Mae, you’re incredible! It wouldn’t surprise me to see you cast a narrowboat hull someday! This video proves that you’re never too old to learn new things.👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
My dad was a bell hanger for Whitechapel, in 1959 he rang an all Ernie peal on the original 10 in your bell foundry, so every ringer was an Ernie. What I would like to see is an in-depth video of tuning bells and a bit on Simpson tuning that Taylors adopted in 1896.
12:00 My granddad worked at Dorman & Long steelworks in Middlesborough all his working life, casting steel out of blast furnaces, and they used to have an allowance of a case of locally brewed stout per furnace crew (5-6 men) per shift, which replenished salts etc. lost in sweat. He said they never got drunk, because they sweated so much.
My grandfather David Manton was head of design for Dorman Long. Made redundant in the 80's he is still with us. Tells us many tales of the infrastructure they built all over the world. He will be 100 years old in December.
Small suggestion from a film maker POV, you're telling us what is happening, but not why things are happening. What is the schmoo they put on the mould (I'm guessing a release agent?) why do they set it on fire, that kind of thing would take the video to the next level. Other than that, great production values, great camera and colour work. Perhaps take a look at the "how it's made" series for some inspiration? (not to change your style, that's great, just to see the kind of detail people like seeing) Looking forward to seeing the bells released
I'm not metal caster but it's a mould coating to improve the finish of the cast piece. It's probably a mixture of powdered ceramic and clay held in an organic solvent. You burn the solvent off to dry and set it. You don't want to use water as the solvent as then you'd need to bake the mould again, you really don't want steam being produced as you're casting.
Hi it would be interesting to know about the history of the company and what training os involved to learn these skills. Also where are the bells going to be sold ? Watched all back to back, loved it, interesting and laugh out loud humour.
you guys should talk to Alec steele about a Collab, he's doing a series of videos on this sort of thing at the moment, it would give your work and channel great exposure as well as being fascinating to his viewership
Taylors is now the UKs only remaining Bell foundry But until recently There were 2 bell foundries in the UK the other being the legendary Whitechapel bell foundry in London famous for the casting of what is probably the most famous bell in the whole world namely Big Ben as there was some rivalry between Whitechapel & Taylors as to who could produce the largest bell & Taylors claim to fame is the casting of Great Paul which was cast around the same time as Big Ben. Does anyone know what was responsible for the demise of the Whitechapel Bell foundry & legend has it that the Whitechapel name lives on & did Taylors have any connection with the Whitechapel bell foundry & what happened to the actual production facilities of the Whitechapel bell foundry? Has some of it ended up with Taylors?
Mae, you’re incredible! It wouldn’t surprise me to see you cast a narrowboat hull someday! This video proves that you’re never too old to learn new things.👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Maybe one day!
My dad was a bell hanger for Whitechapel, in 1959 he rang an all Ernie peal on the original 10 in your bell foundry, so every ringer was an Ernie.
What I would like to see is an in-depth video of tuning bells and a bit on Simpson tuning that Taylors adopted in 1896.
Ding is a very clear teacher!
Agree!!
Thoroughly enjoyed that Thank You .
Yay! Please tell all your friends!
This is so interesting! Good job, Mae and guys.
Thanks!!
12:00 My granddad worked at Dorman & Long steelworks in Middlesborough all his working life, casting steel out of blast furnaces, and they used to have an allowance of a case of locally brewed stout per furnace crew (5-6 men) per shift, which replenished salts etc. lost in sweat. He said they never got drunk, because they sweated so much.
This is amazing!
My grandfather David Manton was head of design for Dorman Long. Made redundant in the 80's he is still with us. Tells us many tales of the infrastructure they built all over the world. He will be 100 years old in December.
Coincidentally he came from Ibstock, got his degree in Loughborough and was a bell ringer for most of his life, well into his mid nineties.
Interesting seeing all this being done with a great touch of humour Mae ! Loved watching it ….
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching!
Loved watching this. So interesting & comical 😁
Glad you enjoyed it!
And a very happy Jesse at the end! 😂
Cracking vid
haha
That was so interesting, thanks.
Glad you enjoyed it! Please share!
Soooo interesting! Great teamwork! Learned a lot!!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Well done, May, you did a great job
Thank you!!
So interesting. I loved this....
Thanks for watching!
loveed this!
thanks for watching!!
bravooooo....May and John....good luck...❤❤❤
Thanks!!
So so interesting. I love it.
Thats amazing! Please tell all your friends about the channel!
I have no idea why, but the molten metal looks delicious 😂
I can’t figure out why, it’s the consistency I think.
Reminds me of when they make dragon's beard candy or rock candy, all gooey and nom 😂
@@Killgarrow5853 right?!
Mmmm delicious!
yummm
Small suggestion from a film maker POV, you're telling us what is happening, but not why things are happening. What is the schmoo they put on the mould (I'm guessing a release agent?) why do they set it on fire, that kind of thing would take the video to the next level. Other than that, great production values, great camera and colour work. Perhaps take a look at the "how it's made" series for some inspiration? (not to change your style, that's great, just to see the kind of detail people like seeing)
Looking forward to seeing the bells released
I'm not metal caster but it's a mould coating to improve the finish of the cast piece. It's probably a mixture of powdered ceramic and clay held in an organic solvent. You burn the solvent off to dry and set it. You don't want to use water as the solvent as then you'd need to bake the mould again, you really don't want steam being produced as you're casting.
Some details cant be shared due to trade secrets, but thanks for the feedback, we will keep that in mind!
The filling goes first in a lasagne!
Oooo keeping tally! One more for filling first!
Hi it would be interesting to know about the history of the company and what training os involved to learn these skills.
Also where are the bells going to be sold ?
Watched all back to back, loved it, interesting and laugh out loud humour.
Hi Sharon! Thanks for this. We have taken note of your request and will find a way to share this with you all. Have a beautiful day!
Oh yes, and the next videos coming up will share a bit more about the history. Look out for the film "Ghost Stories!"
you guys should talk to Alec steele about a Collab, he's doing a series of videos on this sort of thing at the moment, it would give your work and channel great exposure as well as being fascinating to his viewership
Thanks so much for that, will get in touch with him!
Hi, Brilliant but are we going to see the bells broken out the molds and machined to tell the full story.
Steve
Great point, theres lots more coming but maybe we can do a specific film to see the journey of a bell from start to finish!
Hi I used to work within a cast iron foundry. Very interesting I thought all bell foundries had disappeared. Any chance of a visit.?
Please do! We do tours!
Taylors is now the UKs only remaining Bell foundry But until recently There were 2 bell foundries in the UK the other being the legendary Whitechapel bell foundry in London famous for the casting of what is probably the most famous bell in the whole world namely Big Ben as there was some rivalry between Whitechapel & Taylors as to who could produce the largest bell & Taylors claim to fame is the casting of Great Paul which was cast around the same time as Big Ben. Does anyone know what was responsible for the demise of the Whitechapel Bell foundry & legend has it that the Whitechapel name lives on & did Taylors have any connection with the Whitechapel bell foundry & what happened to the actual production facilities of the Whitechapel bell foundry? Has some of it ended up with Taylors?
I think Whitechapel will know the answers to your questions ☺️
Ah episode 2 maybe my guide pin idea doesn’t work, as it’s clamped not bolted together
Always good to try out different ideas!
Why was a bell being re- smelted how was it defective
Many possible reasons but great question. Maybe we will do a video about it.
Good video could do with more of a fanfare promotion
Not sure we know what you mean but thanks for watching!!