Bronze Fittings for the "Serpent in The Blade" Viking Sword

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Welcome to the third installment of the "Serpent in the Blade" series! In this episode, we embark on the process of crafting the sword's fittings: the guard and two pommel pieces cast in bronze. For this classic bronze alloy, I've utilized a blend of 90% copper, 10% tin, and a 3% addition of lead.
The patterns are crafted from MDF, chosen for its ease of grinding and carving, as well as its density and stiffness, essential for withstanding the pressures of sand molding. Speaking of which, I began with a false cope to accommodate my one-piece patterns. This preliminary step ensures precise positioning of the objects within the mold before transitioning to a more robustly rammed mold, capable of capturing more details.
The final fitment was achieved entirely through filing, following initial drilling to establish starting holes.
Stay tuned for the next episode, where we'll elevate these fittings with the addition of fine silver wire in a Viking-inspired design.
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0:00 Introduction
1:39 Scraping Metals and Bronze Alloy
8:26 Pattern Making
11:33 Preparing the Mold
14:06 Cleanup and Fitting
18:18 Result

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@user-qu9uq4zp3s Ай бұрын

У вас ПРЕКРАСНЫЙ канал, на котором ПРЕКРАСНЫЕ ВИДЕО!!!! Рад что вы можете посвятить себя своему любимому хобби!!!!!

@danthemakerman Ай бұрын

Is it just me or did you absolutely nail those castings! They came out so clean man, nice work!

@TheMeditron Ай бұрын

thats the part that got me. Most castings I've seen on youtube are so popped and barely keep the shape. He nailed it to where he didn't even have to go for a polished look and was able to have a neat cast finish.

@leeeroy_jenkins Ай бұрын

that feeling, when sword blade was finally showed up and its looks awesome 🔥🔥

@jerryjohnson4618 Ай бұрын

Awesome episode. I can't wait for the complete sword build.👍👍

@brysonalden5414 Ай бұрын

Very nicely done. I especially appreciate that you redid the sand after your first attempt because it wasn't right. Saved yourself a lot of time in the long run!

@jeffreynerdin3522 Ай бұрын

I don’t think the first “attempt” was meant to be part of the sand mold. I believe he just set the pieces in the sand to properly pack the first side and intended all along to properly pack the second side after the first side was established. It is a common approach when creating molds. But yes, he did a fine job.

@JohnBrown-no4od Ай бұрын

Really looking forward to seeing the finished product!

@lkdenve Ай бұрын

The sword looks incredible and you casting keeps getting better. Thanks for the great video.

@seethesvt Ай бұрын

Dude, it's been great watching you over the years. It's been cool watching you learn and progress, like with the sand casting.

@TyrellKnifeworks Ай бұрын

Looking amazing!

@longtsun8286 25 күн бұрын

Impressive work. I applaud your skills and efforts.

@michenji Ай бұрын

ogni volta che guardo un tuo video capisco perchè sono uno dei 2,29 milioni di iscritti. bravo barbanera!

@EuelBall Ай бұрын

Nice video, great sword! Looking forward to the finish...

@chevypu4 Ай бұрын

Yes, me too we are left hanging like an old suspense show 😅

@Raven_Leblanc Ай бұрын

You're becoming slowly one of my favourite smithing youtuber. The attention to detail, the beauty of the projects... First the Wakizashi series and now this! I love your work. Keep it up!

@heathermacmillan962 Ай бұрын

It's always so amazing watching you create these from scratch. AWESOME video...as usual 😁👍💙

@JulianAssange-xh2ps 26 күн бұрын

You deliver amazing work and really enjoy watching your episodes. Keep up the good work!

@vinceianni4026 Ай бұрын

Good job mister beautifully done

@jasonweninger Ай бұрын

Can't wait to see the finished product, looks good so far

@JunkWorkshop Ай бұрын

Legend has it that the mdf dust is still suspended in the shop 😂 Sculpting something in real life captures more the essence of your thoughs. Great as usual buddy

@B.McAllister Ай бұрын

Wicked work man!

@stephenduerr8925 Ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this video!

@KamalAdnanTheFirst Ай бұрын

Another brilliant video. Very well done!!

@Faisal-Amin Ай бұрын

Lots of love from Bangladesh ❤❤❤

@theoneandonlyowl3764 Ай бұрын

I enjoyed your video very much. Thank you.

@jaquigreenlees Ай бұрын

You could use jewellers carving wax to make the mold blanks for casting instead of wood. Then you can cast in plaster with lost wax method and have less finishing work on the castings.

@mashurmunir Ай бұрын

Beautiful👍

@ScoutTF2 Ай бұрын

bro that damascus finish is awesome :o

@nathkrupa3463 Ай бұрын

Awesome work sir 😊

@paulObriant Ай бұрын

Always enjoy watching your videos, keep it up! Very nice work, inspiring!

@lilythepurple Ай бұрын

Really enjoying this series :)

@joshschneider9766 Ай бұрын

You definitely nailed the castings but brother that crucible is WAY beyond needing to be retired. Terrifying to watch 😂

@turantugrul7797 Ай бұрын

Magneficent ser.

@custardthepipecat6584 Ай бұрын

Looks sweet.

@NateWebb0483 Ай бұрын

You really nailed that casting 👌 But you might seriously consider making a hoop for your crucible next time. Holding it with tongs like you did made me wince.

@gerryhuntman Ай бұрын

A true craftsman. Kudos to you!

@BaconbuttywithCheese Ай бұрын

Excellent content.

@tomswindler64 Ай бұрын

Nice,of course do not expect no less.good video.just continue doing what you do best and carry on.👍👍👍😎😎😎

@ShahrazadLeRicette Ай бұрын

Formidabile ❤

@josephcormier5974 Ай бұрын

Awesome video sir six stars brother

@marinabrennecke5495 Ай бұрын

I have made the same job. After 3 times everything with the cast was ok.

@helojoe92 Ай бұрын

In the footage around 18:20 onwards it looks like you hammered the side of the crossguard so that it bends into the fuller of the blade, effectively locking the guard onto the blade. I've never seen or heard of that, but it does make a lot of sense to me thinking about it! Do you know if this is a historical technique? I would have loved to see the process, so if you still have footage of it, maybe share it as a short? Looking forward to seeing the finished sword!!

@sauloayala4090 Ай бұрын

HERMOSO

@Oddthetall Ай бұрын

The contrast between the bronze fittings and the blade is stunning. Beautiful work. Out of curiosity, how long is the grip? It looks a little on the long side for the average viking-age sword, but that could well be perspective.

@andrewhull7296 Ай бұрын

Damn that's a sexy sword

@valkobranislav Ай бұрын

👍👍👍

@Beauty-Horse Ай бұрын

職人技の公開動画ですね。 This is a public video of craftsmanship.

@olivierquaderi8766 Ай бұрын

😮

@dota9280 Ай бұрын

the snake gladius

@GrzegorzGozdera Ай бұрын

Dude you meiking ameizing weponse ❤ sword, hammer, knaif ewrything you meiking is ameizing ❤ i like you're chanel and i enyoing wach that and you jained my respect do more and best worke I from Poland and I and my friends we wish you good luke ❤

@RedwoodRhiadra Ай бұрын

When working with old pewter like that, do you check for lead content? Modern pewter is lead-free, but older pewter like you used here can be as much as 20% lead, which would change the percentages you're using in your bronze recipe... (It could make your bronze 8% tin and 5% lead...)

@tehexp Ай бұрын

очень все правильно сделал) аутентично

@My_Op Ай бұрын

Will you sell the final product? (Could be a great gift for my BFF)

@BlackBeardProjects Ай бұрын

I think I'll keep it! Thanks for asking :)

@My_Op Ай бұрын

Thanks for answering, epic project.@@BlackBeardProjects

@jamesharrison6601 Ай бұрын

Where do you get jewelers carving wax?

@markschwegler1100 Ай бұрын

What is the reason for the pommel being two pieces instead of one cast pommel???

@WastedFrom1976 Ай бұрын

How many impurities is galvanized copper adding to the bronze?

@Acko6700 Ай бұрын

Hey, what's that sieve? Where can I buy one? 12:06

@Heuroya Ай бұрын

Everything you create is amazing. However, it’s strange that Italian bladesmiths don't make gladiuses.

@rayjones463 Ай бұрын

i like how you think young man

@user-ei2qn9kv1m Ай бұрын

The grip end… 🥟? Chinese🥟…👈 (👀 )? Is there something that has air holes at the end of the grip? It seems to be good for swinging down long objects. Is it just sports equipment? There are air holes It seems that if your grip strength is weak, the whole thing tends to bulge out.

@user-on7nk2vb6h Ай бұрын

только гарда и навершие подобного типа не были литыми

@A.R.C.77 Ай бұрын

🐠🤘

@Io-ie4qx Ай бұрын

Hai la mia stessa bilancia. Io però ci peso la pasta 😂

@atumicgain Ай бұрын

I love the design but you should of etched the snake!

@martinswimer1490 Ай бұрын

Do you sell any knives?

@DaveBoatBuilder Ай бұрын

Nice casting, but seriously that's a dangerous way to hold a crucible, make a pouring hoop, and a proper set of crucible tongs. Someone will copy you and get hurt.

@Goochgravysuppliers Ай бұрын

Skill issue

@DaveBoatBuilder Ай бұрын

Not a skill issue, a material science issue, hot crucibles are fragile, and a mechanics issue, applying leverage to the wrong place on the crucible.

@Goochgravysuppliers Ай бұрын

@DaveBoatBuilder that isn't that fragile unless you're using a bigger one, but the way he's holding it can cause the tongs to slip and it to break on the floor

@footrot17 Ай бұрын

It’s chill, some people use kitchen tongs

@Goochgravysuppliers Ай бұрын

@DaveBoatBuilder also depends on what your crucible is even made of, like porcelain, platinum, PTFE, stainless steel, nickel, Carbon Steel, Zirconium and Vitreous Carbon. Then you have Carbide ones as well, then graphite one's