MELT STUFF - How to Make a Foundry

MELT STUFF - How to Make a Foundry | ask jeff Williams

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5 жыл бұрын

How to make a foundry that reaches temps well over 2000 degrees that runs off of Propane that you can melt most metals with. Now you can melt stuff
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@MetalMieser777 7 ай бұрын

My man, you have to break this down step by step, because this is awesome

@Askjeffwilliams 7 ай бұрын

thanks

@MarksGoneWicked 5 жыл бұрын

Video is a little short, but one of the best furnace builds I've seen.

@georgemijatovic3076 4 жыл бұрын

I like where he cuts away the wasted time as he's sawing through a barrel or whatever. That is great! One of the good features, but not as good as the product

@MakinSawdust 5 жыл бұрын

I have been waiting for soooo long to see an actual good build video of this type of foundry. I have been itching to make a foundry for so long, so I can start smelting and casting ingots for my lathe build. I like to make tools from steel and aluminum and I needed a great tutorial for my next phase. Thank you jeff. I am a long time subscriber and will continiue as always. Love your videos friend!

@GeoForge 5 жыл бұрын

I was planning on making a foundry from a old propane tank but I think Ill be going with the barrel design now instead. Your foundry looks very nice and convenient. Great video Jeff

@reneewolford7329 5 жыл бұрын

The barrel is super nice, my friend made his backyard found dry too... These videos from these handy men are wonderful! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/m5yglNVhyNq4cZs.html

@markman63 2 жыл бұрын

What size barrel is that? I only know the 55 gallon types and this looks smaller

@thegreatders344 2 жыл бұрын

@@markman63 looks like a 10 gallon to me. They're about 100 bucks online

@cyranodebergerac636 5 жыл бұрын

JEFF WILLIAMS HAS A BIG SACK FULL OF MAD SKILLS. AWESOME DIY BUILD. GREAT VIDEO

@beepseatsfindingfoodtreasu8756 5 жыл бұрын

Ain't got a furnace, but you wanna smelt Au. Then just watch ol' Jeff Williams son! . He'll show you what to do!.

@TheFranksantana 5 жыл бұрын

Good one mate!

@pitied3117 5 жыл бұрын

Nice foundry dude, I like the attached lid idea with what seems to be a safety lock

@barrybeckford2733 Ай бұрын

Best video EVER, 55 years metal fab typing here, pure..simple..effeciant...kudos Jeff!

@Askjeffwilliams Ай бұрын

thanks Barry

@randylewis3080 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jeff I was planning to build one this summer.

@f150twinturbo7 5 жыл бұрын

Jeff williams you are a Genius. I love it👌.

@dixiegreig7820 5 жыл бұрын

Low duty Stich weld tacks to thin barrel oh yeah!

@barrybeckford2733 Ай бұрын

Showing some people "how to do it" doesnt always work IF the person has almost NO EXPERIENCE with tools, etc. Jeff, you totally nailed this, in everyway...words are not needed..

@Askjeffwilliams Ай бұрын

thanks again my brother

@MrInsaint 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Boss👍 Excellent job👌 A true master of Backyard Foundry🙏

@johnramirez5032 5 жыл бұрын

Jeff is a renaissance man! Great short and sweet video!

@joeestes8114 4 жыл бұрын

The best build Ive seen on KZfaq! Awesome

@strange_daiz 5 жыл бұрын

I was working on mine today... And then... I saw your video! Great minds think alike!

@rastamanralph6670 5 жыл бұрын

What a great idea.😉👍I made one a bit like it set into the ground and used clay for an insulator but it ran on coal with a hairdryer for air sonny Jim.

@swatlund 5 жыл бұрын

Nice build out Jeff 💪,I just did one out of a propane bottle.

@goodmoodgoodday5385 5 жыл бұрын

cool stuff, great idea, especially i like the lid that swings away to the side

@popomomo12 5 жыл бұрын

Nice! That's on my list of things to do. After getting a house and space to build it

@stuntdrvr 3 жыл бұрын

one of the best no bullshit instructional videos I've ever seen... I don't need 10min of cutting around a tube..etc. well Done!!

@Askjeffwilliams 3 жыл бұрын

thanks

@thestrainger6384 2 жыл бұрын

After all these years and I just now saw this video…. clean beads, professional work. Strong hands that can still finesse out some Rockin Metal riffs!

@Askjeffwilliams 2 жыл бұрын

thanks

@JasonSmith-np9cm 5 жыл бұрын

This has got to be the best backyard furnace video I have ever seen goood job

@Askjeffwilliams 5 жыл бұрын

thanks Jason

@archangel20031 2 жыл бұрын

Pure cement is heavy and prone to cracking. I used fiber insulation at first and it was fine for aluminum, then when I wanted to retain more heat for melting copper, I used a layer of Satenite over the fiber insulation and it worked great, and the whole unit minus the propane cylinder is easy to pick up and carry.

@georgemijatovic3076 4 жыл бұрын

Well Jeff! That was the first one I went to. Your name did have something to do with my selection. But I'm betting without looking at any of the others that yours is the most professional, best-looking, probably most functionally efficient model out there. Excellent! Thank you.!! Going to use it to melt down gold hahaha. I believe in Providence. This morning I wasn't even looking, yesterday I was thinking got to find the history of volcanoes and this continent and there it was without asking, deceased volcano Mound in this country. Son, I'm a-goin pannin.... sometime this year. I am poor disabled without disability you know without money no you're not disabled George. Oh that's why I can't stand up and walk and sit down Thank you very much Jeff

@NeboGold 4 жыл бұрын

Jeff makes it look easy. I hope to find the plans for this unit. Thanks for sharing.

@Askjeffwilliams 4 жыл бұрын

we use to sell the plans .

@HEMIdouglas 2 жыл бұрын

Consider building a fire barrel circle bound with metal strapping,, or aircrete bricks with water glass treatment. Set it on a raised circle fitting inside so that sides can be lifted after a spill.. Propane is clean and easy, but maybe used oil is cheaper. With air pressure. spray..

@peterweller8583 4 жыл бұрын

I thought it well thought out and ruggedly built. Recently I obtained a corningware™ sauce pan. It has a handle which I believe might be a weak spot P I thought I'd cut it off it is my hope to cast a brass bell of about 8#s with it.

@PBRJOHN684 5 жыл бұрын

Absolutly brilliant mate! if I had the room for one I would build one, but I guess I will stick to my 2KG electric Foundry! (I would like to go bigger one day!) Keep up the good work Jeff and and the rest of the Crew.

@BNorman 2 жыл бұрын

Jeff Williams you my hero. It is such a relief to watch someone build one of these that is not an idiot.

@Askjeffwilliams 2 жыл бұрын

thanks

@pirateprospecting707 5 жыл бұрын

Nice job Jeff! Thanks for the education and knowledge!

@PsychoTB48 5 жыл бұрын

Bloody awesome job mate it looks amazing the only thing I seen wrong was you didn't grind the paint before welding on the drum other then that it's perfection.

@HensleyTG1 5 жыл бұрын

U are amazing, im in awe of ur skills, and presentation. U the man Jeff, let me see how long it takes to turn Slim into a ingot ;D

@josiasdenzler1320 5 жыл бұрын

You are a man of many talents..Keep them coming!!

@davidvilla3243 5 жыл бұрын

Now that;s a hot item for sure.Great job on the furnace.

@joeljeffery8704 5 жыл бұрын

Fantastic! Will build one. Love it!

@HCBCHEMISTRY 4 жыл бұрын

That was awesome, it looks professional too. I want one to make one in the future.

@nnthsttrls 4 жыл бұрын

Really like the foot press to allow for pivoting.

@CandSMINING 4 жыл бұрын

Just curious as to how the foundry walls held up to the high temp melts, with the perlite pellets. I read somewhere that you shouldn't mix anything in the castable refractory cement. Just starting my build and need all the help I can get.😎👍👍👌👌⛏⛏

@au_rockn6797 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome design Jeff....love it!

@rogerdavies6226 4 жыл бұрын

sure wish I had more confidence in my welding. That is as good of better as some I have seen Good Job Jeff

@Askjeffwilliams 4 жыл бұрын

thanks

@tocancho 5 жыл бұрын

Great job you a man of many talents.

@deetoxinz7252 4 жыл бұрын

Did you do a drying process before first smelt? If you do your furnace will last much longer. Keep pressure at about .03 to .08 and slowly heat that a few times letting I cool and heat Id say 3-8 times. It cures that foundry cement or the castable firebrick which I use in my foundry. Also would highly suggest using ceramic wool installation then us the firebrick or foundry cement. This makes a long lasting furnace that can take even hotter temps.

@pattonsplace41477 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome build Jeff!

@Klesh 5 жыл бұрын

Just started watching, but gotta make one of these! Thanks for uploading buddy

@BustedknucklesProspecting 5 жыл бұрын

KleshGuitars howdy stranger 🤠

@Klesh 5 жыл бұрын

Hey buddy! I mean..G'day Mate, how ya goin?

@BustedknucklesProspecting 5 жыл бұрын

Doing good mate🤠

@michaelswearingen3322 5 жыл бұрын

That was a fantastic video, very informative. Thank you

@robertketcham9576 3 жыл бұрын

Great idea for the forge. Liked the build. Wish you broke down your design more.

@rickgrahamsr9778 5 жыл бұрын

Here's a thought... Build one and include it in your next drawing! With a set of the tongs. A propane tank can be had for a reasonable price. But that design is awesome.

@codymackniak6328 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome idea, going to try myself, thanks

@TheEzlau 3 жыл бұрын

We built it exactly how you did it here but we used regular cement and it just won't melt our borax. We are going to make the inner circle smaller to see if that will help.

@JoseLopez-sh4xg 5 жыл бұрын

You rock, Jeff Williams. I need to find some gold, so I can build one of this!! Thank you for all the wonderful knowledge you share with us on your videos! And yes..... I know what you are gonna say!

@Askjeffwilliams 5 жыл бұрын

thanks Jose....really apprciate that

@dirtyolpat 5 жыл бұрын

That is awesome Jeff!

@BullProspecting 3 жыл бұрын

Hello jeff! I have a question! In your opinion what do you think is better for melting gold/copper a inducinduction foundry or a propane foundry? I want to start melting 1 pound bars but want to make sure I dont waste more money. I bought the electric jewelry foundry off ebay and it works great for Silver but sucks big time when trying to melt big amounts of gold...

@mafic_taco7061 2 жыл бұрын

You are an artist my friend . Great work! 🤘🏼⛏

@Famo59 5 жыл бұрын

Fantastic. I will have to have a go.. Happy Easter 🐇🐣🐰 to you all. Cheers Tony & Wendy 👍🤓🍺⛏

@alvinuselton912 9 ай бұрын

Very very good Jeff ;the best DIY one I’ve seen you are a tremendous blessing from the classroom to the field ,above and below ground ; and every thing in between with all of the tools and tricks of the trade be it drones, detectors ect. You sir are simply the best. Thank you 🙏 for all you do and the passion you do it with. If my situation was different I would definitely be supporting you financially but know my heart is with ya Best wishes in all your endeavors tell ole slim I said hello 🎯I would love to make a trip out there and do a little panning with ya but unfortunately life has other plans maybe I will get to pan a little of y’all’s paydirt before it’s to late keep up the great work and MAY GODS RICHEST BLESSING BE YOURS 🎯

@Askjeffwilliams 9 ай бұрын

thanks , really appreciate that

@georgeyork8975 4 жыл бұрын

jeff, I came across your video here from facebook etc. I just finished building my furnace and propane heater but I think i may not have enough heat to properly attain temperature. I built the foundry out of a 55 gallon drum. I found someone who had a ceramic shield drum about 2 inches thick and about 14 inches inner diameter and about the height of the drum but i had to cut off some since i cut the drum roughly 5 inches to have a shielded top etc. I also had kaowool and used this to help insulate the space between the ceramic shield and the drum added extra heat protection etc. SO i fired the propane heater and waited fro 10 minutes but it did not get a glowing orange heat. I am suspecting that i have too much volume that needs heating etc. I am debating whether or not to add a blower to the torch to ramp up more heat etc. your thoughts or anyone else etc I could provide pictures etc let me know.... Thanks guys!

@all_about-You 4 жыл бұрын

Lpve the furnace, But like the guitar lead just as much. Thanks jeff

@MusicByJM 5 жыл бұрын

Jeff Spicole from Fast Times At Ridgemont High.... Awesome! Totally Awesome!

@jonholzworth4463 8 ай бұрын

I don't think you understand what a "how to" video is. Now, I don't claim to be an expert by any means, but I do believe a how-to video is supposed to do more than just show off what you've built. I've even heard of people going so far as to explain what they're doing.

@danielvrana9444 3 жыл бұрын

Do you sell the plans? Or The whole thing minus the Refractory work? Thank you Dan

@waynefitch990 2 жыл бұрын

Great build, easy to understand

@Nodespair 5 жыл бұрын

Dang sonny jim, that is awesome.

@HuntrPat 5 жыл бұрын

Jeff,Nice job!

@markholland5767 5 жыл бұрын

Jeff you officially blew me away with that video. If that was you building that furnace, than there are no end to your ability’s. Great job

@Askjeffwilliams 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mark and yep that was me....

@martinwhitehurst9893 3 жыл бұрын

Hey, great job! May I ask when you starting putting the cement perlite mix on there was a hole in the bottom as you were smoothing it out. Whats the hole for in the bottom?

@ChristopherJones16 2 жыл бұрын

Holes are added to the bottoms in case the crucible fails and instead of having metal pool at the bottom of the foundry it'll flow through the hole.

@victorprangecampos74 5 жыл бұрын

This melting furnace, is very good! Brazil.

@genofromrenoprospector6940 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome build Jeff.

@DetectaBull 5 жыл бұрын

Nice, all I need is the tools as well plus the accessories but still, nice job

@stclairstclair 3 жыл бұрын

I scored a free oxygen maker for in home use, I run that into my burner tube during heating and it ups the fire nicely.

@CrucesNomad1 5 жыл бұрын

Interesting burner build. Have everything but perlite and cement here. Time to melt some cans.

@clutch5sp989 8 ай бұрын

The lid is impressive how you made it tight fit yet easy to swing open. Great shtuff ! Everyones burner contraptions leave me to wonder though...

@Askjeffwilliams 8 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍

@TheOffGridFamily 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Jeff, Great Video! I just want to ask I'm Part way through making a foundry and I have perlite and refractory cement etc I decided against using pearlite because its melting point is only 900°C. Have you had any problems with the perlite and would you advise me to use it? Keep up the good work buddy

@Askjeffwilliams 3 жыл бұрын

it shrinks when it drys and causes cracking

@TheOffGridFamily 3 жыл бұрын

@@Askjeffwilliams thanks buddy. I appreciate the info. Stay safe my friend and keep making great content

@jlunde35 5 жыл бұрын

Nice job Jeff.

@rustart 4 жыл бұрын

Is part of the torch an off the shelf weed burner but with a high pressure regulator and then just the Venturi and end that mates to furnace is fabricated?

@goldminer49niner42 5 жыл бұрын

Cool bro you are the Jack of all trades. Thank you

@CheekyMonkey1776 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. Outstanding build.

@Askjeffwilliams 2 жыл бұрын

thanks

@SHODGES69 5 жыл бұрын

Wow looks better then some of the purchased ones I’ve seen

@discreettrouble 5 жыл бұрын

Dam good job, thanks for the video!

@1topskyrocket 5 жыл бұрын

Nice build dude lol. The only part I didn't understand was the gas fittings that you are putting together. It was to broke a small on my cell phone. But I can figure it out I like the way the top swings out. Perhaps there should be a guard from idiots walking into it. LOL

@catherinematlock4271 5 жыл бұрын

That is Awesome. Thank you.

@n7ton 5 жыл бұрын

Listen here, Sunny Jim!!! When you do a how to video, you need the "A-Team" soundtrack!! :)

@Askjeffwilliams 5 жыл бұрын

I know...right

@williamcummings6562 5 жыл бұрын

I used ferness brick instead of refractory cement . Same same. I built mine for making knifes.

@dogdays2012ify 5 жыл бұрын

Great build Jeff you have all the toys to build one.👍 Just wondering where did you buy the yellow electric scooter in the background. Can you provide link to purchase if online? Thanks in advance if possible.😄

@BullProspecting 3 жыл бұрын

Jeff I have great news!! I just bought a Cast Master foundry!! I can now start making my own gold bars!!!😃😃😃😃😃😃⭐⭐⭐⭐ I'm gonna make you a gold bar with the gold I get from my neck of the woods!! I'm sooooo excited! Also I'm breaking ground at my mine the 2nd week of July!! The geology is identical to what you have!! How absolutely crazy is that!! I'm just so excited man!! My dreams are finally coming true and I own it all to Jesus, years of study and you, my motivator!! Thank you for all you do jeff! God bless and give slim a high five for me!!😃

@brandonroe7334 5 жыл бұрын

great idea and awesome build

@gregdelicate1654 5 жыл бұрын

Nice job great video I also love to fab up whatever I need now get some

@StevenHanover 3 жыл бұрын

Hey I'm ready to build one, but is this example overkill for a 3kg or 6kg graphite crucible? Maybe coffee can would be ok size?

@911MININGCO 5 жыл бұрын

Pretty cool Jeff!👌

@SeraphimCherubim 5 жыл бұрын

Jeff, the music Rocks!

@ChrisRalph 5 жыл бұрын

When you fuse that lead at such high temperatures you need some flux! glass, borax, sodium carbonate - something. Those yellow fumes are lead oxide and nasty stuff. Yellow snow may be bad, but yellow smoke is even worse.

@koudousmoutairou6074 3 жыл бұрын

And just like that you just gained a new subscriber. Thank you

@electricwheels411 5 жыл бұрын

That is Wicked kool Jeff and got to be one of the best furnace's I have ever seen built by hand. ATB GL & HH LittleJohn_MD 🇬🇧

@Askjeffwilliams 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks LJMD

@snomobila 5 жыл бұрын

jeff! your the man thats a nice build!

@Askjeffwilliams 5 жыл бұрын

thanks ..we can cook up some good beans in that thing

@willwinn8559 5 жыл бұрын

Now that's a super cool design..😎👍

@rodneygreenway982 3 жыл бұрын

I've never seen a foundry with perlite, or really anything besides kaowool and fire bricks used. I've seen crappy plaster of paris though but they didn't hold up. How is this still holding up for you?

@edkubinski 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent! I have most of the stuff at home already. looks like a project for the summer when it's too hot to be outside looking for shiny. Hey Jeff, are you in Yngwie Malmsteen fan?

@MadScientistProspecting 5 жыл бұрын

I could follow everything except the very first bit. Whats the arrangement btw the gas line and the very first iron fitting. Did you leave that out because thats the regulated plumbing bit? Or is it a fitting you can buy? Salvage off an old BBQ?