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As a man who made a living swinging a sledge hammer in the dimension stone industry I can appreciate the aesthetics and enduring quality of the copper and brass hammers. You're a true craftsman.
Good to see you wearing your half mask respirator with the multi gas/vapour cartridges. Many people don't realize the toxicity of brass gas/vapour when smelting.
Earned another subscriber. Please keep the narration for people like me who just don't know. Also, the comments, were quite helpful. I didn't know how/where these tools were used but the comments certainly helped.
Don't know if other people have commented, but brass tools including hammers are often used in industries where there's a risk of fires and explosions caused by various gases/vapours. I used to work on drill floors on rigs in North Sea and we kept a set of bronze tools, alongside the usual steel ones. Hammers, spanners/wrenches, etc. We'd only use them on occasions where there was an increased risk of gas escaping, and we'd have gas detectors all around the area.
Nice to see that you didn't overheat the molten brass and allow the zinc within to vaporise and create dangerous zinc oxide fumes. I had a few doubts concerning the wiggly sprew, but it worked out great.
Beautiful hammer. I'm 60, and my grandfather taught me how to put handles on hammers. He would have the fit very tight. You couldn't quite get the handle in. He would start it then flip the hammer over and tap the end of the handle with a wooden mallet. This would drive the handle into the head. Over time the handle will absorb and lose water making the handle lose. He would seal the end of the handle with varnish.
Very cool. A brass hammer is a very useful tool for working with metal since steel hammers will deform what you're working on. This is basically the metal equivalent of a rubber mallet.
Of all the youtubers that do something with casting, I think you top the crown... You explain everything meticulously, instead of filling everything with annoying ASMR :)
Brilliant video looks really good Im just starting to learn metal casting was just wondering if you need to add borax to the molten brass or copper like a lot of videos seem to recommend or is this not necessary thanks
Very nice. You might want to smooth away the little step where the bottom of the eye meets the handle. A smooth radius in the wood and the bottom of the eye will reduce the chance of breaking. 👍🏼
If you’re noticing an increase in popularity for videos w/o narration, it’s not b/c ppl like videos w/o narration. It’s b/c ppl *_don’t_* like videos with spastic, self-centered RUclipsrs who are pathologically compelled to turn everything they say into the most amazing catchphrase ever.
Really cool, i had 2 thoughts that i think you should try. 1- Why don't you model up an item that can double as the sprue/pour hole for any item you want to cast. For example, the wavy line you carved could be a snake. Surely this way you can get 2 castings at once and have a "cheap" item sell on your site. 2- Because you don't need the integrity of a 3D model, it would save you print time and material if you hollowed out your 3D models hope this helps!
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It's official, you must begin making a hammer of every metal, and have the ultimate Smither's collection.
Uranium hammer. One time use only.
I fully agree
please gold 24k!
Gotta get his hands on some depleted uranium.
I would like to see a titanium hammer if it's possible.
As a man who made a living swinging a sledge hammer in the dimension stone industry I can appreciate the aesthetics and enduring quality of the copper and brass hammers. You're a true craftsman.
Guess they are used on boats cause they don't rust
Good to see you wearing your half mask respirator with the multi gas/vapour cartridges. Many people don't realize the toxicity of brass gas/vapour when smelting.
Yup. That stuff be super nasty.
🙄🤦🏻♂️ always the youtube safety experts in every damn video where anyone is doing anything ...
@@Mouthy_Trucker it's better to be safe and inconvenienced rather than being sick or dead.
Fume fever is a thing. And annoyingly its symptoms are very similar to covid.
Zinc will do it. White fume fever
very impressive work!
Earned another subscriber. Please keep the narration for people like me who just don't know. Also, the comments, were quite helpful. I didn't know how/where these tools were used but the comments certainly helped.
Don't know if other people have commented, but brass tools including hammers are often used in industries where there's a risk of fires and explosions caused by various gases/vapours.
I used to work on drill floors on rigs in North Sea and we kept a set of bronze tools, alongside the usual steel ones. Hammers, spanners/wrenches, etc. We'd only use them on occasions where there was an increased risk of gas escaping, and we'd have gas detectors all around the area.
Nice to see that you didn't overheat the molten brass and allow the zinc within to vaporise and create dangerous zinc oxide fumes. I had a few doubts concerning the wiggly sprew, but it worked out great.
Beautiful hammer. I'm 60, and my grandfather taught me how to put handles on hammers. He would have the fit very tight. You couldn't quite get the handle in. He would start it then flip the hammer over and tap the end of the handle with a wooden mallet. This would drive the handle into the head. Over time the handle will absorb and lose water making the handle lose. He would seal the end of the handle with varnish.
Very cool. A brass hammer is a very useful tool for working with metal since steel hammers will deform what you're working on. This is basically the metal equivalent of a rubber mallet.
It’s nice to see a little machine work done to make the casting look great
Why not just machine the whole thing is what I was wondering
@@treysmith3170 probably because he’s not a machinist?
Can't wait for the Mithril Hammer casting vid! :D
Wow this turned out amazing
He has mastered the force
Glad to see you’re using that skeleton hammer!
You really have a good sense for color contrasts.
well both hammers are beautiful....it certainly is nice having all that great equipment.
That looks fantastic and came out of the sand looking real good.
I ' ve been keeping brass pieces and old keys with the idea of making a small bell some time. Thanks a lot!!!
Piękny młotek i warsztat. Robi wrażenie, pozdrowienia z Polski.
I like both the brass and copper hammers. This program is inspireing to me, to go make another casting project.
Definitely some high dollar SICKNESS goin on here. GREAT WORK !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
That was indeed funny to see the fire coming up at the wave of hand. May the force be with you 🙂
Ur really a flawless sledgehammer maker
i never would have thought that mold would work without a vent hole! Nicely done!
Of all the youtubers that do something with casting, I think you top the crown... You explain everything meticulously, instead of filling everything with annoying ASMR :)
LOL 'this stuff called never dull'. Any sailor can tell you about never dull. Love your channel..
It’s good to see someone melting with a diy built furnace that came out very nice! Good video good melt and cast.
Thanks for tapering the hole. That's a pet peeve of mine. :)
I watched a different channel today about making a framing hammer out of titanium. This was much easier...LOL. Great video.
Your videos have a wonderful calming quality to them.
so cool that you're a wizard now!
That was a most satisfying project to watch! Thank you.
superbe travail, je vous félicite, bonjour de France
I will never have the space or money to buy all this kit for moulding metal parts like this, but I would love to do it. So satisfying.
I am commenting so you get a boost in the algorithm, because you deserve it.
The sprue is also pretty cool. 👌
A good dark oil if you would prefer instead of stain is True Oil. I’ve used it in the past at least on some black walnut and had good results.
now i want one of those, it looks so good!
Beautiful craftsmanship
Your videos are so calm and relaxing
Brilliant video looks really good
Im just starting to learn metal casting was just wondering if you need to add borax to the molten brass or copper like a lot of videos seem to recommend
or is this not necessary
thanks
You are one of the most skilled YT casting channels I know.
Always looking forward to new videos from you.
Kind regards from Treasure Island
We use brass in oilfield when working with volatiles when we don’t want sparks that could cause explosions , nice job
nice work
You are an excellent craftsman.
Fun pour. Nice work. Now to make a hollow Mjolnir!
That was really impressive work with the sprue.
first time that I have seen liver of sulfur being used - thanks
Love your workmanship.
I've used a brass hammer a lot in refinery work. It won't spark and that's nice when you're working with flammable gasses floating around in the air.
It’s not too soft? Nice
A beautiful piece of work good show!!
The hammer looks professional!
Just, damned awesome !! great job !!
Really beautiful casting! BigStackd could really learn something here!
Perfection.
Nicely done.
Love your little Jack Russell
I'd pay for one those brass sledgehammers good job! Like I and copper!
Looks great....Allways been interested in casting hammers.
That came out beautiful
PRO WORK LUV THE DOG HE LOOKS UNIQUE
Love the color of the brass and the patina looks great 👍🏻
Nice swing-press!
Thank from video.👍👍👍👍👍
I love the editing style, it looks kinda like a video game. Lol
Nice job. I know it takes a lot of specialized equipment, but it's still a good craftsman piece- good looking hammer.
Вы Мастер с большой буквы! Великолепная работа. Москва.
that looks so good
Very nice finish.
It's nice to see how you wizard powers are developing.
Beautiful results
Waiting for the Aluminum one then Titanium and Gold 😊
5 pound sledge? Perfect for hanging pictures around the house.
Looks amazing thanks
Shoe🇺🇸
Fun parts of the edit. I dig it!
you're really talented man 👍
Very nice. I would like the smaller 2.5# version
That came out awesome. 👍🏼
Beautiful. So nice that it can't be used.
Why , I think it can be used.
Beautiful work! 👍🏻
you must do bronze! complete the trio!
Love to see the pup 🐶
I can't wait until you make a silver hammer.
That's going to look glorious.
One word: Phenomenal! 👍👍👍
Just subscribed to the two links you provided. Brother's looks fascinating. Thank you.
Hatch and Axe next? Also thank you for describing what you are doing, learning about this kind of stuff is fun.
Very nice. You might want to smooth away the little step where the bottom of the eye meets the handle. A smooth radius in the wood and the bottom of the eye will reduce the chance of breaking. 👍🏼
You, sir, are a smith worthy of Mahal the Master Forger.
Absolutely Beautiful...
Talk about a "Brass Beast."
Stunning!
Was looking earlier today to see if you had uploaded anything,.... I have been rewarded haha. Love your stuff man.
Looking awesome
If you’re noticing an increase in popularity for videos w/o narration, it’s not b/c ppl like videos w/o narration. It’s b/c ppl *_don’t_* like videos with spastic, self-centered RUclipsrs who are pathologically compelled to turn everything they say into the most amazing catchphrase ever.
Really cool, i had 2 thoughts that i think you should try.
1- Why don't you model up an item that can double as the sprue/pour hole for any item you want to cast. For example, the wavy line you carved could be a snake. Surely this way you can get 2 castings at once and have a "cheap" item sell on your site.
2- Because you don't need the integrity of a 3D model, it would save you print time and material if you hollowed out your 3D models
hope this helps!
That is a very good idea. Could make all kinds of side items like custom mounding or parts for picture frames.
It just gets melted back down anyway
@@gonelucid That is still an extra step that costs fuel and doesn't directly add value, the more value you can generate in single pour the better.
Good diy projects craftsman style work Shop not small good handy machinery Just the right place size machinery
Excellent work, awesome video. Keep it up.
3D printing and Metal forging?! Subbed! 🎉
Awesome job and edit!
Very cool! Any plans to make a silver one? The mirror finish would be incredible.
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Nice vise. I'm envious.