Recreating a vintage design

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  • Опубликовано: 26 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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    TIG welding 6:48
    Making clamps 7:40
    Finishing 9:50
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Комментарии • 456

  • @robinson-foundry
    @robinson-foundry  10 дней назад +9

    If you're curious about the tools and equipment I use and would like to support the channel, please check out the affiliate links in the video description. Your support is greatly appreciated!

  • @joesmith1574
    @joesmith1574 Месяц назад +63

    These handles are slick! I didn’t realize that the design was that old, they look very modern. Designers had style back then, too!

    • @coburnlowman
      @coburnlowman 9 дней назад +2

      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.

  • @aserta
    @aserta Месяц назад +174

    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.

    • @tyrannosaurusimperator
      @tyrannosaurusimperator Месяц назад +10

      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.

    • @Advanced_pack
      @Advanced_pack Месяц назад +4

      ⁠@@tyrannosaurusimperatori assume that is why he resorted to using an Allen wrench instead

    • @robinson-foundry
      @robinson-foundry  Месяц назад +4

      That’s awesome! I’m hoping these will work out well for me. Time will tell.

    • @noeaguinaga4018
      @noeaguinaga4018 16 дней назад +1

      Also run two batches to avoid cooling like you did

    • @alexbowser9801
      @alexbowser9801 13 дней назад +1

      From which metal yours are made of?

  • @daveevans1236
    @daveevans1236 Месяц назад +14

    Beautiful work, tools that will be passed down through your family for generations 😊

  • @anzaca1
    @anzaca1 Месяц назад +74

    We tend to think of these skeletonised designs as being very modern, so these antique ones are fascinating.

    • @robinson-foundry
      @robinson-foundry  Месяц назад +6

      I agree! There were a lot of skilled craftsmen back in the day.

    • @highdesertdrew1844
      @highdesertdrew1844 12 часов назад

      FWIW, Modernism kinda got kicked off around 1900 and went through the 1950's and 60's.

  • @RizzyPanda6
    @RizzyPanda6 Месяц назад +24

    I watch these before I sleep sometimes. Soothing voice and quality craftsmanship gets me every time haha

    • @davidjones-vx9ju
      @davidjones-vx9ju Месяц назад

      yea they put me to sleep too

    • @gjack2008
      @gjack2008 Месяц назад

      Love when I stumble upon a channel like this that I had no idea existed. Great all around design, craftsmanship and video production.

    • @robinson-foundry
      @robinson-foundry  Месяц назад +2

      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!

  • @Serbianguy432
    @Serbianguy432 Месяц назад +60

    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!

  • @killerkane1957
    @killerkane1957 Месяц назад +9

    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!

  • @mikealinan3038
    @mikealinan3038 Месяц назад +29

    Heck yeah! A new video from my favorite gentle voiced metal molder!

  • @bobdehuisbaas1
    @bobdehuisbaas1 Месяц назад +17

    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.

    • @robinson-foundry
      @robinson-foundry  Месяц назад +6

      Grub screws are a better idea. I just thought the blue would make the thumbnail look a little more interesting. Thanks!

  • @mushfiqurrahman2515
    @mushfiqurrahman2515 Месяц назад +7

    "Time spent now is definitely time saved later", I'll remember this quote. Thanks.

  • @monster2269
    @monster2269 Месяц назад +10

    Great job. Your kids and grand kids will enjoy using these fine tools.

  • @ZoonCrypticon
    @ZoonCrypticon Месяц назад +6

    You are a true artist! This order and level of cleanness throughout your working process and in your workspace is amazing!

  • @larrycampbell7442
    @larrycampbell7442 Месяц назад +1

    I just turned 60 and found my first one in an old garage … great design is timeless. Thanks 👍

  • @spidersinspace1099
    @spidersinspace1099 Месяц назад +12

    40 Year machinist here. Nice project, very well done.

  • @RealJeffBoe
    @RealJeffBoe Месяц назад +8

    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.

  • @OhHeyTrevorFlowers
    @OhHeyTrevorFlowers Месяц назад +3

    Solid work. The workshop is nicely filling out, too. A mill and lathe in the garage will change your life.

  • @roots4x
    @roots4x Месяц назад +2

    Nothing feels better in hand than wood or leather. But these are indeed beautiful.

  • @KnowArt
    @KnowArt Месяц назад +2

    looks awesome, although I´m a bit sceptical if metal is nicer to hold than wood, as you said you use them a lot

  • @AndrewduToit
    @AndrewduToit Месяц назад

    Not just beautiful but also functional. Love it.

  • @danielminskey
    @danielminskey 4 дня назад

    beautiful build. great process.

  • @KrakenCasting
    @KrakenCasting Месяц назад +7

    Neat! It’s always fun to see a functional cast.

  • @Rocker6969
    @Rocker6969 23 часа назад +1

    Excellent work !!

  • @dougthomson5544
    @dougthomson5544 Месяц назад

    Beautiful!

  • @chriswiese1348
    @chriswiese1348 17 дней назад

    Incredible!

  • @chrisdavis5718
    @chrisdavis5718 Месяц назад

    Absolutely beautiful

  • @chipperkeithmgb
    @chipperkeithmgb Месяц назад +5

    Really nice from a wood worker in Oxford England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

  • @MakeEverything
    @MakeEverything Месяц назад +2

    These are excellent!

  • @lw8882
    @lw8882 Месяц назад +1

    Those look and function amazingly. Beautiful work.

  • @1924ab
    @1924ab 19 дней назад

    Those turned out great!

  • @timziegler9358
    @timziegler9358 Месяц назад

    Absolutely beautiful! Well done!

  • @dominikrodler8010
    @dominikrodler8010 18 дней назад

    I'm very envious!

  • @ohasis8331
    @ohasis8331 Месяц назад

    Unique and gorgeous.

  • @wikuscombrinck512
    @wikuscombrinck512 Месяц назад

    Fantastic!

  • @scotter_dotter
    @scotter_dotter Месяц назад

    Beautiful

  • @Badassest
    @Badassest Месяц назад

    Those came out wonderful! How cool!

  • @slackerman9758
    @slackerman9758 4 дня назад

    I am jealous from that milling machine 😮

  • @richardcorcoran1151
    @richardcorcoran1151 Месяц назад

    beautiful ! Thanks for the idea.

  • @60anthonyh
    @60anthonyh Месяц назад

    That's gotta be one of the coolest things I've ever seen someone make.

  • @rachelg552353
    @rachelg552353 Месяц назад

    What an amazing tool!

  • @NightyNite94
    @NightyNite94 Месяц назад +1

    Best handles I ever seen

  • @aguycalledlucas
    @aguycalledlucas Месяц назад

    These absolutely gorgeous

  • @harshabiliangady3211
    @harshabiliangady3211 Месяц назад

    AWESOME!!! God bless you

  • @user-sr2gk2op1u
    @user-sr2gk2op1u Месяц назад

    Awesome!

  • @kentieber7309
    @kentieber7309 Месяц назад

    that was an awesome project. always love practical shop useable projects

  • @AjHxze-lx4jn
    @AjHxze-lx4jn 14 дней назад

    Very impressive and clean casting methods 👌 your work bench is awesome too.

  • @TrondOleJensen
    @TrondOleJensen Месяц назад

    🤩🤩🤩 Such beautiful handles.

  • @RickAco
    @RickAco Месяц назад

    Beautiful handles!

  • @ShyamKumar-sl3qo
    @ShyamKumar-sl3qo Месяц назад +2

    Super I definitely make it with my metal files

  • @wyattselleck7236
    @wyattselleck7236 Месяц назад

    Absolutely COOL!

  • @garysgarage101
    @garysgarage101 Месяц назад

    Wow, amazing workmanship. Love your clean shop setup.

  • @benjones325
    @benjones325 Месяц назад +1

    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.

  • @DanteNava
    @DanteNava 16 дней назад

    Dude. These turned out AMAZING!

  • @mikchrungBLADES
    @mikchrungBLADES Месяц назад

    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.

  • @iSam3000
    @iSam3000 Месяц назад

    Unbelievable creativity, you inspired me to get started too!

  • @StevePrior
    @StevePrior Месяц назад

    beautiful!

  • @motormaker
    @motormaker Месяц назад +2

    Beautiful work.

  • @DeanGelsinger-wq9lr
    @DeanGelsinger-wq9lr Месяц назад

    Beautiful work

  • @DMGTID
    @DMGTID Месяц назад

    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.

  • @raass233
    @raass233 17 дней назад

    Those handles look amazing.

  • @tgafire87
    @tgafire87 10 дней назад

    As someone who frequently uses a variety of files, I LOVE THIS.

  • @indiankite7358
    @indiankite7358 Месяц назад

    Totally awesome!

  • @CyberBeep_kenshi
    @CyberBeep_kenshi Месяц назад

    Gorgeous

  • @evocativesafe
    @evocativesafe Месяц назад

    That turned out great

  • @dadsrock4252
    @dadsrock4252 3 дня назад

    Stunning brother .😊

  • @johnoutdoorvideos
    @johnoutdoorvideos 23 дня назад

    Very very nice work!

  • @dangerousandy
    @dangerousandy Месяц назад

    Those look exquisite! Nice job 👍🏻

  • @PPYTAO
    @PPYTAO Месяц назад

    Really beautiful! Very well made.

  • @owais146
    @owais146 Месяц назад

    SPLENDID MAESTRO

  • @user-yx5yp5ik6b
    @user-yx5yp5ik6b Месяц назад

    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 😊

  • @hungrycolby
    @hungrycolby Месяц назад

    These look SOOO freaking good!! Great work!

  • @garychaiken808
    @garychaiken808 Месяц назад

    Great job. Thank you 😊

  • @antbymcnair4297
    @antbymcnair4297 Месяц назад

    Those look amazing! Well done

  • @tycoonspaceman
    @tycoonspaceman 20 дней назад

    work of art :)

  • @user-rn5ks8sf5x
    @user-rn5ks8sf5x Месяц назад

    Very nicely done.

  • @Mrjrich37055
    @Mrjrich37055 Месяц назад

    Very nice indeed

  • @roberttresemer8226
    @roberttresemer8226 Месяц назад

    Awesome Job..

  • @eagleeatsmonkey3621
    @eagleeatsmonkey3621 Месяц назад

    very nicely made

  • @jackrichards1863
    @jackrichards1863 Месяц назад

    Very nice work all the way! 👍

  • @richardmills5450
    @richardmills5450 22 дня назад

    Those are really nice. Good job that mate cheers

  • @JohnnyRanks620
    @JohnnyRanks620 Месяц назад +3

    These came out great!

  • @MidtownSkyport
    @MidtownSkyport Месяц назад

    Really nice job

  • @Kiboz2000
    @Kiboz2000 Месяц назад

    Cool design and great craftsmanship ..LIKE

  • @IanZainea1990
    @IanZainea1990 Месяц назад

    Very cool

  • @jacksnow1703
    @jacksnow1703 Месяц назад

    Nice work and one of the more interesting builds I've seen in some time. Thanks for sharing.

  • @mortem-tyrannis
    @mortem-tyrannis Месяц назад

    Fantastic work as usual.

  • @b0rd3n
    @b0rd3n Месяц назад

    BEAUTIFUL!

  • @JCHaywire
    @JCHaywire 15 дней назад

    I'm in good company here. I have one of these, and it's the same form factor as yours--and I love it! Your precision is unsurpassed, friend. Jonathan in Seattle

  • @maciejajewski
    @maciejajewski Месяц назад

    they turned out pretty great! well done

  • @johannaverplank4858
    @johannaverplank4858 Месяц назад

    Gorgeous!

  • @paullmight42
    @paullmight42 Месяц назад

    they look awesome

  • @johnnyho900
    @johnnyho900 Месяц назад

    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!

  • @naso_g
    @naso_g Месяц назад

    Great work, that was awesome, came out perfect.

  • @alexshaykevich509
    @alexshaykevich509 12 дней назад

    Amazing stuff.

  • @randyearles1634
    @randyearles1634 Месяц назад

    I hope your kids or grandkids value them as unique one-of-a kind. good video

  • @MikeT
    @MikeT Месяц назад

    They look very nice

  • @GT_Racer347
    @GT_Racer347 Месяц назад

    Super sweet 👍🏻 👍🏻

  • @bigguix
    @bigguix Месяц назад

    you're so patient ! very cool !

  • @NineWorldsWorkshop
    @NineWorldsWorkshop Месяц назад

    Brilliant job! Really nice result, especially for something that gets a lot of daily use

  • @TheOneAndOnlySame
    @TheOneAndOnlySame Месяц назад

    Very nice work, meticulous, well thought out. Impressive.