Casting Aluminum Wheels | Old Timey Casters
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- Опубликовано: 6 сен 2024
- I thought I’d try my hand at casting some old timey wheels in aluminum. These were originally intended for a cart that would carry my foundry furnace (they still might eventually be used for this).
They are extra wide for transporting something ultra heavy across the lawn where thinner wheels would just press into the soil. To cast thinner wheels, I'll simply use half of the pattern.
For those of you who will ask why sodium silicate and not petrobond!
I decided to use sodium silicate sand primarily for the texture it leaves, but also because I had minimal draft on the pattern (~5 degrees). Also, sodium silicate sand is much more forgiving for such deep details.
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I just love that you went to all that trouble without having a purpose for the wheels at all.
Pure craftsmanship - a joy to watch.
I can totally appreciate the level of craftsmanship you put into your projects. I think we're all wishing we had a neighbor like you! Keep'm coming. 😜
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You have a real gift ..as I go Farther down the worm hole trying to learn more about metal casting I start to realize I’ve been watching the wrong people.. not only do you know what your talking about but your are also a great craftsman .. thank you for your videos 👊🏻
Yep, I just watched this twice. Your videos are simply amazing. Not sure how I made it to 44 years old and JUST NOW learned a super simple way to find the center of any circle.
Agree, DUH !
Any time you log on and find a Brian Oltrogge video in your notifications is a good day 😃
Outstanding work as always Brian. I'm floored by your attention to detail, and the quality of the work you produce.
I love you videos. Your voice is perfect for narration. I feel like I am watch an old Disney video on how stuff was made.
Have you watched The Proper People? They have a good narrating voice too
Man, I'm mesmerized when I watch your videos ... The details and the attention you put in them is admirable. And the best of all is that you explain what, when and why you are doing it and what will happen if you don't. Keep the good work, amazing as always!
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Your videos are always so cool. Thank you.
indeed, and he always does it right
Flywheel. Prat6 movies
Its hard to come by people who document their work so magnificently, cheers man!
Every part is detailed and to the point.
Incredible work as always. The attention to detail is phenomenal.
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Lots of good casting practices in this video ! Especially like your sprue funnel thing and custom pouring "tongs"
wow brian, new materials, new techniques... you're becoming a master.
Pure Magic. Every moment was InTeReStiNg. Thank you...
another awesome project. Once i get some spare time and my own home, i hope to setup a foundry like yours to be able to do aluminium casting. Thanks for the awesome videos
+ajistewart You bet! Thanks for the comment!
Brian Oltrogge after using silicate sand what do u think is much better silicate sand or petrobond sand quality wise ?
watching some of Brian's videos, the petrobond sand is much, much more higher resolution compared to the sodium silicate sand, this time he went for the SS sand because of the rougher texture it gives. It can also be a bit harder to work with unless you have a bottle of CO2 at the ready with a funnel so you can cure the sand. When i come time to doing casting, i will be trying to use Petrobond as it gives a much nicer finish, and i don't require CO2 to set it. Petrobond can generally be also reused. there are a few videos on youtube that show people who have made petrobond mixers as it requires oil and something else (can't remember off the top of my head) hence the "petro" at the front of it. it clumps together a bit like clay, but doesn't have the moisture as when hot metals hit moisture, they can cause explosions :). Hope this helps
Petrobond hands down. It will recreate your finger print if you leave it in the mold. Sodium silicate is easier to deal with if you don't care about surface finish and have a difficult pattern.
Can either of these sands be reused to make another casting form or are they single use only?
the wooden molds are quite beautiful just on their own.
Very good. So much work. Your attention to detail shows in the finished casting.
You can powder the talcum very well using a wide flour sifter. I have a 9 piece set and usually i follow the rule that 'the sifter size should be matching a least one of the lengths of the mold'. Gives a perfect powdery surface from 3 knocks or so.
Out of all the casting channels, this one beats the rest with flying colors! I have never seen such a perfect casting before. Maybe use them to make a cool Go-Kart or something?
I can o my imagine how much it sucked to repeat the entire mold for another wheel. That is so much work. Beautiful result.
+Joshua Middleton I actually sort of looked forward to it since I knew I didn't have to film it :). It came out slightly nicer but I knew I was only going to show one of the casts.. thanks!
My goodness, what a process. Very well completed. I'm impressed with your skills.
+wyattoneable Thanks!
I really enjoy watching your videos. Your craftsmanship is just amazing, can't wait for your next project.
You got mad talent for sure. GOD has truly blessed you with a great gift.
I bet this vid is gonna be the one to push you over 100k subscribers. Boy do I ever enjoy your stuff. Thank you!
Looks like a totaly safe hobby :D
I would have used poplar perfect plank as it is more stable. You can cut the whole thing without the need for sanding afterwards. Just cut from the top of the radius created from the ball cutter to the parting line with a flat endmill and it's done. To keep it from flying away when it cuts free,,,,, oh never mind. I have been a pattern maker for 30 years. What you did is fine. They look great.
That was well done! And thanks for putting a comment on why sodium silicate.
wow !! Learned Practical !!
Man, you really did a fine job on those. I like the funnel with CO2 fed in used to flash cure the sand. Even the master forms are attractive.
Once again, love your content. Thank you.
What a beautiful and clean job, amazing as always. Your videos are in the top level.
+Nemesis01100 Thanks!
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That was very cool! And I think you can officially call it a deep dish wheel now. ;)
Welcome back Brian, have not seen any new video out for a while till this video, Love it & want to see more of it! You got yourself a like & a share & 5 golden stars. See ya next time :)
Absolute work of art.
Nice idea on using that silicate sand to add that texture. It's also my biggest problem that I end up with flat and even surfaces, that are too perfect to see it's a casting..
I really think Brian and Myfordboy are the gods of RUclips-casting..
Great trick about the circle center finding
Ok. That is the coolest forge I've ever seen. Very nice work.
Oh yeah, good job on the forging also.
The amount of work that went into this video is quite incredible. Good work mate. Cheers.
+ssplintergirl Thank you!
great work and very entertaining. I note that you use a funnel shaped pouring basin. the current thinking is that these pouring basins entrap air and oxide into the melt and induce turbulence into the flow.
There are basin designs simply built that includes a weir that allow a better pour as described in the "OldFoundryman" videos in accordance with James Campbell , I believe. they also have narrow sprue's so that they are completely full when pouring.
please look into them, they have some merit.
but them if it works, it works.
Super awesome Brian!!!😊😊👊👊 maybe one day soon I'll make a crucible!!😊💪🏻💪🏻Thank you for sharing brother!!
Geez, Brian, even your sprues are beautiful. Great video as always.
+Thomas Utley If I had a lathe, I'd make some salt and pepper shakers out of them!
appreciate the level you bring to the table. Thank you
I love how detailed your videos are and how clean and neat you are while working. great videos! we need more content :)
Nice workmanship.
Absolutely amazing, my new fav channel - perfect blend of skills and video production - it doesn´t get any better than this!!!!!
This is an awesome video, now you just have to make another video showing how to mold some rubber like material onto the surface of those wheels. Please, thumbs up Brian.
awesome job . I think they would look a little more old school if they were painted green ,but that's just me . can't wait to see more
This was awesome to watch, Im very much inspired and hope you keep it up!
Thanks! Check back this coming Thursday for another casting video!
Thanks for the great video. Great story telling of an industry process. Cheers.
Amazing video! these look great. They look like they would make amazing belt grinder drive wheels.
Whatever you use them for will look fantastic.
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Yet another amazing video. Thanks Brian. Really enjoyed watching it.
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never seen home casting alumunium as clean as yours. well done.
i really want to try casting at home but it scare me when i see injury feet caused by that liquid aloy.
very nice video! I am planning to finally build the housing for my foundry tomorrow, now that I have enough insulation for it.
Turned out great!
Cool project as always Brian !
I have a perfect use for something like that. I'll have to steal your idea and make a set!
I always look forward to see your creations... you are an inspiration man.
Excellent videos as always Mr Brian .....
incredible piece of work, keep up the good work! more vids please
thanks
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Thanks For Sharing, very complete video of whole process!!
Your caprice differentiates your work, congratulations.
You sir, need much more subs! Underrated channel for sure
They came out very nice. I like your method of making the casting mold sand with the sodium silicate. Too bad you have to break it all up to cast another one. But the results are amazing.
Thanks! The sand is very cheap and so is sodium silicate so it isn’t really a bother.... likely costs more to drive to get the sand!
I remember my first time casting a tile out of aluminum. It's so difficult lol but it came out great surprisingly
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Hello
Excellent work from the best RUclips professionals deserves all thanks and praise
Allow me to ask you to make a Berner, which you used, with all the details, and even more since you. I hope to know the details of your pliers because I see you as one of the best professionals in the implementation of work.
Thank you
Amazing ! US tank turrets were sand cast the same way during WW2 !
Your casting videos are awesome, I hope I can take a stab at this one day so inspiring. Nice job love the texture on the metal the results flawless as always.
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Making the moulding boxes must have been a job in itself.
Thanks Brian... love to see you working on camera again... beautiful project and hopefully you will show us where those "rims" end up when you find the time? ;)
Take care and stay well!
Fancy way to make caster.
Which lead me to subscribe,
Love it anyway...
Excellent work
Wao, thanks a lot! I learn a lot with your videos!! So useful and entertaining information not about saying the really nice work there
Wow! Those look awesome. Great job!
+RetroWeld Thanks man!
Man, you are my favorite youtuber. I wish I could do a portion of the things you do. I love your channel.
Another great video and casting!
very difficult, beautiful work. Like
Nice work, amazing DIY
Really like the way you work...
Great job!
fantastic wheels. they look like they belong on a old steam engine. well done sir.
Another amazing video, Brian. Well done on the whole video!
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Great job .. so accurate and super surface finish
Professional quality video, as always.
A crown would look good on one for a King and Queen Belt relationship.
Until minute 1:40, i thought that is real rim for car..ha..ha..when he start remove the excess using saw,then i know it is not but it looks so cute...nice job bro...
I need to work on Rhino! You make it look so easy!
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Apologies if I missed it somewhere, but have you figured out how hot your furnace gets? I'd like to melt down silver which is doable at about 1700ºF. Aluminum melts about 500º before that. Think your burner / furnace can do 500º more??
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I once drew up plans for a heavy butcher block island that called for wheels like this. Commercial stainless steel castors were a couple hundred bucks(!) if I recall correctly.
I'll be interested to see the final application and how you machine the hub and fit bearings!
Congratulations on your wonderful work.
Thank you!
Thanks for another amazing video Brian! Yours is definitely one of my most favourite RUclips channels, thanks for all your hard work :-)
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Awesome. Beautiful.
A good " white vinegar " wipe down always improves the paints ability to "bite"
you are a beast, holy moly. great job
wow, you do the 3D model with rhino software by yourseft....you earned my respect bro !!
Absolutely first class SIR GEE
I really enjoy and learn from your videos. They inspire my own shop activities. Any more videos planned?
totally awesome and inspiring, glad to find another person to sub to!
Thank you for sharing your amazing skill!
that was really cool, thanks for uploading!
Mars rover wheels next please. Nice build!
Nice work mate.
+Cecil Mason Thanks!
So ......................? .... you just did this for fun? That's amazing to me. BTW, this video 'showed up' in my recommended videos and this is the first of your videos I've seen. Looking forward to the others.
Nicely done - you made that look oh so easy and it ain't!!!!!
Damn...
very nice! Good job, man !
+Bomba Bqmba Thanks!