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QC#58 - Pop Can Foundry
- Published_at:2014-12-23
- Category:Science & Technology
- Channel:Grant Thompson - "The King of Random"
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- description: Soda cans are melted in a homemade backyard foundry, and used to make something completely different. Subscribe for new videos every 5 days! http://bit.ly/TKoRSubscribe Join my email list! http://bit.ly/TKOREmailList "Quick Clips" are clips of random experiments in a minute or less. For other project videos, check out http://www.thekingofrandom.com Music by Jason Shaw (Clattertrap) http://www.audionautix.com 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. 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. 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. This video is a sneak peak of the final result of my experimenting, and I'm really excited to share the demonstrations, and show you how to build one. Depending on where you get, or find, your materials the cost can range anywhere from $5-$25. 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. I stored the ingots in various forms, which you'll 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 designed the foundry with some special features, so look for what it can do in the project video.
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