The Birth of a Silver Bar! [ Pouring 10 oz. of .999 Fine Ag ]

Here's a quick look at the essentials of pouring a Lithic 10 oz. Silver Bar. I know my vids often get pretty long, so I thought it be fun to speed through this one and focus on just the necessities for a change. In my opinion, the only thing that comes close to pouring gold... is of course... pouring silver! They are definitely two different animals, and challenging in their own ways. This bar is the fortieth in my ten ounce silver series. I hope you enjoy following along with me during the process!
Pouring molten metal can be a bit dangerous. Even when you are focused and careful, accidents can happen. You can't see it, but I'm wearing a heavy leather welding jacket, apron, and protective boots. Along with a full face shield and even ear protection. Whenever you are doing any activity where there is a risk of grave injury, do your best to protect yourself with every necessary precaution available. It's no fun going to the hospital!
#silverstacking #silversqueeze #gold

[@Ontariostacker]

I love your 10oz bars , if you ever get shipping to Canada ,and do a run of silver .
I’d buy as many as I could Amazing video buddy👍🏻👍🏻

[@arnedalbakk6315]

Hello Jeff. It amasing to see you soon hit 100 k Subscribers...well done my friend 🌷
The passion you have for silver and gold
is lovely to see . God bless you Jeff🌷

[@LithicMetals]

Thanks! 😁

[@nicholasb8799]

Excellent job as usual!

[@LithicMetals]

Thanks Nicholas!

[@deehaddad8420]

Beautiful Jeff!

[@LithicMetals]

Thank you!!! 😁

[@G36Jeff]

Amazing. Beautiful

[@LithicMetals]

Thank you!

[@sebc.8011]

Awesome stuff to watch, keep up the good work.

[@LithicMetals]

Thanks much! I appreciate you watching!! 😁

[@chrisp9975]

Very nice Jeff

[@LithicMetals]

I appreciate it Chris 😁

[@hi-seas]

Nice pour! Love the video work also!!

[@LithicMetals]

Thanks Derek! I appreciate you watching!!

[@robwhite2282]

Absolutely gorgeous

[@LithicMetals]

Thanks Rob! 😁

[@silverlover5817]

Thanks for the video........

[@kaynefryday1251]

Nice

[@ShinyPreciousMetals]

4:17 brilliant

[@99.99]

If that's kao wool or a ceramic fiber tile I hope your wearing a respirator.

[@prospectorpete]

man you make that look easy

[@LithicMetals]

Lol well it's easier than it used to be

[@jacksonkennedy6811]

Where do you source the stamps that you use after the pour? Like your name and the Ag, they look great

[@firebirdbullion8123]

Very nice :)
Have you noticed when you melt silver with a blow torch that a lot of white dust appears and settles around the work area? Do you think it’s harmful to breath?

[@LithicMetals]

Great question! That white dust looks amazing under a loupe. The tiniest little balls of shot you can imagine lol. I'm very careful to wipe up and collect it all after each batch. Which I later refine again. Thankfully, unlike many other metals... silver is non toxic to humans, even after prolonged exposure. The fumes and fine particulates may cause temporary upper respiratory issues for some folks, but overall... there isn't a high risk of any long-term health issues. That said, I wear a face shield and of course work under a strong exhaust hood.

[@firebirdbullion8123]

@@LithicMetals ok great thanks
I hadn’t thought of collecting the dust. Good idea thanks
Glad to hear it’s not harmful
Thanks again and all the best

[@1998Youngboy]

I am getting sludge from my electric furnace when pouring my silver. Practiced 50 times tonight pouring 10oz bars and white hard stuff just keep clunking out and covering the top of the bar, any suggestions?

[@LithicMetals]

Yes. Use a melt dish instead. But if you're going to stick with the furnace, you'll have to have more silver in the crucible than you'll want in a pour. Like, if you're going to pour a 10oz bar, have 14oz melted. Then, pour your desired amount, stopping before the slag pours out. You have to get use to eyeballing the weight.

[@marlonparsons634]

The next thing I want to put in my lithic collection is a sliver bar.

[@LithicMetals]

I'll be happy to pour ya one Marlon!

[@darrell8167]

Do you make these bars for people or just for yourself

[@LithicMetals]

Oh gosh, I wish I got to keep it all! 😁
I most of my work goes to members of a private group called GoldBugs. But I'm starting to reach more folks lately. Please email me at [e-mail] if you'd like to discuss a piece or two.

[@darrell8167]

Sounds great it will have to be tomorrow though talk to you then

[@prestontucker6171]

Where did the silver come from for today's bar? Customer, or personal stockpile?

[@LithicMetals]

This was actually silver I had stashed away. I had refined material to pour for a customer, and thought it be a good time to pour a couple extra. 😁

[@prestontucker6171]

@@LithicMetals Awesome! I want to start collecting and refining so bad. I want to start with silver, but I don't have a space I can dedicate to it and make it safe. I really like your set up and the way you organize your tools. Very efficient, at least on-camera.

[@1998Youngboy]

Where did you get your lithic stamp by chance

[@LithicMetals]

By a company that's no longer in business. I'm on the hunt for a new maker.

[@1998Youngboy]

Thankyou! Lmk if you find a person Thankyou so much, love the videos

[@willemventer9066]

Hello ... how did you get your name and is there a meaning behind it ? It makes a stunning logo !!!!

[@LithicMetals]

The word Lithic pertains to stone. The first metals I hunted for were generally encapsulated within stone... lithic metals. I'm also a collector and hunter of stone artifacts. The word was a natural fit for the brand I wanted to build. I'm glad to hear you enjoy it. I had a lot of fun creating the artwork, and making the logo exactly how I thought it be best. Cheers!

[@willemventer9066]

Super !!!!! Its so nice to hear that your intrest became your passion !!!! Thru that you inspire a lot of other people !!!! Thank you.