
Our local iron foundry has stacks of iron ingots that sort of look like bricks.
@heismysail
11 жыл бұрын
Thanks! KZitem has been a great mentor for us. Amazing what you can learn on the Net. :)
@komicharli
11 жыл бұрын
GOOD MORNING! YOUR WORK IS WONDERFUL! CONGRATULATIONS!
@ninjaex650
11 жыл бұрын
WOW! Very cool. I'm getting excited about getting into this, any "must do's" you could suggest? BTW, you and your wife sound like you have amazing chemistry, this truly was a joy to watch.
@royffarndale8033
10 жыл бұрын
just watched your casting video, great stuff will watch the rest soon as i can, love your approach to your projects, your a great team!
@SVSeeker
11 жыл бұрын
We have not done any cast iron. The furnace is capable 3000F but it will shorten it's life.
@LionsDenGaming1
10 жыл бұрын
loving your videos loads of info I'm new to blacksmithing I have a more primitive type of forge though good enough to melt aluminum or lead I'm pretty happy with it made an aluminum spear point yesterday form an arrowhead cast I made
@SVSeeker
12 жыл бұрын
Thanks and good luck to you.
@mirwaissoshal9859
8 жыл бұрын
Excellent work, simple and easy
@SVSeeker
11 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Start with aluminum and a simple flower pot furnace with a propane weed burner. There are details on our web site: SVSeeker (dot) com -- Metal Working / Casting Furnaces. --Best of Luck
@EmperorAst
12 жыл бұрын
Huge furnace you made there! Happy casting! :D
@SVSeeker
11 жыл бұрын
The vase is called a crucible and this one is clay graphite. We buy ours from lmine (dot) com
@viperstd
11 жыл бұрын
Love all of the videos! Keep up the great work and thank you for sharing.
@SVSeeker
12 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@heismysail
11 жыл бұрын
Uh, Scott, I didn't "let" Doug have my muffin tins. They just sort of migrated to the shop along with some of my other kitchen wares. :)
@SVSeeker
11 жыл бұрын
Good luck this winter.
@SVSeeker
12 жыл бұрын
@porpoisefathom Yeah diesel is friendly stuff. Takes a lot of heat to get it going, but OMG, when you get it going. WOW! ...Ah, fond childhood memories for burning stuff down. :)
@SVSeeker
12 жыл бұрын
Cool! Good luck to you.
@user-ze7zv4oe3m
10 жыл бұрын
you are an excellent craftsman thank you for your information and value
@pheenix42
11 жыл бұрын
I was wondering how you fit the tongs to the crucible--thanks for the explanation!
@SDeanP
12 жыл бұрын
very inspirational and very well presented....thanks and God bless you!
@nelsonpaul72
9 жыл бұрын
Great job! Enjoyed both videos and appreciate the detail. Was worried when you spilled over on brick. Supposedly can pop pretty bad. When I make mine I may have a sandbox I pour over. Thanks!
@SVSeeker
11 жыл бұрын
Normal is boring. Do what makes you happy. :)
@skookum-rjb
10 жыл бұрын
I am sure someone has told you that you cannot use brass in marine service. It must be bronze. Brass will de-zincify and turn your nice chunk of metal into a sponge like object with no strength.
@SVSeeker
11 жыл бұрын
I like weird, so what are they for? And crucibles are sized by pounds of copper, check lmine (dot) com for available sizes. My guess is your talking about 50 pounds, and the A30 we are using will easily do that. We're pouring about 75 pounds.
@1969626
12 жыл бұрын
I was just woundering if you can list the parts of the burner assembly because I would like to build one myself. Veary cool and thanks for showing it
@SVSeeker
11 жыл бұрын
Thanks. ...and we've always had no good humans, and sadly we always will.
@macd2001
12 жыл бұрын
awesome job guys loved your videos going to save up and make my own. Thanks a ton for your useful information!
@MrLambertinho
11 жыл бұрын
What further safety would you like to see him take then?? Apart from maybe locking the dog up it looks like he has a pretty safe operation going on.
@deanevans6320
12 жыл бұрын
cool idea been looking for a way to make a furnace would a burner from an oil boiler do the job
@SVSeeker
12 жыл бұрын
Don't you wish it was always like that? Most of the time I just get to say "Well, it was cheaper than taking a college class." :)
@heismysail
11 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Rob. Jezebel (She was a breeder at a puppy mill that decided to put her down after they were done with her. Get it? Jezebel the harlot from the Bible who actually was never really mentioned as a harlot but a idol worshiper or something like that. The harlot was later added by misogynists, But the name works. ) has never gotten in our way, especially now that we've had her for two years.
@SVSeeker
11 жыл бұрын
It's a #35.
@craftchick674
11 жыл бұрын
I`m not shure, that i understand the process to make moulds at this point, but it`s incredible, what ist possible to do by yourselve. Thumbs up.
@koningbolo4700
8 жыл бұрын
maybe cut the hinge pin holder (the pipe) at a shallow angle to help lift the lid while rotating it of the furnace ???
@CatchMyThrowingKnife
11 жыл бұрын
Hey seeker suggest to the lady to use the zoom instead of getting to close. ;) Safety is number one.
@kermitmontz1139
11 жыл бұрын
"I dont give a shit what our neighbors think we're doin! WE'RE NOT COOKIN METH!!!" Fuckin awesome man.
@ChizAfterHours
11 жыл бұрын
I'm building a furnace with my dad out of an old garbage can for melting scrap aluminium. We are using clay for the furnaces lining but we are having a horrible time shaping it. The best thing we have is a old 16" bucket to shape the inside while packing the clay but once its packed half way we can't pull out the bucket. Any ideas? Thanks
@gummiman01
12 жыл бұрын
what is your crucible made of? did you make that or buy it? Probably one of the most professional and informative videos i've seen on youtube. Nice job!! p.s. how did you choose the name submarine boat?
@SVSeeker
12 жыл бұрын
@porpoisefathom Sadly that does not happen enough. 81 bust in my zip code - only 1 due to fire. :( There was a arson last year that did manage to burn down a dozen abandoned houses around us last year. I think they did more to clean up this neighborhood than the police.
@Mercurysaltocean29
11 жыл бұрын
I measure temperature in Farenheit, but Celsius too.
@TheWadewood
12 жыл бұрын
great videos guys very informative and good detail thanks for sharing
@MrAntosh73
12 жыл бұрын
I know that propane burning temperature is much higher than cast iron melting point, is this furnace suitable for cast iron melting?
@edwardo1853
11 жыл бұрын
Thank you jackson
@georgeorwell8138
7 жыл бұрын
I see this video is over 4 years old, have you had any cracking? I'm wanting to make a furnace that will last. I hear a lot about cracking, chipping and crumbling with refractory cements etc. btw, nice work, impressive to watch
@SVSeeker
12 жыл бұрын
Anybody can do this. We've been doing this since the end of the Stoneage. :) Just start smaller. It's only the size of this thing that makes it complicated.
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