Recreating a vintage design
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- Опубликовано: 19 июн 2024
- Some file handles used to be made in cast iron. In todays video I'll be making my own version in silicon bronze. I started by creating a model in Fusion 360. Then I 3d printed the models and used them to create sand molds. I cast these in two pieces and then welded them together so that's why I choose to use silicon bronze (Everdur). Once I was finished welding them I spent many hours cleaning up the castings. I machined the clamps using my benchtop milling machine.
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Intro 0:00
Making a pattern 0:15
Making sand molds 1:39
Silicon bronze 3:03
Melting bronze 3:37
Opening Molds 4:20
Cleaning up castings 4:58
TIG welding 6:48
Making clamps 7:40
Finishing 9:50 
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I have a bunch of these as heirlooms from great grandpa through my uncle. Once you use one, you never go back to wood or plastic.
I've used them and I would rather hold onto the rat tail than ever touch one again. I spent more time picking up the file from the floor and retightening the handle than actually filing.
@@tyrannosaurusimperatori assume that is why he resorted to using an Allen wrench instead
That’s awesome! I’m hoping these will work out well for me. Time will tell.
Also run two batches to avoid cooling like you did
From which metal yours are made of?
These handles are slick! I didn’t realize that the design was that old, they look very modern. Designers had style back then, too!
Man you're 💯 correct about old time stying. When I was a young teen I saved money to get a band saw. I overlooked the old cast iron saws , and bought a new Craftsman aluminum base , with the plastic shields. It looked so modern at the time. It has held up through the years, but later bought an antique Delta with the fancy cast iron. It has a timeless look , n feel. Now the Craftsman looks so old , n dated. It's like the designers were building heirlooms to last forever. Like our 80+ year old Farmall tractors, they have beauty built in them , and still work like borrowed mules on a regular basis.
Another fascinating and informative video. Some may question why a person would go through the trouble to make one's own file handles, but a true craftsman understands the value and pride of making something that will last for generations to come. That, and the fact that you have created a work of art that from now on will be used to create further works of art, only solidifies in my mind that you are becoming a true master of your craft. Keep up the good work!
Thank you!!
We tend to think of these skeletonised designs as being very modern, so these antique ones are fascinating.
I agree! There were a lot of skilled craftsmen back in the day.
Anytime I come across the old handles, I buy them. You are correct. The thumb screws are weak. The best handles EVER. You did a beautiful job on yours!
Heck yeah! A new video from my favorite gentle voiced metal molder!
Beautiful work, tools that will be passed down through your family for generations 😊
I watch these before I sleep sometimes. Soothing voice and quality craftsmanship gets me every time haha
yea they put me to sleep too
Love when I stumble upon a channel like this that I had no idea existed. Great all around design, craftsmanship and video production.
I watch channels similar to mine as I’m drifting off to sleep. It’s a strange concept to me that there are people out there who do the same while watching my videos. Glad you like them!
The only thing I would've changed (if I had the skills at all to make something like this, which I don't) is to use a black grub screw instead of a bolt so it doesn't stick out of the handle.
Grub screws are a better idea. I just thought the blue would make the thumbnail look a little more interesting. Thanks!
"Time spent now is definitely time saved later", I'll remember this quote. Thanks.
Great job. Your kids and grand kids will enjoy using these fine tools.
Thanks! I certainly hope so!
They look great. Shrink the handles a little bit, add a knife blade and this would be a great pattern for an upscale steak knife set.
You are a true artist! This order and level of cleanness throughout your working process and in your workspace is amazing!
40 Year machinist here. Nice project, very well done.
I just turned 60 and found my first one in an old garage … great design is timeless. Thanks 👍
As someone who frequently uses a variety of files, I LOVE THIS.
Solid work. The workshop is nicely filling out, too. A mill and lathe in the garage will change your life.
I’m working on a bronze casting project with a good friend of mine. I have been FDM printing for years, but recently tried design printing wax patterns for casting. The detail in the patterns is insanely good! I highly recommend trying it.
Neat! It’s always fun to see a functional cast.
Thank you!
Not just beautiful but also functional. Love it.
Man that looks really great. I can't live without hand files,I use them every day in my knife making. No power tools gives me the satisfaction that a file gives. Ya it's slow and very labor intensive but Only people who use lots of files understand the reward of using them. Looove that sick file handle.
looks awesome, although I´m a bit sceptical if metal is nicer to hold than wood, as you said you use them a lot
The file handles look fantastic. Not personally sure about the way you fixed the handle to the file. That mental square looks a little janky. But the amazing work that goes into all your projects is so evident in the beautiful pieces that you make.
Very impressive and clean casting methods 👌 your work bench is awesome too.
Dude. These turned out AMAZING!
Those turned out great!
Those look and function amazingly. Beautiful work.
Thank you very much!
Wow, these are beautiful! As a child my dad only had wood ones and they were awful! He only had a few handles for many many files. The wood ones always fell off and I remember just giving up on them and using the files without handles cause they were such a pain!
Yours look great, well done!
Nothing feels better in hand than wood or leather. But these are indeed beautiful.
Those handles look amazing.
Absolutely beautiful
Wow, amazing workmanship. Love your clean shop setup.
Incredible!
Absolutely beautiful! Well done!
Really nice from a wood worker in Oxford England 🏴
Thank you! Hello from Las Vegas, NV!
beautiful ! Thanks for the idea.
Those came out wonderful! How cool!
Beautiful!
That's gotta be one of the coolest things I've ever seen someone make.
Unbelievable creativity, you inspired me to get started too!
Those look exquisite! Nice job 👍🏻
I have one of the cast iron ones you were looking at. I got it from my grandfathers tools after he passed and I was given his metal lathe. It very nice because you can remove the handle and easily when needed or swap it around. He also used old used c02 cartridges from bb guns. he just tapped them on to the ends of files expanding the the hole that was there from when they were punched. I still have a few of them on the ends of some of his files. I love what you did, that design is really nice! I also like the trick you do to add small tubes to get extra material to use as welding rods if needed!!!
I would love to see a version where you 3D print a mold for a core for sand, sodium silicate and CO2, so welding the two halves would not be needed.
Unique and gorgeous.
that was an awesome project. always love practical shop useable projects
Beautiful work
What an amazing tool!
Nice work and one of the more interesting builds I've seen in some time. Thanks for sharing.
Very very nice work!
Really beautiful! Very well made.
Beautiful handles!
Those look amazing! Well done
Those are really nice. Good job that mate cheers
Beautiful
These look SOOO freaking good!! Great work!
Fantastic!
That turned out great
I don't always watch your stuff, but I bump across them every now and then and I'm always engrossed in the process and results.
Still have one of your raptor claws.
Absolutely COOL!
Thank you!
they look awesome
killer work man, had to subscribe after.
Excellent work and outstanding videography! I too have one of these, that I inherited, it's a bit smaller than those shown in this video. I don't use it often because the thumb screw sticks out so far, this video made me think of using a set screw, thanks. I've always wanted some that i could use with my needle files and this video has inspired me to try a 3d printed version using PLA-CF filament.
Super I definitely make it with my metal files
Gorgeous
Very nice work, meticulous, well thought out. Impressive.
I hope your kids or grandkids value them as unique one-of-a kind. good video
I'm very envious!
Very nicely done.
they turned out pretty great! well done
BEAUTIFUL!
Great work, that was awesome, came out perfect.
beautiful!
These absolutely gorgeous
Thanks!
beautiful, I would have tried using hardened black Allan key socket head set screws for a machinist look.
Thanks!
Beautiful work.
Thank you!
Brilliant job! Really nice result, especially for something that gets a lot of daily use
Awesome!
Fantastic work as usual.
3D modeling, 3D printing, casting, milling, welding, polishing - in one small video we see almost all skills but working on a lathe! Nice job! Greetings from Russia 😊
Thank you! Greeting from Las Vegas, NV
Really nice job
Cool design and great craftsmanship ..LIKE
Totally awesome!
Thanks!
Best handles I ever seen
Great job. Thank you 😊
🤩🤩🤩 Such beautiful handles.
at 3:24 to work out how much material you need, you can use the "Volume Displacement Method"
Simply get a jar, tube or container just big enough to fit you're "handles or casting models" in. Fill it with water till the water spills or overflows. Remove your "models", but leave the water in the container. Now refill it with your casting material till the container is full full, BUT NOTE: it's better to have the water spill or overflowed. this will mean there is more casting material (aka silicon bronze) in your container now as it's volume is more then that of you're handle (aka casting models)
Or right-click on the part in CAD and display volume...
very nicely made
These came out great!
Thanks!
they look superb!!! Well done. Hello from Australia.
You are crazy talented and you challenge yourself. Beautifully done!
Thank you very much!
I absolutely love your videos I wish you did them more often. Such talent
Very nice!
At first glance I didn't like the design, but as they took shape I definitely changed my mind. It's really true that: "They don't make 'em like they used to"
I'd like to see you bronze up those bolts to match. Thanks for sharing your process!
Gosh dang amazing job there dude!! Loved watching these come together.
Thank you! I’m glad you did!
Very nice work all the way! 👍
Very cool
Gorgeous!
Thank you!
AWESOME!!! God bless you
Awesome job and excellent capture of the process...I've been machining many years myself. I definitely appreciate the craftsmanship and range of processes you mastered to create these!
Thank you very much!