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@washinthewind 2 жыл бұрын
My favorite Adventure Time quote is routinely relevant to your projects. You often start things you don't really know how to do and, well "sucking at something is the first step to being kinda good at it!" You rarely "suck" but I know you get nervous about trying new stuff.
@Iliketomakestuff 2 жыл бұрын
I agree that sucking at something is the first step.
@simonmarcoux5879 2 жыл бұрын
After doing A LOT of woodworking during the pandemic here is my answer to ''What is 1/8th of 7'''': Screw it I will switch to metric. When doing those weird divisions, metric is most often easier to deal with temporarily.
@bipinnambiar 8 ай бұрын
Just use it all the time person Like what are you doing
@bipinnambiar 8 ай бұрын
Also it’s 14 sixteenths of an inch in imperial(this is an actual measurement, not something I made up. Sixteenths of an inch is like the second one smaller than an inch)
@aristontrusty 2 жыл бұрын
A quick tip bob! When working with foams, Plasti Dip makes an awesome base coat before paint, and gives things a nice clean rubber-ish texture. Just make sure everything is sanded how you want before painting! Also, Bondo spot putty is a rigid fast-drying putty good for filling voids!
@rockinHurley777 2 жыл бұрын
I'm sure he's aware. He's used those before
@bankruptbook9106 2 жыл бұрын
This is really helpful advice, this will really help with some cosplay. 🙃
@Izzno 2 жыл бұрын
"What's 1/8 of 7 inches?" *Laughs in metric*
@JanTuts 2 жыл бұрын
I'm also very confused as to how he ended up with "3/8 of an inch". Isn't "1/8 of 7 inches" simply "7/8 of an inch", or am I tripping here?
@M4st3r0fN0n3 2 жыл бұрын
Alternate "fiberglassing" option: woodglue and canvas. Simply brush on the wood glue (thinned slightly) and then add strips of canvas and brush glue over the top. Squeegee out the air bubbles as usual. Sandable, flexible, no smell, and much much cheaper than fiberglass
@wren7195 2 жыл бұрын
Fascinating... I've coated foam with woodglue to prevent it from dissolving from spray paint (how'd that Super 77 not disintegrate the foam?), but I've never considered using it as a rigid alternative to fiberglass/resin. Have you done that before, what is your take on a durability comparison? Best wishes Master
@M4st3r0fN0n3 2 жыл бұрын
@@wren7195 i made paper mache once using diluted wood glue and it was at least 3 or 4 times stronger than regular paper mache. Canvas and wood glue works well for crafty projects. Non structural 100%. Resin and fiberglass will always be stronger but for cosplay purposes, wood glue and canvas are a much cheaper way to go. More forgiving too
@wren7195 2 жыл бұрын
@@M4st3r0fN0n3 Thanks for your kind and swift reply, it's much appreciated. WOW yeah I can imagine a paper mache reinforced with wood glue would be impressive, I'll look into that. Thanks again, very much
@vonnyrotten 2 жыл бұрын
Cool Project! Quick tip for the handheld cutters, use metal straight edges and clamp them to the line(s) as a guide for the wire to run along (you can even make jigs to space them and run parallel really easy). In this case you would clamp a long ruler/aluminum profile along the two sides of the bevel for each of the 4 cuts and you can get super straight and smooth "cuts" and you can be rough with your speed and pressure as long the you push into the guides.
@punishedprops 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent prop work and good for you for learning something new! =D
@Storyracing387 2 жыл бұрын
Hey! Your channel is awesome too!
@Peter_Enis 2 жыл бұрын
You mean use the bandsaw instead of the hot-wire ;)
@austinbrannum807 2 жыл бұрын
those difficult measurements are why metric is better!
@Iliketomakestuff 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah.
@austinbrannum807 2 жыл бұрын
And I’m from America which makes me be shamed lolw
@rentristandelacruz 2 жыл бұрын
That's Finn's "demon blood" sword that is actually made of frozen grape juice blessed by a priest (Shelby). Finn: "Bless this sword father." Priest/Shelby: "Hmmmmmm check please!"
@ScytheNoire 2 жыл бұрын
Have you tried the metric system? :) Sincerely, The Rest of the World
@Iliketomakestuff 2 жыл бұрын
Can't argue with that.
@IMEEMADE 2 жыл бұрын
When working with fiberglass, I've found that coating the piece in resin first (as you mentioned) and then waiting until it gets a little tacky before laying the fiberglass sheets on top helps to keep it in place and squeeze air bubbles. Then you can flood it with more resin. Awesome project as always!
@JonathanRansom 2 жыл бұрын
Learning new things = fun
@Iliketomakestuff 2 жыл бұрын
Fact.
@TheCHRISCaPWN 2 жыл бұрын
I have never thought of using a wood file on this stuff! That is a great tip to keep in the back pocket for the future! Great stuff, as always. 👍
@Iliketomakestuff 2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@luislantigua Жыл бұрын
Man, seeing a styrofoam project gives me a ton of nostalgia for The King of Random's old videos. May Grant's soul rest in peace
@filmsbybt 2 жыл бұрын
i HIGHLY recommend Sean’s Crafts for what you were trying to achieve!!! he makes awesome IRL marvel props and uses the mesh technique to perfection
@Vaggumon 2 жыл бұрын
I make mini terrain for D&D out of the same foam you used here, in my experience, it is frustratingly hard to cut a smooth straight line with the hand held foam cutters. I use a Proxxon Hotwire Cutter most often. I know this was mostly an experiment, but if you want to get serious about it in the future, would strongly recommend something like the proxson. As for the coating, another option if someone doesn't want to get into the resin/fiberglass headache, is to make up a mod podge wash. BlackMagicCraft has a great recipe on his channel that works quite well, and is pretty durable.
@ElvesofZion 2 жыл бұрын
I was gonna suggest a Proxxon as well. And as a follow up to check out Shifting Lands for their selection of jigs for the Proxxon table.
@buckaroosan5571 2 жыл бұрын
Working with this, I found that a couple coats of cheap acyrlic paints will seal your from from the polyester resin from melting it. Great video, thank you
@wren7195 2 жыл бұрын
Wow, I've always resorted to 1:1 resins, they don't dissolve the foam either, but that polyester stuff sure is cheap and convenient despite the workarounds. How many coats do you usually apply? And with a brush not an airbrush? Best wishes Buckaroo San
@buckaroosan5571 2 жыл бұрын
@@wren7195 I have only ever needed 3 coats applied with a brush.
@jtsmith4434 2 жыл бұрын
Totally gonna make a prop now. My 10 year old is sitting here with me watching. Now I'm gonna have to make him one.
@victorespada_ 2 жыл бұрын
That thumbnail looks a Waaay better! Awesome project!!
@micah06v8 2 жыл бұрын
In case you want to make something like this again, I'm pretty sure if you prime the foam before you put the fiberglass on it won't melt it.
@nzlemming 2 жыл бұрын
I was thinking that as well, but wasn't sure as I haven't used this type of foam. But a paint layer would be a good barrier.
@fernus83 Жыл бұрын
A tip for saturating your glass with your resin is to cut a piece of plastic big enough to envelop your glass once you fold it over. Add your resin to the glass and fold over the plastic, then you can spread the resin with a squeegee. Once its saturated remove it from your plastic and add it to your base material.
@OteeseDreeftwood 2 жыл бұрын
Fiberglass is one of those things that looks easy... gotta learn hands on! I used styrofoam/epoxy on my Batmobile project- learned a lot!
@c.a.g.1977 2 жыл бұрын
21:15 "If you build it, they will come". Or, Bob's take on that one: "If you squint, you can see it..."
@johncarter9067 2 жыл бұрын
Well done Bob I think my grandson would love that I must have a go at making one
@Jje24goblue 2 жыл бұрын
I really like that you and E&K are friends and just how different your approaches are to a project. E&K, weeks of testing, Bob let's just wing it and see what happens. :)
@parallaxgames 2 жыл бұрын
Bob, buddy, you made this fiberglass process so much harder than it needed to be. You can use mats or tape but measure and cut it to fit them use spray adhesive to apply it. After that sets up, then you brush resin on over it
@ciaheadmechanic0809 2 жыл бұрын
Try applying the fiberglass to long/large areas with just a light tack spray of Super 77 to hold it in place. It will help you make the relief cuts for corners and edges. Wet the cloth out in-situ with a chip brush that you have trimmed and removed the loose hairs from. The small interior surfaces will still be difficult, but there will be less of the wet-handed epoxy maché action.
@saintignatius714 Жыл бұрын
This looks good! Fake sword making tip from a seasoned vet: never work all the way down to your lines when making blade bevels (or any detail really), leave some space so you can work to it slowly and cleanly
@joepearson9704 2 жыл бұрын
Cool project. I love the Problem Solver T-shirt. I just need one where 'Solver' is crossed out.
@JimBuschman 2 жыл бұрын
The night before we went to a convention a couple of months ago my daughter decided she wanted to dress as Marceline. Thankfully I had some larger pieces of pink foam and in about 5 hours was able to make her an axe bass. I don't own a cutter like that, I used a bandsaw and a razer blade/sander to make the body and head. The neck was a piece of wood I cut down and then just 3d printed all the little guitar greebles. Turned out really well for a last min project!
@leemiz9830 2 жыл бұрын
hell yeah love to see other grown men showing adventure time some love
@Versirex 2 жыл бұрын
I worked in the foam industry for a few years and the pink foam was always gratifying to cut.
@blacktalonbased 2 жыл бұрын
For those of you saying metric is better... This isn't a metric vs imperial argument. If he took those measurements in cm, he'd still need to scale it to a reasonable size. I.e. If the sword on his phone is 6cm, he probably doesn't want a 6m sword, so he would still have to use fractions to reduce the size.
@mr.mickles 2 жыл бұрын
The odd math. That can get you spinning out. "F it. we're doing it live. WE'RE DOING IT LIVE!"
@rileyverellen0429 2 жыл бұрын
You literally just brought back some nostalgic memories from my childhood
@RaccoonHenry 2 жыл бұрын
looks way better than Allen Pan'd blood sword made from actual blood!! now you just need a blue t-shirt (easy), green backpack (easy-ish) and white bear hat (easy-ish)!!!
@HawkWorley 2 жыл бұрын
And you didn't even need Demon's Blood to make it! Fiber mat is an artwork, that's for sure.
@CubeBase 2 жыл бұрын
At no fault of yours, this video is giving me nightmares from when I first started my business and had to build 21 custom road-worthy cases for a client. I used this same foam for all the custom inserts, and super 77 adhesive to bond plastic layers to the plywood carcasses. It was so complex, unexpected and tight deadlines that I almost ran out of cash before my business could get off the ground. Thankfully I got it done, and changed my “full-service” creative company to “full-service” video production. 5 years later I’m rocking and rolling and only make stuff like this as a hobby.
@TheCompWiz 2 жыл бұрын
for future note... use the spray-foam insulation spray to bond the two sheets of foam together. waaay better than super-77
@randomrant0 2 жыл бұрын
Josh comin in clutch
@eirikskaalbones9650 2 жыл бұрын
the three inch tooth-thingy is called a pommel
@bertfechner417 2 жыл бұрын
Impeccable timing! Wanted to make a keyblade and had no idea how to do it. This gives me some ideas. Thanks.
@jw02 Жыл бұрын
love it! if you make more cartoon stuff in the future, having hard black edges could complete the cartoony look you want
@jlarts 2 жыл бұрын
Why do I feel like I remember you made a foam wire cutter project some years ago? I must be mixing it up with another maker channel...
@_Z3r0_69 2 жыл бұрын
The King of Random?
@Iliketomakestuff 2 жыл бұрын
I probably should have made one by now.
@MrMsal1984 2 жыл бұрын
@@_Z3r0_69 I was thinking the same thing or Adam savage
@jlarts 2 жыл бұрын
@@_Z3r0_69 Not likely, that's not a channel I follow
@dowhatmakesyouhappy7002 2 жыл бұрын
Maybe Jazza?
@JeffDeLamater 2 жыл бұрын
For general knowledge, tooth thingie is the pommel. It can be used for securing the handle and cross-guard in place, depending on how the the sword is constructed, as well as an offset weight to adjust were the center of mass is located. IE, adjusting the sword's balance.
@quantumpancakes1 2 жыл бұрын
Bob please wear a respirator when using a hot wire cutter on insulation foam! That stuff is so bad for your lungs when melted.
@oDanielSas 2 жыл бұрын
1:22 metric system sent you kisses
@fabrexavier77 2 жыл бұрын
You could use simple Wood glue and newspaper with paper towel between 2 layer of paper : it si much cheaper and less toxic. Tour child can even do it and if you do enough layers it is very solid.
@gzaros 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for reminding me about the insulation foam for props! I had forgotten all about that stuff.
@jacksat2252 2 жыл бұрын
Hi, Lose fibers is not a good idea, I think you used a too heavy mat for this application, a lighter cloth would be way easier to drape on , also there's different type off weave patterns . Don't know what units they use in the US , but here in EU they are labeled gr/m² . 50 to 110 gr/m² would be sufficient for this application.
@benjaminmorrison3185 2 жыл бұрын
I recommend using metal rulers clamped along your two edges of your bevel. Then you can run the wire along them and you get a nice flat and straight bevel.
@JonTheGeek 2 жыл бұрын
13:24 Resin Time! Resin Time! Do do do do Resin Time!
@MattMurphree 2 жыл бұрын
I think you should hire me to do all the final steps for your projects, then everything you make will have a Matt Finish!
@shaunbarrickman6339 2 жыл бұрын
I’m thinking a jig that holds the cutter and moving the foam could maybe be helpful.
@SargeWolf010 2 жыл бұрын
I loved Adventure time when it was on Cartoon Networkwork😅
@danieldagostini9426 2 жыл бұрын
1:20 or, you could just use something called metric system, it would be a lot easier
@sapelesteve 2 жыл бұрын
Very creative Bob and yet another type of project that I know I never will be doing myself! Thanks 👍👍
@chetleonard169 2 жыл бұрын
For the first time I'm seeing the parallel between The Crucifix, A Sword and a Headstone.
@Naosuke84 2 жыл бұрын
Part of the issues that you ran into was the style of hotwire cutter that you used. Don't get me wrong, the handheld ones are great for some things, but they are kind of the jigsaw of hotwire tools. Something like a Thermocut from Proxxon is more of a table saw of hotwire cutters
@ronfowler6873 2 жыл бұрын
Bondo would work perfect for this project
@Iliketomakestuff 2 жыл бұрын
True.
@Damage_Incorporated. 2 жыл бұрын
"now this is a tool that you can make" says the guy who's channel name is I Like To Make Stuff.
@JaneDoeTF2 2 жыл бұрын
you should make a heavy full metal bat with a sharp durable blade and a slege hammer side on the other, i really want to see the results and it may become the best weapon ever for deffence and destroying!
@jdgindustries2734 2 жыл бұрын
Grant Thompson designed and built a really nice hotwire foam cutter, that would make Jimmy happy... It might as well be a hotwire band saw, lol. Not really, but it's got the working table and an adjustable heat setting. Can also be AC or battery powered. I built one to make foam objects for lost-foam casting patterns for my home foundry, and it works incredibly well. "King of Random: hotwire foam cutter" here on KZfaq...
@MatsuoLano 2 жыл бұрын
These are the kind of videos I really enjoy, just the right length also 😁
@MapBot11 2 жыл бұрын
a farriers rasp is good for shaping that foam, and that foam is also good for a lost foam fasting process... if you wanted to cast it out of aluminum.
@VeniseGrr 2 жыл бұрын
"So an 8th of 7 inches is three 8ths of an inch" Ah, yes, the imperial system. Makes tons of sense. xD
@avalanchme 2 жыл бұрын
my birthday is next week and i would love to buy this for myself! haha
@barrydevlinred 2 жыл бұрын
Easiest way is saturating the sheeting and dabbing it with a brush chum then sand and fill if required
@eclsnowman 2 жыл бұрын
A good trick for doing fiberglass is to lay down a coating of resin on top of some plastic, then lay down your fiberglass, then poor resin over the top and cover it with another piece of plastic. Then use something like a Bondo squeegee to work the resin into the fiberglass between the two sheets of plastic. This allows you to get the fiberglass totally wetted out and also saves on having to use too much resin by trying to drip it over the top of loose fiberglass. Then all you need to do is pull off the top sheet of plastic and you've got a bunch of pre-prepared sheets of soaked fiberglass you can start working onto the piece like paper mache.
@Storyracing387 2 жыл бұрын
"I'm not good at math.".........SAYS THE GUY WHO IS A KZfaq CARPENTER!!!! 😂😂😂😂😂 You, sir, are too damn funny! Oh....how's the car coming along?? I like those videos.
@balzacq 2 жыл бұрын
The thing at the end of a sword handle is called the "pommel".
@Petroelhead 2 жыл бұрын
Yay, americans struggeling with the imperial system at 1:20 Always fun to watch ;-)
@craiggordon2502 2 жыл бұрын
With the fumes and dust on this scale you should have a respirator I use this stuff to make small terrain and wear a mask until I seal it with modpoge
@huntliba 2 жыл бұрын
This is why metric system is so much easier :D
@decomputerleraarable 2 жыл бұрын
I am thinking over some kind of rail to keep de distance everywere the same. Like at some saws. Rob
@christopherharkins2736 2 жыл бұрын
When putting a hard surface to xps foam you can use black paint mixed with mod pog painted on
@etedrowable 2 жыл бұрын
The secret to getting fiberglass cloth to lay correctly when you do this sort of project is to cut it with a rotary cutter so that it's only slightly oversized, apply elmer's white glue to the styrofoam with a chip brush, then gently lay the fiberglass cloth onto said elmer's glue starting at one end and working your way to the other in a pseudo rolling motion. After that, you pat it to get it to stay in place, and apply elmer's glue with a chip brush in spots where it's not staying where you want it. Let all that dry for 24 hours, THEN coat it with epoxy resin.
@samuelfranco2269 2 жыл бұрын
1:20 That's why the metric system is superior.....
@n2darkness 2 жыл бұрын
To use fiberglass resin on the pink foam, first cover the entire piece with adhesive backed foil tape and then you can use the cheaper stuff than epoxy.
@royib812 2 жыл бұрын
Great project, only thing is you really should be wearing a respirator when cutting the foam with the hot kinfe and a mask when sanding it. Even if you are in a well ventilated area, your are still close enough to the foam to be inhaling things you really shouldn't be.
@derpdude32 2 жыл бұрын
If you are interested I think a great project for a video would be if you made the two star sabers from Transformers Prime plus i really want to see a maker finally attempt those
@UncleManuel 2 жыл бұрын
The most useful measuring device is the Eyeball-O-Meter 9000. And for the really small stuff you can use an eyecrometer... 😂😁😇
@Smeltz247 2 жыл бұрын
You should make your own foam cutter
@TotalBoat 2 жыл бұрын
Such a fun project and awesome execution!! Love how it turned out! ⚔
@works4me89 2 жыл бұрын
1:23 SI FTW
@AlexSwavely 2 жыл бұрын
Another gotcha for fiberglas sheet - it really doesn't like laying flat over sharp corners. Better to add a small fillet, or do each facet separately (but then you don't get as much strength on the edge)
@alex314pi 2 жыл бұрын
Love love love AT and love this!! ♡♡
@TheKinaweb 2 жыл бұрын
Its better to use meters and centemiters
@ymauray 2 жыл бұрын
Oh the fun of imperial units 🙂
@nitababcock3977 2 жыл бұрын
Idk the cartoon but it turned out awesome
@aneb524 2 жыл бұрын
Oh my glob! That’s a sweet sword
@horatioswrld 2 жыл бұрын
Yep. That’s why I switched to metric.
@coryharrison7793 2 жыл бұрын
Would doing the fiberglassing with wood glue and fabric (ei.: poorman fiberglass) work?
@VTSfilms 2 жыл бұрын
1:30,, and thats why you use metric :)
@dvader81 2 жыл бұрын
If you haven't already, you should make the sword from he-man to go along with the shield you did in an earlier video.
@MCsCreations 2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic work, Bob! 😃 You can use sandpaper with the foam as well and the results are great. Just search for some old videos of people making rc airplanes with pink foam and you'll see. 😉 Anyway, stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊
@toddajmoon 2 жыл бұрын
You should make a real Light Cycle ;)
@turpskadey 2 жыл бұрын
In my experience, doing many, small, patchwork style cloths, completely impregnating each with resin and then overlapping the next over the end of the previous one is the way to go. Trying to do BIG SHEETS is really dificult to get adhesion to odd surfaces, but my main experience is doing an iron man helmet years ago.
@SoftmanCZ 2 жыл бұрын
Use metric, it is so much easier and make sense 😉
@Mr0kyuubi 2 жыл бұрын
Go Metric 1:28
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