Melting Cans With The Mini Metal Foundry
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- Опубликовано: 28 дек 2014
- How to recycle scrap metal in the backyard, with a homemade, Mini Metal Foundry.
Common materials in the Mini Metal Foundry
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WARNING: Charcoal foundries can reach temperatures in excess of 1,000ºC, which is well above the melting point of hobbyists. This project should only be attempted with adequate knowledge and training, proper protective safety gear, and in a fire resistant area with adequate ventilation. The sparks flying from the foundry can ignite fires, and the fumes from burning dross can be toxic. Use caution and common sense. Use of this video content is at your own risk.
Music by: Scott & Brendo ("Skyward" - Instrumental) bit.ly/ScottBrendoiTunes
Project inspired by:
This foundry is an original design, which comes after months of experimenting, and over 10 different prototypes. The functionality is founded on ideas I collected while searching the internet for foundry designs.
Background:
For as long as I can remember, I've been intrigued by the idea of melting metal and making things with it. The problem has always been that it was out of reach or required really expensive equipment.
In this project I experimented with 10 different prototypes, to develop a reusable backyard foundry that melts aluminum soda cans easily and safely. I tested different refractory recipes, different containers, different setting for blowing air, and different types of makeshift crucibles.
I tried various ratios of portland cement, sand, perlite, plaster of paris, water, and even kitty litter. For containers, I experimented with clay pots, plastic buckets, no container, cinderblocks, and a galvanized steel pail.
I ended up favoring the galvanized steel pail, and a mix of 50% plaster of paris, and 50% play sand, by volume, which was inspired by a video by NightHawkInLight "How to Make a Soup Can Forge" bit.ly/IBSoupCanForge
Depending on where you get, or find, your materials the cost can range anywhere from $5-$25 per unit. With the materials I used, I was able to make 2 units for under $40 ($20 each). Even on the high end, this is probably one of the cheapest, reliable, backyard foundries that can be made.
I used mine to melt soda cans, and extract the aluminum for future metal casting projects. All the soda cans came from a local recycling depot. I bought back 30 lbs from the depot to avoid having to drink gallons and gallons of soda. :) I stored the ingots in various forms, which you can see in the next video, and tried a cool technique for making a little sword by pouring liquid metal into a bucket of sand. I'm planning to make a project video on how to do that in the near future.
Thanks for watching, and please share!! :)
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Used my fire extinguisher to make the crucible.
Reeeeally needed it later
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Comander he is still here
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Finally A DIY Video Maker That Is NOT A Waste Of Time
You Are The Real Deal
All of his videos are worth it, good thing you found his channel!
No Need To Type Like A Stupid Idiot Like This ,
Its Really Annoying
We're making these for the next neighborhood bake sale!
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Grant Thompson - "The King of Random" why did you comment twice?
Eric The White Hair Thompson His computer probably lagged, and the comment didn't show up on his screen, so he commented it a second time. Resulting in two comments.
So basically you can just drink a soda and then make some aluminum. THATS WHAT I LIKE TO CALL RECYCLING
I feel like that's an Eddsworld reference
Lol yeah
What if you got a lot of soda cans that's exactly what you're going to do to help the world
i would like to make a swors
Has: * 40 used cans *
Makes: * a cool sword *
Mom: wtf are you doing?
Don't worry mom, it's recycling.
Rest In Peace, we’ll always appreciate what you did and will always miss you
If only you had posted this before Christmas, I would have saved a fortune! Great video Grant.. :D
Thank you Alltime10s. Great to see you here in the comments, and I hope it was a great Christmas anyway! :)
Hello Grant!
hey i love ur vids
4 replies? De fack.
I think it's great that two well known youtubers comment or collaborate!
*I'm editing the video on how to build this foundry from scratch, right now, so it should be the next project video. :D It's an original design you can make very easily, for around $20. I spent 5 months experimenting, and made over 10 different prototypes. Thanks for sharing, and please let me know what you think?*
Are there any other metals we can melt with it ?
Cool Grant, any idea how long if you don't mind me asking?
Thanks bro
Good question. Are you able to melt something like glass?? Because I believe if you were to put it in the molds it'll be some pretty cool outcomes
Put um in liquid nitrogen!
You are the true king of random. Rest in Peace
Wee Leng you are the king of egg fried rice
I know, now they just melt crayons
Rest in peace legend,you will be forever remembered.
Grant Thompson - "The King of Random" Bud, just saying this out of concern for you health, Both the bucket and the two Ubolts you used for the handles to the lid (And the ubolts for your soda can mini bbq) are galvanized, which means it's got a layer of zinc over top, I am a master galvanizer, as well as a hobby level blacksmith, these traits do no DO NOT mix, Heating galvanized metal releases toxic metal vapors into the air, and can lead to heavy metal poisoning and all sorts of other medical complications, Plenty of welders are familiar with this, and sometimes exposure is worse than others, but this can be lethal, Especially if you pass out in the presence of the vapors and continously inhale, But even one good lungful can lead to days of diahrea, and seizure like tremors, And a dizzyness that feels like it might be for life.
Don't take chances with your health, if you insist on using it anyways, wear a well fitting dust mask and sand it off with very coarse sandpaper, the particulates will be big enough to be trapped this way, whereas burning it off makes the particulates too small for all but the best filters.
Other than that, you have made an excellent forge, And I am excited to see your molding process.
Also, the use of a 1 inch black iron pipe is safe and very recommended as it is the metal closest to the coals.
Thumbs up this comment for top comment so he, and anyone else thinking to take on this project sees the safety message.
What happens when you sand it
Smaller particulates means more exposure, It's the same logic for drugs and medicines alike, They have more surface area witch can then be absorbed more readily, sanding it is not great for you, but can be easily countered by trying not to breathe it, or using a mask.
Which is why I recommended a coarse grit sandpaper. Zinc is a useful metal, and in small doses your body even needs it, but in your lungs or eyes it can be deadly.
I've had about as much exposure as can be tolerated by a human of my size after a zinc explosion, Zinc burns are not pleasant, nor is heavy metal poisoning, Both of which I suffered through, but I still fear zinc vapors much much more.
You can weld it in open air if you absolutely must, but a good lungfull can and will kill you.
Would there be any issues if I substitute the bucket with a stainless steel stock pot? There would be a thicker layer of the plaster/sand mix. Also, what type of respirator mask would you recommend? Hopefully something that is sufficient with a low price tag.
They come in packs with multiple, you don't need to get a crazy expensive one, Just the circle clothy ones are about three for a dollar, Or even a damp rag while sanding the galvanizing off, Just to avoid the dust.
As for the stainless steel, It'll rust out at those temperatures eventually,(yes, even though it is stainless) but part of the process for the first firing is the curing of the plaster/sand and removing the moisture, putting a barrier in between that might lead to problems, but It might be fine, Assuming you meant to leave it in, and not just for forming the refractory
What do you suggest for the handles of the lid?
Redditor with 194 IQ here,
So it was a rare occasion to me, i felt like eating something other than doritos and cheetos. Then i stumbled across this video and thought: "Well why not?" So i raided my moms garage and bedroom, got the supplies and did as you asked. But the end results almost broke my teeth! And they also didn't taste very good.
Thanks for reminding me why i don't eat anything other than doritos and cheetos.
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Also a complete waste of time! You can save resources by just eating the can and you also get to keep the other stuff for a snack later on!
American cuisine in general is just really bad. Poor video.
Dumbass reddit people
xCANNEDRAGEx Lol... dumbass people who don't know when a troll appears.
Billy Mckindley Hear that whoosh? That was the joke going straight over your head.
I wish the king of random was like this again
The current tkor is a sad reminder
We need more metal projects! This has inspired me a lot. I have always wanted to make my own forge. After watching and trying this project I feel like my own forge is attainable. Thank you and keep up the great work!
Great job Grant! Looks like it's working great.
well i still like your method better
tim gersh yea well dude it's a forge he made
RAms -
yea but on the night hawkin video then he dug a hold into the ground making what i think is a simpler forge that is just as effective
tim gersh Oh, that thing.
ok
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@@rams6702 cool
Thanks for this awesome project Grant! I've got to give this a go!
@@matthewnikolaenko7439 I highly recommend using something like a thin cardboard tube or PVC pipe but aluminum if casted right would probably be lighter than most PVC pipes. As long as you keep weight down most materials should work. My go to for rockets is the cardboard tubes from wrapping paper. Whatever you choose goodluck with your rocket!
still remember watching this when i was a little kid
Even in death his videos will never be forgotten and never be remade
*Note: The contest for the sword is CLOSED. The winner is Anthony Wagner from Virginia who guessed 690.2 grams. The actual weight was 691 grams. Congratulations Anthony!* (bit.ly/WinTheSword)
When will you show us how to make the sword
tim bradford I'll tell u a trick buy a plastic sword whatever u like the design then bring a bucket of sand put the sword inside the sand then pour the mercury
McGameing Mo *Facepalm*
You make the shape out of styrofoam, then place it in the sand and pour the molten ALUMINIUM, not mercury.
HeisenTwerk sorry saw the other videos all were mercury lol.
Justin H you mean the slac? he probably just waits for it to cool off and then tosses it in the trash. it's not really dangerous, other than the fact that it's scorching hot at first.
you used a fire extinguisher as the crucible?
Oh the irony...
Ha.
Iron-y.
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This was just to good xD
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I like that, you're good. Wish I could like more than once.
I wish grant's newer videos were more like this
Same
Jack of trades is kinda annoying. But hes way more funny
Who would've known
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When I have my own place , I'm gonna have a foundry and make unique gifts by molding metal and make myself some metal specialties
why not sell the ingots and get the cans by picking them from the street etc. :D
+PepinoPepsi I'll probably pick up a non flammable hazmat suit somewhere
Littt
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Pepino, the price of aluminum per pound isn't worth all the effort/ price of materials for the foundry.
Common materials in the Mini Metal Foundry
[✓] Clay Graphite Crucible: amzn.to/2bZ2ESu
[✓] Steel Pail: amzn.to/2bSuGAC
[✓] Plaster of Paris: amzn.to/2bZ0cf0
[✓] 2.5 Quart Bucket: amzn.to/2c0l3gk
[✓] 5 Quart Big Mouth Bucket: amzn.to/2bSvyoz
[✓] Heat Resistant Gloves: amzn.to/2bSv02d
[✓] 1-3/8” Hole Saw: amzn.to/2bSvo0z
[✓] 3” Hole Saw: amzn.to/2cib3kQ
[✓] 1” x 12” Steel Pipe: amzn.to/2cu3uGU
Heyho, have you tried to melt copper too? I'd like to cast sth from copper and i don't have a foundry...yet :D
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I WANT TO TRY THIS WHEN I'M OLDER!!!! :D :D :D :D!!!!!!
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Dude these videos were so much better than what you make now but I guess it's personal choice.
fire fox well we’ll never get one again
I miss Grant a lot. He was the one i first wached when i got you tube. May his positivity and curiosity live on forever. R.I.P Grant the hero we don't deserve but need.
Sir, you have one of the most satisfying and amazing voices I've ever heard. Right up there with Cinema Snob.
TheAnalXylophone also he is up there with Spyder Harrison
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These are some of the coolest videos I have ever seen in my life, its all so helpful. My school doesnt recycle aluminum so Ive been using the cans we dont use to make new things. Thanks!
We will always remember this true legend. R.I.P Grant Thompson 1980-2019 True legend!
Rest Peacefully......many happy memories have making the Mini Metal Factory with my son for his school project, you bought knowledge, joy and fun into our lives!
What happened to him???
See this is what the Rock has been cooking
what
Lol
Can't wait for the video on how to make the foundry, I was looking all over how to build one but you are the only designer I trust with these things.
Thank You so much I just started using this. It was so easy to make stuff. All these people out here think it's hard, but its really not. For everyone who likes watching and making stuff like this I suggest you give this a try
I did this project for a chemistry project 8 years ago. It is something I will never forget. He is truly the king of random
I have mad around $200 from this. Thanks so much! If anyone else tries this you can sell them on ebay for like $100 for 40lbs good luck!
Seriously? That's about a 316% markup. Each kilogram is worth $1.74 USD.
John-John Phipps Would love to know more.
John-John Phipps I'd love it if you'd share more information. I'm curious to know where/how you got you cans and how long it took to make that much money.
Thank you for this valuable information sir😊
vVPittVv the cans is what im trying to find out but do intend to sell stuff too
If only I was his neighbor.
So we can meet him...
He actually lives about 30 minutes away from me XD My uncle and cousins have met him and his kids before.
Then you'll hear explosions and have rockets flying into your lawn.
Ha
That would be awesome!!!!!!!!
Your the real king of random i miss you and you will never be forgotten 🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺😭😭😭😭😭
I miss old TKOR. Rest in peace.
R.I.P. king of random
Yeah same. He had so many random projects ahead of him.
Slade Is cool this was my first video of him that I watched
They still make videos
What happened?
Spaikou Zanclouver he passed away due to heart issues
thanks your video. i will practice
Your projects never gets old
This was the first video I watched of him we will miss you forever😭😭😭😭
Make sure, when connecting the hair dryer to the pipe, you also tape down the "cool air" button. Otherwise, the dryer will pump out hot air which can melt the tape and the PVC pipe.
Thank you for my memories with you and this was a fun activity
I watched your videos for years . Long live the king
My son and I traveled to Lowe’s yesterday and bought everything we needed and built this last night. It turned out great and most of all I spent quality time with him. It’s amazing how 30 cans made such a small amount of pure aluminum. Can’t wait to get more cans. Mixture was off a bit. Our sands might be different tho. Had to use more Plaster than Sand. Also, I found that a 1 1/4th” holesaw worked much better than the 1 3/8th” the video says. At 1 1/4ths of an inch the metal pipe thread right into the side of the bucket with more grip and can be screwed into for a better hold.
I clocked that DI price tag. Nice to see a fellow Utahn :)
R.I.P to legend u be miss love u man
This was one of my favorite vids as a kid
Rip you legend one of my favourite videos on RUclips
The cans' thoughts. "NO NOT INTO THE PIT IT BURNS!!"
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but after the pit....oh look at that I'm a teddy bear
"Oh relax, I'm only gonna burn your skin off, boil your intestines and melt the rest of your body and shape it into a cute bear-looking shape."
The Can ! Is a Robot ! In Disguise !
Hey! Nice video but you forgot a very important detail!!!
You say it does'nt matter if there still is soda inside the can but it actually does!
If you put liquid inside molten metal, it will make steam bubbles and can explode, splashing some 660c° molten aluminium all around.
So, if you want to melt aluminium safely, put cans in oven until there is no more liquid inside and wear a face protection.
Please like or something, so people can see this and don't get injured please.
Excellent experience well done 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Amazing how easy you make it to understand :) Thank you for sharing!
If I can someday, I will try to make this :D
Adam Galbraith same
Derek Rethman I'd make this over the ARC furnace because it's probably safer, and easier to store and maintain.
+Adam Galbraith (Flash Freeze Gaming) if u do this sell your ingots or any creation on ebay
le botmun I will, yeah. I actually have aluminium scrap rivets in my house waiting to be dealt with, probably a good place to start at really :)
+Adam Galbraith (Flash Freeze Gaming) I literary sold 3 swords and bam 400$
Teach the angels in heaven to make a mini foundry
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I miss him so much but he lives on!!! ❤❤❤
True legends never die. RIP Grant
Rest in peace hope your kids
are doing fine
What happened to him ??
Ajay Ashok Gaonkar he passed away
i saw a sword like that, made out of brass though, sell on ebay for $500, its funny how much people will pay for things like that.
Taif Nahedh ikr
E Z $$$$
I mean, if you added copper to the mix, you'd get aluminium brass.
+Twu Lekku Aluminum*
+Landon he spelt it right, it's the English spelling and the proper spelling of aluminium
Ahaaaaaaa!!! This is awesome!! Thanks for sharing this wealth of information!
The mini master sword looks so perfect 👑
So.. Satisfying
Awesome! :)
I want to make something like that someday, because I love it to play with liquid Metal, especially Gallium because you can melt that metal at low temperatures, so you can put it in your hand, when its liquid! :)
Wusste garnicht das du auch hier bist
So sorry to hear about Grant's untimely passing. He left an inspiring legacy of trying amazing things, and he will be missed.
I built one of these and it's AWESOME!!
u mean chuck norris cupcakes?
Lol
xD
Minecraft Cookie You're a cookie. o.o
Marbles092593 dun dun duunnnnnnnnn!
Lol
I seriously want to make a foundry but I'm concerned about what my neighbours will say XD
Could always make a tall fence first? :)
Could always murder them :)
Lord Lazy And use their charred corpses to fuel the forge? "Your struggle only makes my metal harder".
simple, make one in your house! Nothing could ever go wrong nooooooo
Easy. Do it on their property right next to their house. If it's an apartment, how are you doing this.
This is the King of Random content that made me subscribe.. miss these kind of videos
i miss grants old vids may he r.i.p. thank you new owners for keeping his old vids so the viewers can relive his memories
Rewatching his videos after I heard the sad news
how to create a particle collider out of a staple box and a pile of paper
create 2 balls of paper
smash the balls together at around the speed of light
Profit and see what happens
Well, soon enough the King of Random will get to this.
I'd make it
Take about 16 miles of copper tubing and make small aluminum balls slam them at 99.9 percent C or the speed of light
Grants videos are so professional!
This is a great way to recycle!
"today im going to show you how to build your own space craft capable of 5000mph, it also conveniently transforms into a pocket calculator"
Corey Blanchard I want this
Ok I went from bags full of aluminum cans to boxes full of aluminum bears.....now what?
uhh eat them
at least that's what i would do
Make stuff and sell it or just keep them as presents
First TKOR vid I ever saw.. RIP Man... Legends never die
first ever video i watched in 3rd grade love you bro ❤️
I have a few suggestions for the next upgrade to the foundry. First, you can try adding Perlite to the refractory lining. it's expanded rock and is highly heat resistant. second, when you melt cans down the slag on the top has entirely too much aluminum still in it. you can use ordinary non iodized table salt as a flux to produce more aluminum from the cans
Can you elaborate on this process?
Have you seen this ***** ? He's got a video on making the rest of it too.
He has nothing on his channel.
I do not see any videos on his channel help
I love this 🥰 will be making myself one of these for sure
i always watch this video i love the commentary and his content bye the king of random
Who came here to hear grants voice??
What’s???
@@michaelthereallarzen1550 he's rarely in any videos anymore
Kenzie Tayo rarely more like nonexistent
Me
Only after his death... He will not be forgotten...
why do i watch this channel when i never do the things he does
Why are you asking this when no one cares?
idk
+bob manperson. best comment ever 10/10 ign lel made my day
+11annguyen Ouch. Here, let me wipe that down. Walk it off, you'll be fine. Of course that's going to be sore for a while...
Because it is interesting! :D @bob manperson Why are you saying that when 4 people + 2 (me and you) have commented on this already :/
I am 9 years old, my dad and I made the foundry and it worked great:-)
I’m literally in my bathroom with no power but a flashlight and watching king of random without him I’d be bored I love this guy so much an miss him
Omg! I think I just found my new favourite channel!
I found Gajeel in my room watching this.
but doesnt he eat iron? this is aluminum lmao
+iTzDerpeh Right. Crap.
+Aspen B Yeah it does
+Mykal Coleman buck it... he's on a diet. ;)
+woopwoop woop Hahaha hahaha hahaha ha.
Brings back memories watching this 😆
Thank you for great quality videos !!
only issue I have with this is that you do need to worry about moisture in the cans a bit to avoid steam explosions
Rachel Nacey only if you seal them in some way.
Jaden CM no, it is like pouring water into hot grease on steroids. The water will instantaneously turn to vapor and if you are putting a can with moisture into the rest of the molten aluminum you can potentially have molten metal spatter violently up to 5 ft away, just like if you spill it on concrete which may have moisture.
Rachel Nacey seems as though the water evaporates before being submerged.
Jaden CM Not necessarily. Its best not to risk having molten metal of any kind spurting about.
At least make sure they're reasonably dry
Rachel Nacey I live in Florida. I'm concerned about how the high humidity could affect the process, even with dried cans. Thoughts?
I made this it took like 3 times before I got it to melt aluminum my cousin came to where I live and we took a regular fire pit and a high powered stihl leaf blower and put the crucible in the fire and it melted the can we were pretty amazed
I made this with my dad when i was in grade 5, we still have it to this day and every time i see it, I miss grant even more
Nice Job, thanks !