RIP This is THE video that got me started on what eventually became a metal fabrication shop. Just a quick FYI for anyone about to make this: The brass fittings are made to seal against one another, so you shouldn't need tape, just really crank them down hard when screwing them together. BUT... when you attach brass to steel (or some other metal), you DO want to use tape but not the white thread tape. They make a thread tape specifically for flammable gas that is yellow in color that you should use here. I believe it's because the white tape deteriorates when used in gas systems
I believe it's because of gas molecules can slip through the white tape but the yellow tape has a higher concentration of Teflon in it which prevents that from happening.
I love grants videos on the foundries because he would always put every item that you need in description and video, Nate just says what he's using without assuming most of us are gonna build the same thing
For those looking to build this, there's some errors in the parts list. The pipe is 3/4" not 1" pipe. The reducer you drill into should be 1 1/4" to 3/4" reducer. The flare end is made of a 1" to 3/4" reducer. Do NOT use galvanized pipe (the shiny pipe) in any of this. Use black pipe. Also, you can use the same tap to do the nozzle as well as the thumb screws. Just buy the right size thumb screws. ( My local HD didn't have a tap for the thumb screw size used in the vid) (This is very awesome. I'm in the process of building one based on these specs. I built one around a 1" pipe with reducers / flares to fit that. But I will be redoing it with the 3/4" pipe and reducers soon.)
I wish I saw your comment earlier. I didn't realise the front flare was the wrong size until after I finished it and wanted to screw it on as finishing part. I have built everything with a 1inch tube as smallest size, but am using a screwable rear to let air in (or close off) so bigger size should be fine. However I now need a new front 'reducer' from 1" to something slightly bigger, perhaps a 1 1/4 "to 1"? What is the reason you are going to / went to 3/4 inch?
@@daedelus_ I just started getting the pieces to this today. I noticed as I was picking them up in Lowes that galvanized wasn't the right product to use as it's toxic when burns, as its mentioned on another video about the foundry and why the plaster mix should be as close to the top as possible.. So I picked the black steel pieces. I was make shift putting it together while picking the parts and noticed the 1" tube wasn't going to work with the 1" reducer. Luckily, I saw a 1 1/2" reducer to 3/4" in stock (which my other lowe's and HD stores didnt have). And I upgraded from a 1" x 6" steel pipe to a 3/4" x 12" pipe and was cheaper. Unfortunately the rest of the items I had to order from amazon so I have to wait a few days to piece it together and drill all the parts.
He was one of the few men I was actually jealous of. I usually look up to the ones better than me and strive to be like them. Except here, he’s so ingenious, especially creative, clever, and smart I just can’t help but be jealous.
I just got around to building this and it is AMAZING!!! My son and I had a great time on this project and we can't wait to fire up the foundry we built last summer based on your design. NO MORE CHARCOAL!!!! Thanks, Grant. You are the best!
@@OmniversalInsect honestly yeh he was a diy type of guy nate and calie just do those eexperments because they get more views they even said it on redit
Sean Chinery I just bought a brand new drill press 8” from harbor freight tools for $55 on sale with a coupon, usually $67. And I needed one from many other projects.
Ive got a problem whenever I use the burner the flame is like a big lighter but when I put a hair dryer to it it ends up like yours but doesn't last long and gets blown out however I put it even though I followed your instructions to the T any ideas what might be the problem and how I can fix it?
Nate Clishe it could be a few thing. Try using different settings for the regulator. Make sure you have a oxygen control thing on it. There could be a few other problems but I can't think of them right now so try these and if it still doesn't work I'll help more.
This project was a treasure hunt because I tried to buy locally, I recommend everyone to follow you're amazon links to buy the parts, also don't cheap out on the pressure regulator and gauge, I know the Marshal Excelsior is expensive but it is worth it! I just finished the build, it far surpassed my expectations! Thanks Grant for the instructions! Can't wait to see more forge/foundry videos!
IMPORTANT NOTE!!! When you tap the 1 1/2" reducer coupling I recommend using a 11/64 bit for your M5 tap, it is much closer to the M5-.08 tap and you won't end up with shallow threading...
Hi Grant, I made myself the foundry and have been wanting to switch over to propane, but I'm having some difficulty doing so. None of my typical suppliers have those flare fittings in stock. Do you know of a store chain or online store that would sell fittings like the 45 flare?
Thanks King Grant! We were having trouble getting copper to melt with our furnace (although aluminium worked perfectly!) and this is exactly what we need to do next. Thanks again - love your projects
So, I made this torch, and have used it quite a bit. I originally made the bucket smelter, but decided to go a different route with this device. I used an old propane tank (yes, took off the valve, let it air out for a week or so, cleaned it out well before cutting it) and it works like a charm! The only thing I noted is, I have to have the end cap on, even in the smelter, to get it to light. You might have said that, but I didn't catch it. Great project, thanks!
900bz First off, who said it was a trend? Secondly yes words have somewhat of a trend to them dumbass... There's a reason nobody says "That's groovy" or "You're a cool cat" anymore, those are words too you know but you'd sound like a fool saying it in 2016. As for the welp thing, it's this thing called culture, it's the same reason why America has cookies and Brits have biscuits, oh and besides any of that how do you even know I'm a guy..? For all you know I'm a girl you arrogant swine.
Simply put the leg on by getting a drill and drill 1/2" deep threaded to 1/512" and screw in the included screws labeled a dark gray among the other darker grays, while you slowly have someone screwing that screw, attach the batteries that are totally included that are not included and simply stab the battery with a butcher knife to cause an explosion if there is no explosion try putting them in a mini microwave on the spot, you will find that the chair leg is done simply repeat to move on attaching the back support.
I have FINALLY made my gas blaster!!! Some of the parts were not available in my area so I had to improvise, and my Frankenstein blowtorch is not pretty, but by gar, it WORKS!!! Thank you Grant, I'm going to be having some fun now!!!
Invested in this great project. Missing two items on his list: Need a 3/8x 1/4 flare fitting Need teflon tape Need an H5 tap All are featured in the video but not in the description
omg... I can not even express my thanks into words rn. the parts list you made. you included EVERYthing needed included the little screws. that saved a lot of searching and Gatorade throwing. I now know that the price of pretty much everything is $303.67. that includes the crucible and wool and all the parts for the blaster. (I looked up everything on amazon) but K.O.R you are amazing thank you so much
Hi Grant. Today I made a furnace and burner based on your video and was able to melt 58 grams of copper in 10 minutes using only one burner.Thanks so much for your guides in this video and more power to you.
Funnily enough, the exact same thing happened to me, except the person wanted to get rid of it so bad, I got it for _ten._ Perfect condition aside from some surface rust. Bought it in an instant.
I love how you just get bored and decide to make a propane torch! "I'm bored. I'm gonna make a foundry! Oo! Then brass knuckles! Maybe bang darts if I have the time." Wish I could do that.
NK DarkTurtle I forgot what this comment thread was even about, and I care so little that I won't even read the comments again to remember. That's how little I care. Do cocaine. That's all I can say.
Obviously, there are a LOT of replies. Without having read them all, I imagine someone has already commented on this. Even so, I'm sure it is worth repeating: First of all, these videos are awesome! The instructions are very clear & organized. The audio and video quality are top-notch. That being said, I was very surprised to discover you didn't mention the diameter of the main pipe. Because of that, I looked at the link you created for the parts list. There, the pipe is listed as 1 inch diameter by 6 inches long. Luckily, I did not order it online, requiring I mail it back. But I did have to make a couple of extra trips to Home Depot before I finally figured it out. After close scrutiny of the video. I was able to catch a glimpse of the 3/4" marking on one of the couplers. THERE: 3/4"!! In my humble opinion, I think you should make a correction to this. if not, you will have a lot of people being confused and frustrated. Thanks!
I love the projects and appreciate the videos. But, I am just now seeing this comment after tapping, assembling, and firing the torch with 1" pipe and adapters. $30 down the inventor drain.
First off, gotta say your videos are awesome. Always enjoy what you show us. Made the metal melting foundry and fired it up a few days ago with the charcoal. It works but what a pain to keep feeding it charcoal. Went through 3/4 of a bag just to get a few pounds. So I decided to go the propane route, however I didn't want to assemble anything. I remembered I had bought a harbor freight "flame thrower" to help.......control weeds (ok, I just wanted to play with it really!) so I made the inlet hole a bit bigger to 3" to accommodate the flame throwers nozzle. Fired it up and turned the air valve up about half way. Boy did that do the trick! So much easier than charcoal! Thanks for everything you do Grant! Keep up the great work!!
I'm not sure if you check this very often, or if you write back, but I'm giving it a shot. I've been trying to build the propane torch based on your video (so naturally it isn't exact), but I've hit a couple snags. It may sound silly, but I don't know for sure what size screw to use. I assume it's a #5 AKA 1/8in, but I wanted to be totally sure. I also had to make an assumption with the pipe and 1in reducer coupling, and figured the pipe had to be 1/2in by 6in. I'm also really hoping that the 1 1/2 in reducer coupling is supposed to go down to 1/2in. If it isn't too much trouble, I'd appreciate some advice because I don't play around with explosive gases. Thanks, Brian.
Finally completed this after two years of wanting to. Just tested it in the plaster foundry and I actually melted aluminum! Going to try brass Tomorrow
I have a little larger foundry I built and really didn't care for the hassle of charcoal. After doing a little research I came across your torch video and decided to give it a try. Its works great even with my larger foundry and crucible. Thanks for the ideas. I've also build a styro slicer. It also turn out great. I added a LED to the wiring so I can clearly see when its powered on. Great Videos. always looking forward to the next one.
I'm in the process of building a torch using this video as a template. I have found that the "1" steel pipe" is actually a 3/4" X 6" nipple. I also stayed away from any galvanized materials as they produce toxic fumes when hot. 1 alteration I made was instead of a rounded out tuna lid, I cut an actual steel plate to shape and used a washer and spring for tension (mostly for the sake of not having a tuna can lid on my parts list.)
Very well put together video, clear concise, to the point, detailed explanation, you nailed it all, I am retired welder/ hot rodder, looking to start small foundry hobby, thanks for posting.
+TheRubberMeep After searching around where I live, the total price comes ot to around $150. But that's mostly because I don't have a drill press, taps, or bits that are needed for this video. Other than that, the regulator I'm looking at getting is $40 by itself. Do some hunting and you'll find what you need pretty easy. I found all of it on Amazon and searched local hardware stores for comparable pricing.
I just finished assembling all of this and the foundry. I will say, you don't need to buy the pipe nipple! When you get the pressure regulator depicted, it comes with a capped off end. You remove that cap to place a pressure gauge. That cap is also what he is drilling into to place the welding tip. Just a helpful fyi to save a couple more bucks.
Could you do a video discussing a building a propane foundry vs one that runs using natural gas (what you normally encounter piped from the city to your home HVAC system)? Possibly talk about the gas pressure, burning temperature, time to melt an ingot, cost of natural gas vs propane, etc? And yes... I want fries with that! : ) Thanks
Hey Grant, me and my friend are going to draw inspiration from your foundry and propane torch videos to make our own foundry, but instead of using a steel bucket, we are going to use an empty gas canister to create a wider/ larger foundry. Thanks for posting all of your videos, I'm a big fan, and i hope you continue to post more and more awesome videos :)
!WARNING! The white pipe tape is for air and water. You need yellow pipe tape for flammable gasses. Gasses like propane will eat through the the white tape which could cause a leak and then explosion. Just want to see everyone design and experiment safely.
+canral Next time you are at the hardware store. Compare a roll of the white with the yellow. Its the same stuff. The yellow is thicker than the white, which is how its rated for gas use.
I'm not gonna argue with you. You are correct that the white tape is thinner. I was incorrect on it eating through the white stuff. It's more porous. I misread the research I had originally done. But so being a porous material makes it more likely to leak, They are both Teflon, but different grades. So I stand by my original statement that since this is a video shown to people who may not know all the proper precausions, I feel that people should use the tape designed for gas. Safety first.
I sold an old one for 20 at a garage sale last August. It was a solid unit with a nice motor probably from the 50's. I had a bigger better one and it was a tad rusty and the belt was loose. Didn't need it anymore and figured sell it cheap to someone who would put it to good use.
Best thing ive gotten was 3 pairs of blaze orange snowpants, 3 blaze orange jackets, a scent free bag, 2 pairs of gloves and a portable heater all for 70 bucks at one sale. Im a big hunter so that was an absolute steal for me
I finish my propane torch, and can't produce jet flame, Why?? And which container can we use in propane foundry, Steel? or others?????????? (we are 14 years old, and we need some help)
I'm 15, and originally had the same problem that you are having. But now I can easily melt aluminum, and occasionally melt copper and bronze. You probably have the wrong propane regulator, or hooked it up directly to a near-empty propane tank. A barbecue regulator cannot nearly put enough propane fuel for a steady jet. And hooking up the torch directly (without a regulator) to a propane tank is extremely dangerous, and can blow up the fittings or hose. I got this 0-60 psi regulator for $30 from BestMaterials www.bestmaterials.com/detail.aspx?ID=15577 You don't even need a 0-60 psi regulator, you can get a 0-30 psi regulator from Amazon, it may be about the same price, but has cheaper shipping and will be easier to order (you have to choose your packaging from BestMaterials, and if you choose the wrong one, they will not ship it) Here is the 0-30 psi link www.amazon.com/Bayou-Classic-Adjustible-Regulator-Assembely/dp/B007PS0938
A steel crucible will be fine, but breaks easily especially with copper. I ended up buying a #3 clay-graphite crucible from Amazon. A #2 might heat up faster for 1 propane torch, but anything from 2-4 kilos works great for this furnace. Here is a link to the one I bought, and the second is for a #2 crucible.. www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00FBFUB3U/ref=sxl1?ie=UTF8&qid=1467790817&sr=1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65 www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00FBFOFPK/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1467790895&sr=8-1&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=graphite+crucible+%232&dpPl=1&dpID=414ydSp%2Br-L&ref=plSrch
+lynkozz I live in taiwan and can't find the same regulator in hardware store, so the red fire can melt the soda can or not, I only use one torch in my foundry.
Saw this vid ages ago, didnt consider making it till my chacoals were causing me a bit of trouble. But my goodness, jumping into this stuff is tricky. Cost an arm and a leg as well, but it'll be worth it.
I've been scrolling so long for a comment like this! I knew I couldn't be the only one with this thought. I guess grant Thompson is the gaster blaster master now. ^_^ ... I'll leave now.
To check for leaks you can use soap and water in a spray bottle. Once pressured up you can spray the joints and you will see bubbles if you have leaks. Just to be 100% sure
Daniel Belzberg I'm sure you could get one somewhere but honestly you could probably modify it to be even simpler. It likely just wouldn't be as effective
everyone seems to watch your videos without any intent of doing it, but I plan to do a lot of your projects, among many other things that I have in a playlist.
I love the Backyard Foundry mini series the most! I've actually made the mini foundry, and it took me some trial and error to get it working right, but propane is definitely the way to go on this. Charcoal produces too much ash, which in the mini foundry, can choke your air flow and cause the crucible to cool too quickly. Also a note on crucibles: get a professional graphite crucible. It wont warp, it doesn't flake and rust like steel does, and it essentially acts as a non-stick pan when it comes to metals. Do you plan to make a larger foundry and a burner for waste oil/diesel anytime? I've seen a couple youtubers do this, but I think it'd be a great addition to this series.
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RIP This is THE video that got me started on what eventually became a metal fabrication shop.
Just a quick FYI for anyone about to make this: The brass fittings are made to seal against one another, so you shouldn't need tape, just really crank them down hard when screwing them together. BUT... when you attach brass to steel (or some other metal), you DO want to use tape but not the white thread tape. They make a thread tape specifically for flammable gas that is yellow in color that you should use here. I believe it's because the white tape deteriorates when used in gas systems
Thank you for addressing this difference in gas tape.
Very important info here.
I believe it's because of gas molecules can slip through the white tape but the yellow tape has a higher concentration of Teflon in it which prevents that from happening.
I love grants videos on the foundries because he would always put every item that you need in description and video, Nate just says what he's using without assuming most of us are gonna build the same thing
For those looking to build this, there's some errors in the parts list. The pipe is 3/4" not 1" pipe. The reducer you drill into should be 1 1/4" to 3/4" reducer. The flare end is made of a 1" to 3/4" reducer. Do NOT use galvanized pipe (the shiny pipe) in any of this. Use black pipe.
Also, you can use the same tap to do the nozzle as well as the thumb screws. Just buy the right size thumb screws. ( My local HD didn't have a tap for the thumb screw size used in the vid)
(This is very awesome. I'm in the process of building one based on these specs. I built one around a 1" pipe with reducers / flares to fit that. But I will be redoing it with the 3/4" pipe and reducers soon.)
Joshua Migdal did this work out?
actually i think the one you drill into says 3/4 to 1 1/2
did you use a flashback arrestor on yours
I wish I saw your comment earlier. I didn't realise the front flare was the wrong size until after I finished it and wanted to screw it on as finishing part.
I have built everything with a 1inch tube as smallest size, but am using a screwable rear to let air in (or close off) so bigger size should be fine. However I now need a new front 'reducer' from 1" to something slightly bigger, perhaps a 1 1/4 "to 1"?
What is the reason you are going to / went to 3/4 inch?
@@daedelus_ I just started getting the pieces to this today. I noticed as I was picking them up in Lowes that galvanized wasn't the right product to use as it's toxic when burns, as its mentioned on another video about the foundry and why the plaster mix should be as close to the top as possible.. So I picked the black steel pieces. I was make shift putting it together while picking the parts and noticed the 1" tube wasn't going to work with the 1" reducer. Luckily, I saw a 1 1/2" reducer to 3/4" in stock (which my other lowe's and HD stores didnt have). And I upgraded from a 1" x 6" steel pipe to a 3/4" x 12" pipe and was cheaper. Unfortunately the rest of the items I had to order from amazon so I have to wait a few days to piece it together and drill all the parts.
He was one of the few men I was actually jealous of.
I usually look up to the ones better than me and strive to be like them. Except here, he’s so ingenious, especially creative, clever, and smart I just can’t help but be jealous.
I just got around to building this and it is AMAZING!!! My son and I had a great time on this project and we can't wait to fire up the foundry we built last summer based on your design. NO MORE CHARCOAL!!!! Thanks, Grant. You are the best!
Man I wish his videos were still like this, not all flashy and short
Now they are just irrelevant
@@OmniversalInsect honestly yeh he was a diy type of guy nate and calie just do those eexperments because they get more views they even said it on redit
@@EmilyGOrtega what's their reddit called?
@@OmniversalInsect it was the official tkor redit tho
@@EmilyGOrtega ik but whats it called
I would like a video that showcases on how you find garage sales with $20 drill presses
It starts with getting up in the morning before the sun rises and being the first person at a garage sale. Most decent stuff goes fast.
@@brandonfrancey5592 hahahaaaa that is correct sir👊👍
Harbor Freight drill press is almost that cheap and works great for me.
Sean Chinery I just bought a brand new drill press 8” from harbor freight tools for $55 on sale with a coupon, usually $67. And I needed one from many other projects.
Don't need a video, Just get your azz up early Saturday morning and hit the yard sales between 7 - 9 am
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hey for the propane tank can I use a Bunsen burner
Ive got a problem whenever I use the burner the flame is like a big lighter but when I put a hair dryer to it it ends up like yours but doesn't last long and gets blown out however I put it even though I followed your instructions to the T any ideas what might be the problem and how I can fix it?
Nate Clishe it could be a few thing. Try using different settings for the regulator. Make sure you have a oxygen control thing on it. There could be a few other problems but I can't think of them right now so try these and if it still doesn't work I'll help more.
Grant Thompson - "The King of Random" your link to the 1-1/2" steel reducer coupling is the wrong size to make the flare
Shogun
yeah I found out the same thing got to go to the actual store now and find the right size
This project was a treasure hunt because I tried to buy locally, I recommend everyone to follow you're amazon links to buy the parts, also don't cheap out on the pressure regulator and gauge, I know the Marshal Excelsior is expensive but it is worth it! I just finished the build, it far surpassed my expectations! Thanks Grant for the instructions! Can't wait to see more forge/foundry videos!
IMPORTANT NOTE!!! When you tap the 1 1/2" reducer coupling I recommend using a 11/64 bit for your M5 tap, it is much closer to the M5-.08 tap and you won't end up with shallow threading...
Hank Hill would be proud you switched your foundry to propane
He's one step ahead of you
6 years ago
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Hi Grant, I made myself the foundry and have been wanting to switch over to propane, but I'm having some difficulty doing so. None of my typical suppliers have those flare fittings in stock. Do you know of a store chain or online store that would sell fittings like the 45 flare?
Why now??????
Grant Thompson - "The King of Random" is the best
Grant Thompson - "The King of Random" would your HHO gas work with the foundry?
nice
Man i so miss him, So Professional and such a Great Teacher, he nailed this one!
Why cant Everyone on RUclips be this Professional!!
Thanks King Grant! We were having trouble getting copper to melt with our furnace (although aluminium worked perfectly!) and this is exactly what we need to do next. Thanks again - love your projects
hey before firing this up spray it down with soapy water the water will bubble if there are any leaks.
So, I made this torch, and have used it quite a bit. I originally made the bucket smelter, but decided to go a different route with this device. I used an old propane tank (yes, took off the valve, let it air out for a week or so, cleaned it out well before cutting it) and it works like a charm! The only thing I noted is, I have to have the end cap on, even in the smelter, to get it to light. You might have said that, but I didn't catch it. Great project, thanks!
Hey Thanks for helping me with my flamethrower project, welp off to school..... For show and tell of course :)
+vgamesx1 Flamethrower doesnt use gas ,it shoots sticky liquid under alot of pressure.
2 parts oil based fuel and 1 part compressed gas (Such as Butane).
900bz U asshat? who still says queer?
+vgamesx1 its a word not a trend that went away dipshit
900bz First off, who said it was a trend? Secondly yes words have somewhat of a trend to them dumbass...
There's a reason nobody says "That's groovy" or "You're a cool cat" anymore, those are words too you know but you'd sound like a fool saying it in 2016.
As for the welp thing, it's this thing called culture, it's the same reason why America has cookies and Brits have biscuits, oh and besides any of that how do you even know I'm a guy..? For all you know I'm a girl you arrogant swine.
And I can barely assemble a chair from IKEA...
you said it. ikea. (we put in extra parts just to mess with you)
😂
True ~_~
Simply put the leg on by getting a drill and drill 1/2" deep threaded to 1/512" and screw in the included screws labeled a dark gray among the other darker grays, while you slowly have someone screwing that screw, attach the batteries that are totally included that are not included and simply stab the battery with a butcher knife to cause an explosion if there is no explosion try putting them in a mini microwave on the spot, you will find that the chair leg is done simply repeat to move on attaching the back support.
+Ryan Ho you forgot the mayonnaise to maintain stability on that leg bruh...
I have FINALLY made my gas blaster!!!
Some of the parts were not available in my area so I had to improvise, and my Frankenstein blowtorch is not pretty, but by gar, it WORKS!!!
Thank you Grant, I'm going to be having some fun now!!!
COOL man
Chucking the tap into a power drill? Pretty brave; I'd always been taught to do it by hand.
Invested in this great project. Missing two items on his list:
Need a 3/8x 1/4 flare fitting
Need teflon tape
Need an H5 tap
All are featured in the video but not in the description
omg... I can not even express my thanks into words rn. the parts list you made. you included EVERYthing needed included the little screws. that saved a lot of searching and Gatorade throwing. I now know that the price of pretty much everything is $303.67. that includes the crucible and wool and all the parts for the blaster. (I looked up everything on amazon) but K.O.R you are amazing thank you so much
I came here for propane and propane accessories.
+Potsherd Me too, sad to see none of these normies did
+Potsherd What do you mean?
rudy lee tv Please elaborate?
rudy lee tv Not clear yet, nevermind
+Joep Stuyfzand Its a King of the Hill reference
I'm crying. Why did he have to go so soon.
he legit posted a video yesterday... and he is clearly in frame...
@@oceanbytez847 what vid are you talking about?
@@oceanbytez847 what video
They have videos that are already recorded but they hadn't put it out yet
Hi Grant. Today I made a furnace and burner based on your video and was able to melt 58 grams of copper in 10 minutes using only one burner.Thanks so much for your guides in this video and more power to you.
"Drill press for $20" I think I need to get my hearing checked bc I've never encountered such a thing and if I did I'd buy it in a heartbeat
Funnily enough, the exact same thing happened to me, except the person wanted to get rid of it so bad, I got it for _ten._ Perfect condition aside from some surface rust. Bought it in an instant.
My dad got one for free one time, then he sold it.
I love how you just get bored and decide to make a propane torch!
"I'm bored. I'm gonna make a foundry! Oo! Then brass knuckles! Maybe bang darts if I have the time."
Wish I could do that.
but you càaaaaaaaan
with DETERMINATION
Coops4tw What he made wasn't that expensive.
These awesome inventions fill you with determination
Savage Sadistic So does cocaine.
NK DarkTurtle I forgot what this comment thread was even about, and I care so little that I won't even read the comments again to remember. That's how little I care. Do cocaine. That's all I can say.
Hey Grant I built your propane blaster and now my foundry is a melting beast! Thanks for a great project.
Who likes watching the how-to's but never does them?
+billna billy Pretty sure if I made all of Grant's stuff, I'd be pretty broke and homeless by now :/
relik0fages But loads of cool gadgets! XD
who doesn't tbh?
+billna billy The only thing I have made is the flower pot foundry and it worked beautifully. This one seems pretty dangerous though
Me
Obviously, there are a LOT of replies. Without having read them all, I imagine someone has already commented on this. Even so, I'm sure it is worth repeating:
First of all, these videos are awesome! The instructions are very clear & organized. The audio and video quality are top-notch.
That being said, I was very surprised to discover you didn't mention the diameter of the main pipe. Because of that, I looked at the link you created for the parts list. There, the pipe is listed as 1 inch diameter by 6 inches long. Luckily, I did not order it online, requiring I mail it back. But I did have to make a couple of extra trips to Home Depot before I finally figured it out.
After close scrutiny of the video. I was able to catch a glimpse of the 3/4" marking on one of the couplers. THERE: 3/4"!!
In my humble opinion, I think you should make a correction to this. if not, you will have a lot of people being confused and frustrated. Thanks!
the main pipe is 3/4 in diameter?
I love the projects and appreciate the videos. But, I am just now seeing this comment after tapping, assembling, and firing the torch with 1" pipe and adapters. $30 down the inventor drain.
@@pickmyphotos Perhaps you can salvage this project by increasing the diameter of the jet tip opening to a slightly larger opening?
First off, gotta say your videos are awesome. Always enjoy what you show us. Made the metal melting foundry and fired it up a few days ago with the charcoal. It works but what a pain to keep feeding it charcoal. Went through 3/4 of a bag just to get a few pounds. So I decided to go the propane route, however I didn't want to assemble anything. I remembered I had bought a harbor freight "flame thrower" to help.......control weeds (ok, I just wanted to play with it really!) so I made the inlet hole a bit bigger to 3" to accommodate the flame throwers nozzle. Fired it up and turned the air valve up about half way. Boy did that do the trick! So much easier than charcoal! Thanks for everything you do Grant! Keep up the great work!!
How to make a jet pack from this, you will find on my another project.
hahahhaaha
Wouldn't be surprised
+Ryan Ho Nope, we won't. 5 days later, quick clip, showing a jetpack. XD
+tankmohit11 you mean "You will find on another project"
+tankmohit11 Sadly you need more powerful fuel :(
Bought mine on ebay, for my vidoes... But yes it is simple
every other video on how to make a gas Foundry was so complicated and yet you made it seem so simple thank you
My dad and I are building this this summer
+TheTranq good luck
+TheTranq I have built the charcoal fired one and it works a treat
+stanley carter will the charcoal one still burn bullet cases?
I'm not sure if you check this very often, or if you write back, but I'm giving it a shot. I've been trying to build the propane torch based on your video (so naturally it isn't exact), but I've hit a couple snags. It may sound silly, but I don't know for sure what size screw to use. I assume it's a #5 AKA 1/8in, but I wanted to be totally sure. I also had to make an assumption with the pipe and 1in reducer coupling, and figured the pipe had to be 1/2in by 6in. I'm also really hoping that the 1 1/2 in reducer coupling is supposed to go down to 1/2in.
If it isn't too much trouble, I'd appreciate some advice because I don't play around with explosive gases.
Thanks,
Brian.
Finally completed this after two years of wanting to. Just tested it in the plaster foundry and I actually melted aluminum! Going to try brass Tomorrow
Thank you so much! I've been waiting for this for a while and will definitely build it!
no you wont
yes I will, I've already made a foundry but I've been waiting for hoe to build the burner
+The Slingshot King so there people that try this freaking manly
lol thanks
I like your vids
Am I the only one who watch these kind of videos but never do any of them
+samiyas100 absolutely not :P
I made only 1 project out of all of his. 😂😂
+Andrew Lam i tried to make 1 , but ended up cutting myself and i gave up.
+Salikrav I've already made the foundry, so im probably gonna be working on this soon ( charcoal makes it very dirty)
nope I do the same
I have a little larger foundry I built and really didn't care for the hassle of charcoal. After doing a little research I came across your torch video and decided to give it a try. Its works great even with my larger foundry and crucible. Thanks for the ideas. I've also build a styro slicer. It also turn out great. I added a LED to the wiring so I can clearly see when its powered on. Great Videos. always looking forward to the next one.
Anyone else wonder how TF he knows how to make all of these? xD Pretty Amazing if you ask me ;P
He watches this video on how to build this and builds it.
+SNova Plays Google is your friend.
+Kasakuja seems legit
Oliver Fazzio This is how real life works.
+SNova Plays This is built off some plans from a website for blacksmiths, he simply copied the design and gave it a name.
THEFATRATTTTTTT YASSSS
+warmoon Please read
+Ashley Fu wooo!
+warmoon I cant, your comebacks are bad.
and I'm 5 so I will stay
+Markus Kurg wow i didn't know 5 year olds were smart enough to curse
+Ashton Zorpex i am =)
I'm in the process of building a torch using this video as a template. I have found that the "1" steel pipe" is actually a 3/4" X 6" nipple. I also stayed away from any galvanized materials as they produce toxic fumes when hot. 1 alteration I made was instead of a rounded out tuna lid, I cut an actual steel plate to shape and used a washer and spring for tension (mostly for the sake of not having a tuna can lid on my parts list.)
WINDFALL BY THEFATRAT!!!
I LOVE IT ♥♥
gg ate u play gdash
nate atienzo I barely play GDash, i just listen to alot of Glitch Hop, wanka
Derp
"I barely play GDash" which means i barely play it ;Y
SAME
Im just waiting until he creates the arc reactor and becomes iron man...
I hope he shares it in another video.
Spaze Well he did make an arc welder and Jacobs ladder so...
I’m still waiting too :( ...
You predicted hacksmith
Very well put together video, clear concise, to the point, detailed explanation, you nailed it all, I am retired welder/ hot rodder, looking to start small foundry hobby, thanks for posting.
Oh yeah! Thumbs up. :)
+RetroWeld Going to upgrade your forge Douglas? :D
+Greg's Garage Funny you should ask. ;)
Thanks, I almost forgot to like the video!
How long could you use this on a full tank of propane before it runs out?
this channel is possibly the best thing on the entire Internet!
hey grant think you could add a parts list at the end of your videos for simplicity sake thanks !
+TheRubberMeep you could just pause and write down the supplies you need
+Da Demon Monkey or have them in the description for easier copy and pasting?
exactly! and a vague price list so we can budget
+TheRubberMeep
After searching around where I live, the total price comes ot to around $150. But that's mostly because I don't have a drill press, taps, or bits that are needed for this video. Other than that, the regulator I'm looking at getting is $40 by itself. Do some hunting and you'll find what you need pretty easy. I found all of it on Amazon and searched local hardware stores for comparable pricing.
thanks man !
Comments:
50% "Brass nipple, hehe"
30% "Hank Hill would be proud"
10% "Gaster Blaster"
10% Other
I just finished assembling all of this and the foundry. I will say, you don't need to buy the pipe nipple! When you get the pressure regulator depicted, it comes with a capped off end. You remove that cap to place a pressure gauge. That cap is also what he is drilling into to place the welding tip. Just a helpful fyi to save a couple more bucks.
Could you do a video discussing a building a propane foundry vs one that runs using natural gas (what you normally encounter piped from the city to your home HVAC system)? Possibly talk about the gas pressure, burning temperature, time to melt an ingot, cost of natural gas vs propane, etc? And yes... I want fries with that! : ) Thanks
If memory serves, propane is about 3% more efficient.
7:20 My favorite metal is tungsten...
lmao
These videos are so much better then what they produce now
$20 drill press?? wow
Ali Syed I know right? He must troll every garage sale cause he finds the best deals.
Ali Syed I found one too it did have some rust a 3 hp motor but needed a belt bough it for 24 dollars
I got my drill press through craigslist for about $30
He got everything for nothing
Just a warning: this blaster costs about $150 to build.
Wish I knew before going 400+ into this with all materials in mind including molds and crucible
Ikr I spend that much on it too when I could have just bought a professional pre-made one for that price with free shipping
Why? Which parts of this build are that expensive?
Mine cost $30. Not sure what you bought.
@@akira3871 how does it work?
Hey Grant, me and my friend are going to draw inspiration from your foundry and propane torch videos to make our own foundry, but instead of using a steel bucket, we are going to use an empty gas canister to create a wider/ larger foundry. Thanks for posting all of your videos, I'm a big fan, and i hope you continue to post more and more awesome videos :)
!WARNING! The white pipe tape is for air and water. You need yellow pipe tape for flammable gasses. Gasses like propane will eat through the the white tape which could cause a leak and then explosion. Just want to see everyone design and experiment safely.
Also don't used galvanized piping in the flame areas like the pipe or flare.
+canral Next time you are at the hardware store. Compare a roll of the white with the yellow. Its the same stuff. The yellow is thicker than the white, which is how its rated for gas use.
I'm not gonna argue with you. You are correct that the white tape is thinner. I was incorrect on it eating through the white stuff. It's more porous. I misread the research I had originally done. But so being a porous material makes it more likely to leak, They are both Teflon, but different grades. So I stand by my original statement that since this is a video shown to people who may not know all the proper precausions, I feel that people should use the tape designed for gas. Safety first.
not to be confused with a Gaster Blaster.
Can I break into a bank vault with this?
My thoughts exactly
+Rippertear - Gaming Videos AKA SDL Benjii TGPASOTSISAPROA(THR)STTLOYTYVM you can.... but you'll have a bad time
yup.
thank you, and the same to you, .
Well, it is right next to your picture.
I have to say, it took some time to replicate this, but I did! It works wonderfully, thank you for all you do, rest in peace legend.
I'm hot enough to melt metal myself.
Literally!!
Hint: Gallium
Can I use this thing for cooking stuff in a barbecue instead of charcoal???????
+Jason Pesigan I don't use anything but propane!
i put a wok on top of my foundry one time. made some awesome food while melting aluminum.
+Jason Pesigan DONT PLEASE
+Jason Pesigan Probably not
its propane
Theoretically, but if you mess up you might end up melting your barbecue.
Grant, can you please upload a video on how to make a graphite Crucible or a better one besides the one you made out of a fire extinguisher? Thanks
i miss this King of Random compared to the "show-y" King of Random these days
*Can you please put a couple up for sale!*
*I'm not very crafty and would end up blowing something up*
*Great video by the way*
*Like so he can see!!*
One of the best, if not the best step by step video !
You can also make another foundry and use the other propane hose for it. DOUBLE EFFICIENCY
Yea my idea "exponencial efficiency" souded like flat earthers :D
This would be a perfect a anti-theft weapon ;)
Liam Hogue XD WTF
XpertPilotFSX home alone
XpertPilotFSX. imagin this in home alone lol
A gun would be a perfect anti-theft weapon.
Well done video. Very organized instruction. Thank you for having an organized mind necessary for fine teaching.
would be nice if you put out an accurate parts list for your projects
Cody Lee which items are wrong?
Kenny Brooks I think he means a itemized list
Did you read the description? It's all there.... lol
"I got this drill machine for under $20!!!"
+FlizAnimate jk but good video though!
+Archie Bunker Heh unless you find it in a garage sale... think again, they normally range from 150$ to 250$+
+ShadowVipers4 $200-$600+* never seen one for under 200 without something wrong
+ShadowVipers4 $200-$600+* never seen one for under 200 without something wrong
+Damocles 97 One word: Craigslist.
Just melted my first copper your torches work great thanks
you found a drill press for 20 dollars? was the seller high?
garage sale gold, you would be amazed at what you can get at those!
I sold an old one for 20 at a garage sale last August. It was a solid unit with a nice motor probably from the 50's. I had a bigger better one and it was a tad rusty and the belt was loose. Didn't need it anymore and figured sell it cheap to someone who would put it to good use.
He opportunities in canada are rare...lucky u guys lol
Best thing ive gotten was 3 pairs of blaze orange snowpants, 3 blaze orange jackets, a scent free bag, 2 pairs of gloves and a portable heater all for 70 bucks at one sale. Im a big hunter so that was an absolute steal for me
+Luke My buddy got a Big Berkey filter at one for about 15 dollars hardly used. Those things are normally 150 dollars+++.
I finish my propane torch, and can't produce jet flame, Why?? And which container can we use in propane foundry, Steel? or others?????????? (we are 14 years old, and we need some help)
I'm 15, and originally had the same problem that you are having. But now I can easily melt aluminum, and occasionally melt copper and bronze. You probably have the wrong propane regulator, or hooked it up directly to a near-empty propane tank. A barbecue regulator cannot nearly put enough propane fuel for a steady jet. And hooking up the torch directly (without a regulator) to a propane tank is extremely dangerous, and can blow up the fittings or hose. I got this 0-60 psi regulator for $30 from BestMaterials www.bestmaterials.com/detail.aspx?ID=15577
You don't even need a 0-60 psi regulator, you can get a 0-30 psi regulator from Amazon, it may be about the same price, but has cheaper shipping and will be easier to order (you have to choose your packaging from BestMaterials, and if you choose the wrong one, they will not ship it) Here is the 0-30 psi link www.amazon.com/Bayou-Classic-Adjustible-Regulator-Assembely/dp/B007PS0938
A steel crucible will be fine, but breaks easily especially with copper. I ended up buying a #3 clay-graphite crucible from Amazon. A #2 might heat up faster for 1 propane torch, but anything from 2-4 kilos works great for this furnace. Here is a link to the one I bought, and the second is for a #2 crucible.. www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00FBFUB3U/ref=sxl1?ie=UTF8&qid=1467790817&sr=1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65
www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00FBFOFPK/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1467790895&sr=8-1&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=graphite+crucible+%232&dpPl=1&dpID=414ydSp%2Br-L&ref=plSrch
+lynkozz I live in taiwan and can't find the same regulator in hardware store, so the red fire can melt the soda can or not, I only use one torch in my foundry.
+lynkozz Thanks
you probably shouldn't be making a propane foundry...
I've seen others do it but u always make things way cooler with different designs
Gasterblaster?
+ Yeah, me too.
ditto
how long does one tank of propane last with this?
Great torch man... I am making one this week for the "mini forge" I built a couple of week ago... Rock on...
how much will all this cost?
∞
Maybe 35 dollars.
£20-£30 in English pound/sterling
cost me about $200 including the foundry, most expensive parts were the propane attachments
I needabout tree fiddy
20$ drill press from local garage sale. right.
It's how I got my first one. Paid about that ;)
that is pure luck. no fair!@
I found one for 25 on letgo app.
So, a bigger, badder, and more improved version of a Bunsen burner. Nice.
Hank hill would he proud
gfs :D
Jordan Bond gladly
lol
Koth?
Kinda looks like something you'd want in fallout
I learned so much in each and every video that I am so obsessed with all your videos
You should never use a drill to cut threads!!
I know! I was like wtf is he doing!
Well in the end he is an amateur.
+Peter Griffin yes he is. I think he was trying to do it as quick as possible. Not the right way. But quick.
Umm, why not?
Easy, cutting threads is a slow process in which the edges cut away quite a lot of steel which is way you should do it by hand,
slow and steady.
Instructions not clear
I'm farting fire
Saw this vid ages ago, didnt consider making it till my chacoals were causing me a bit of trouble. But my goodness, jumping into this stuff is tricky. Cost an arm and a leg as well, but it'll be worth it.
wait so we can turn into black smiths for less then £15 !?!
+Kacper Czaczkowski yeh dude.
That comment pretty much sums up every video about melting video he ever made
Smithing increased to 100
.....😂😬
+Артем Закревский Will
I guess you can say... GASter blaster! I'll walk myself out now
* *nice one bro .*
I was gonna say that
loli liek ut
Insert sarcastic slow clapping here
I've been scrolling so long for a comment like this! I knew I couldn't be the only one with this thought. I guess grant Thompson is the gaster blaster master now. ^_^ ... I'll leave now.
To check for leaks you can use soap and water in a spray bottle. Once pressured up you can spray the joints and you will see bubbles if you have leaks. Just to be 100% sure
Could you just buy one of these say off amazon cause i need this for my forge but it looks a bit complex to make.
Daniel Belzberg I'm sure you could get one somewhere but honestly you could probably modify it to be even simpler. It likely just wouldn't be as effective
EARLY BIRD STRIKES AGAIN!
+irish sith thats what you think ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)
-FrostAssasin- kwick! gert ur lert serber!
everyone seems to watch your videos without any intent of doing it, but I plan to do a lot of your projects, among many other things that I have in a playlist.
please sell this on amazon because i got none of these tools and im metling metals in a hole i dug and blowing air in with a hair dryer.
You can buy one on Ebay for about $40
They already sell then online
Template is no more there.
You make everything so simple thanks Grant
I tell you h'wat.
This comment made my day
iamnottomgreen lol
What are you doing some kind of idiot?
iamnottomgreen o
2020 anyone?
2024 🤘
I love the Backyard Foundry mini series the most! I've actually made the mini foundry, and it took me some trial and error to get it working right, but propane is definitely the way to go on this. Charcoal produces too much ash, which in the mini foundry, can choke your air flow and cause the crucible to cool too quickly.
Also a note on crucibles: get a professional graphite crucible. It wont warp, it doesn't flake and rust like steel does, and it essentially acts as a non-stick pan when it comes to metals.
Do you plan to make a larger foundry and a burner for waste oil/diesel anytime? I've seen a couple youtubers do this, but I think it'd be a great addition to this series.
You should probably tell people the dangers of galvanized pipe
Galvanized pipe releases chemicals when it burns, yeah? I was thinking that as well.
+gorisenke that's why I brought it up he was using black pipe not galvanized where it gets hot, but he did not mention why