How To Make a Custom Steering Wheel: Part 1, Silicone Moldmaking

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  • Опубликовано: 2 фев 2025

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  • @CYMotorsport
    @CYMotorsport Год назад +8

    the danger of this video is the craftsmanship is so incredibly high and attention to detail so thorough, it actually manages to make this look easy. The patience and skill this takes is next level. I've been making wheels and now sim wheels for a while and this makes my heart happy. well done !

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  Год назад

      Thank you so much for watching. We are glad you enjoyed it. Milo is a master at his craft!

  • @MissionaryForMexico
    @MissionaryForMexico 5 лет назад +8

    A lot of prep work just to make the mold for the steering wheel, but required with great attention to details. Outstanding presentation. Somebody said in the comments, a nice Sunday afternoon project, he has no idea it requires days, not hours to perform this type of work.

    • @ZeiDSky
      @ZeiDSky 4 года назад

      Are you familiar with sarcasm?

  • @TwistedtikiLLC
    @TwistedtikiLLC Год назад +2

    Awesome! I am restoring a 1957 coronet and this may be the answer to the steering wheel

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  Год назад

      Thank you for watching! Don't forget to subscribe!

  • @magnoliastreetproductions3076
    @magnoliastreetproductions3076 4 года назад +11

    A "How To" you can actually learn from ! Good video, good description, good camera work

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  4 года назад +2

      Glad you liked it!

  • @Acheiropoietos
    @Acheiropoietos 4 года назад +2

    I was really stuck on how to approach a particular project. This video solved it for me, thank you!

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  4 года назад +1

      Thank you for watching!

  • @fooglez
    @fooglez 5 лет назад

    dude... i've had an acrylic wheel thats been cracked for 8+ years that i've always wanted to repair. This gives me so much hope. Thank you for the video.

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  5 лет назад

      Thank you for watching!

  • @lotuslotus718
    @lotuslotus718 5 лет назад +2

    The best video to watch and learn. Step by step.100 percent Educational

  • @chrispoole2616
    @chrispoole2616 5 лет назад +5

    This is awesome. I'm going to start making custom colored clear steering wheels for hot rods and custom cars

  • @riverbankjournal
    @riverbankjournal 4 года назад

    True craftsmanship, very satisfying to watch!

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  4 года назад

      Thank you for watching!

  • @midnitebo
    @midnitebo 5 лет назад +4

    For the epoxy plug, you could have cut the container to height and hot glued it to the plywood and poured the epoxy in through a small hole at the top. That would eliminate the need to epoxy it to the plywood after it's cast and wait another 24 hours for that to cure.

  • @JimmyEG1
    @JimmyEG1 5 лет назад +5

    Do you make carbon fiber parts?

  • @francismallard5892
    @francismallard5892 Год назад

    I love how just about ANY project - silicone mold making or not - ANY project around the house often begins with "first we need to cut up some plywood."

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  11 месяцев назад

      We use a lot of it around here.

  • @joeflattery6421
    @joeflattery6421 4 года назад +2

    how much silicon was used to make the mold? wanting to replicate this process for my own wheel?

  • @starion88esir
    @starion88esir 5 лет назад +8

    This is something I've always wanted to do. Absolutely amazing! Do you guys offer any in person classes?

  • @ovalwingnut
    @ovalwingnut Год назад

    Am I the only one that thinks that was insanely labor intensive? I don't think I want anything that bad. Just saying. But GR8T Job. You RoCk! Thumbs up! (does that get me off the hook?)

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  Год назад +1

      Thanks for watching. It is labor intensive however Milo is a master at what he does and this is the process that it takes to make a lot of things that you or I interact with daily.

  • @cadman10000
    @cadman10000 5 лет назад +2

    Awesome video!

  • @moayadad
    @moayadad 5 месяцев назад

    Can you use this mold for most of brands steering wheel or you have to have each mold for each steering wheel?

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  5 месяцев назад

      For specific mold compatibility questions, please contact Smooth-On technical support at [www.smoothon.com/support] for assistance. Have a great day!

  • @ebrahimkhezri7791
    @ebrahimkhezri7791 2 года назад +1

    Grateful for teaching

  • @MrDanthehitman
    @MrDanthehitman Год назад

    Excellent video, thank you! Could you tell me how much silicone was needed per side? Looks to be a few gallons. I'm looking to do this but I can't believe the price of that silicone!!! Yikes.

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  Год назад

      Daniel, there are other ways to do this that would save some rubber. Can you send us a tech ticket? Our team can help you - www.smooth-on.com/support/ticket/add/agree/

  • @Tiagotaf
    @Tiagotaf 5 лет назад +5

    Amazing Job!! Loved the project! I never thought of doing something like that. Now it's on my list. Thank you!

  • @ro63rto
    @ro63rto 5 лет назад +8

    Now someone should show this video to west coast customs. The guy had to do it three times.

  • @AndrewHelgeCox
    @AndrewHelgeCox 4 года назад +1

    09:40 Is there no vacuum de-gassing of the silicone?

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  4 года назад +1

      Mold Star 30 requires no degassing.

  • @reinaldogonzalez6045
    @reinaldogonzalez6045 5 лет назад +1

    How many months did you spend making that mold?

  • @dorum139
    @dorum139 4 года назад

    Hi there ! Amazing work you’ve done !! Could you please tell me what quantity of sillicone have you used for this mould ? Thanks !!

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  4 года назад +1

      It was around 3 Gallon-units of material.

    • @dorum139
      @dorum139 4 года назад

      Thank youu !!

  • @kjamison5951
    @kjamison5951 5 лет назад +5

    I saw the arrow pointing towards a link that didn’t appear…

  • @mohammeddashti6884
    @mohammeddashti6884 5 лет назад +3

    You are amazing

  • @wadefredheim3677
    @wadefredheim3677 3 года назад

    How about making electrical connectors for automotive wiring? The actual wire portion uses standard connections but many are set together in a larger connector.

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  3 года назад

      This is a great idea! We will forward it to our video team.

  • @maryhuaiottawa2831
    @maryhuaiottawa2831 4 года назад

    💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗 Thank you for uploading this video.

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  4 года назад

      You're welcome 😊

  • @ДмитрийПеров-д7т
    @ДмитрийПеров-д7т 5 лет назад +2

    Good job! Shoot please how using TASK 8😇

  • @kinangeagle133
    @kinangeagle133 3 года назад

    Why did you have to use the fiber glass? Is it just because yo wanted to save the silicone that you would otherwise use when trying to completely fill the mold to the highest part?

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  3 года назад

      Correct, creating this type of mold with the support shell saves on silicone used.

  • @rdgk1se3019
    @rdgk1se3019 5 лет назад +2

    Hi Milo, good to see you here again......is this for the jeep you are restoring?

  • @zehlersan
    @zehlersan 5 лет назад +5

    Love the content keep it up! Any chance you are going to do a dual color taillight? people have been waiting for it I'm one of them lol

  • @lifeisastruggle2627
    @lifeisastruggle2627 4 года назад

    What is the name of the material similar to the glink from which the mold is molded ??? Coffee color similar to plasticine ??? .....

  • @wirewrappedforsale
    @wirewrappedforsale 5 лет назад

    Wow great video!! Rock On!!

  • @Ds755rxz
    @Ds755rxz 14 часов назад

    I need to have a vintage steering wheel mold made
    This is a great video but I think it's too much for me. Do you know of anyone's that can do this for me?

  • @svenkrause3433
    @svenkrause3433 5 лет назад +3

    A new video....thanks!!!!

  • @Bowtie41
    @Bowtie41 4 года назад

    Awesome!What does this cost to replicate?

  • @SirCavemaninthewest
    @SirCavemaninthewest 2 года назад

    How cool!

  • @ACIDvICTIM
    @ACIDvICTIM 5 лет назад

    Awesome video -Thanks!

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  5 лет назад

      Thank you for watching!

  • @mrz2528
    @mrz2528 Год назад

    Thank you

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  Год назад

      Thank you for watching! Don't forget to subscribe!

  • @retrotoypile3838
    @retrotoypile3838 5 лет назад

    Great job on this one. I have learned a lot by watching your videos but I surely would have put the pour spout on the bottom of the steering wheel. There is less chance for it to be visible even after cleanup.

  • @ranis_m
    @ranis_m 4 года назад +1

    amazing!

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  4 года назад

      Thanks for watching, and don't forget to subscribe!

  • @Boosted_Chuck
    @Boosted_Chuck 3 года назад

    This is for people that are running a business for production. There are easier diy video to learn. I make carbon steering wheels from scratch at home with about 150$ material and they value for $800.00-$1200.00 all day long.

  • @ragilmastapela3831
    @ragilmastapela3831 5 лет назад +2

    Thanks alot

  • @sergeybricov2618
    @sergeybricov2618 3 года назад

    Вы делаете готовые формы/матрици для отливки рулей, цена?

  • @RodrigoNascimentoMattos
    @RodrigoNascimentoMattos 4 года назад

    can i use plasticine with this moldstar 30? cant find any oil base clay....

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  4 года назад

      As long as the clay is free from sulfur, then yes.

  • @castin5244
    @castin5244 5 лет назад

    Is that a MKV GTI steering wheel?

  • @metodiveselinov1460
    @metodiveselinov1460 3 года назад

    Where can I purchase the material for EU Bulgaria thanks

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  3 года назад

      Thanks for watching Metodi Veselinov. You can find a full list of Smooth-On distributors here - www.smooth-on.com/distributors/

  • @mohawho8251
    @mohawho8251 4 года назад

    why did we do the fiberglass part?

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  4 года назад

      To maintain the dimensions of the final casting.

  • @peerbrent
    @peerbrent 5 лет назад +7

    An after market wheel is safer i think. My opinion.

  • @Nautricity
    @Nautricity 5 лет назад

    But is this safe to use? I feel like in an accident, sudden stop, times where the wheel locks up or gets forcibly turned, and other times where the wheel experiences stress, it seems this would break.

    • @starion88esir
      @starion88esir 5 лет назад +1

      Why would it break? It's the same core that was originally there from the factory. It's like changing the door panel them claiming the door itself is unsafe

    • @hulksmash8942
      @hulksmash8942 5 лет назад

      Lol, this was just a video on how to make the mold. ..to use to make the steering wheel. ...he will be using different materials to make the actual steering wheel and recycle the hub if I'm not mistaken. ..

  • @moneypenni1694
    @moneypenni1694 5 лет назад

    Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us....:-}

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  5 лет назад +1

      Thank you for watching!

    • @moneypenni1694
      @moneypenni1694 5 лет назад

      @@smoothon ; Thank you for posting it...;-}

  • @adeltop4885
    @adeltop4885 5 лет назад +1

    Is there a product in Algeria or an agent

  • @ca.3369
    @ca.3369 5 лет назад

    Do you still have that molds?

  • @A95___
    @A95___ 2 года назад +2

    👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

  • @bryansiepert9222
    @bryansiepert9222 4 года назад +1

    I recognize that wheel! I just put one on my '09 Rabbit ;)

  • @engashrafhesen7127
    @engashrafhesen7127 3 года назад

    good

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  3 года назад

      Thank you for watching! Don't forget to subscribe!

  • @kevinkev1530
    @kevinkev1530 4 года назад

    Cool

  • @raifrafi127
    @raifrafi127 3 года назад

    Awsome

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  3 года назад

      Thank you for watching! Don't forget to subscribe!

  • @alexlopez2359
    @alexlopez2359 4 года назад

    i need someone to make me molds for steering wheels. do you have a number i live in riverside california?

  • @bluspirit81
    @bluspirit81 4 года назад

    Hi ,do you sell mould?

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  4 года назад

      Thanks for watching bluspirit81. We do not provide moldmaking services, but we do have a list of moldmakers on our website: www.smooth-on.com/moldmaker/

  • @bayleyhodges1292
    @bayleyhodges1292 5 лет назад +3

    You wouldn't download a steering wheel

  • @mubafaw
    @mubafaw Год назад

    Niceee

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  Год назад

      Thanks for watching! 😃

  • @jessemartinez6781
    @jessemartinez6781 5 лет назад +7

    I feel all of this is unnecessary. A mold can be made so much easier

  • @adamsilesia5753
    @adamsilesia5753 5 лет назад

    I like the white fiberglass better than ugly yellow.

  • @Hershizzle
    @Hershizzle 5 лет назад

    Glass cloth.. ehh.. mold walls.. errmm.. screw it Im just gonna pour a bunch of plaster on it!!!!

  • @doacarnage
    @doacarnage 5 лет назад +1

    Sa-rain wrap??

  • @FaStayKnight
    @FaStayKnight 4 года назад

    wow can you just make me a mold?

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  4 года назад

      We do not make molds, but have a list of moldmakers who may be able to help you: www.smooth-on.com/moldmaker/

  • @arrow059
    @arrow059 9 месяцев назад

    Кто нибудь переведите и выложите это видео пожалуйста))

    • @arrow059
      @arrow059 9 месяцев назад

      Все части

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  9 месяцев назад

      Hello, thanks for watching! The video does have a transcript with it. Are you not able to watch with subtitles?

  • @phoenixcreations94
    @phoenixcreations94 5 лет назад

    gosh !

  • @OswaldBeef
    @OswaldBeef 5 лет назад +1

    the mold was custom the wheel was not

  • @Jocek17
    @Jocek17 5 лет назад

    c mon this is not how to bicose not all steps are correctly shown how to do it