Making a Metal Cube Puzzle "ALUMIX CUBE" Copper / Aluminum / Bronze - Soma Cube

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Robinson Foundry

Robinson Foundry

Жыл бұрын

In this video, I’ll be making a multi metal puzzle cube that I designed in fusion 360. Its similar in shape to a Rubik's cube but is not solved in the same way. First I 3-D printed the puzzle pieces on my Prusa 3-D printer using a special filament called Polycast. Then I coated the pieces in a ceramic material, called Suspendaslurry. I burned the plastic filament out of the shells in my kiln, and vitrified the shells. I melted copper aluminum and bronze, and filled each shell with a different metal. Then I broke off the ceramic material to reveal the castings. Once the castings were complete, I spent several hours sanding and polishing them. I also made a bronze base and wooden stand to build the puzzle pieces on.
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@ClamJYT
@ClamJYT 10 ай бұрын
Looks amazing, would love to see a version with a clear acrylic holder instead of a wooden one to show off the cube even more
@nicholasadams2374
@nicholasadams2374 5 ай бұрын
I've never seen someone put so much time and effort into making molds. The results speak for themselves. WOW!!!
@kitaru8558
@kitaru8558 Жыл бұрын
THE SUSPENDA SLURRY IS BACK!! WOO!!
@SamanthaLaurier
@SamanthaLaurier Жыл бұрын
Multi-metal casting AND a cute pupper? Perfect video 10/10
@zachtish5479
@zachtish5479 Жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed seeing you include the woodworking elements as well as the electric furnace. Great work!
@thunderbasilisk1352
@thunderbasilisk1352 Жыл бұрын
Love multi metal builds! What an awesome puzzle!
@blakeontheriver
@blakeontheriver 6 ай бұрын
Penny is such a good helper. ❤
@ja1212az
@ja1212az 7 ай бұрын
I love the wood basement, great work man
@theillusorylife
@theillusorylife Жыл бұрын
Another great video! You pay such close attention to detail, I love that. The end result is always such high quality. Seflishly, I would love to see you make a custom designed chess set out of metal. I've always thought chess sets have a beauty to them and you come up with such smart designs. I'd love to see what you can do!
@The_Dr_Fate
@The_Dr_Fate Жыл бұрын
chess battle advanced covered in metal
@madmachine5244
@madmachine5244 11 ай бұрын
You could also make the board out of three different metals. Aluminum for the base, the squares out of copper and brass, and finally for the dividing lines either aluminum or pewter. Also you could make a checker board as well.
@theillusorylife
@theillusorylife 11 ай бұрын
@@madmachine5244 That would be amazing! A lot of work though. Plus I'm not sure he's read the comments haha
@asht6415
@asht6415 8 ай бұрын
Jiih
@asht6415
@asht6415 8 ай бұрын
🎉❤😊😊😊😊
@Nobe_Oddy
@Nobe_Oddy Жыл бұрын
This was SUCH a GREAT project!! At first I didn't think it was a good idea, but in the end I TOTALLY AGREE with you keeping the surfaces of the metal in a matte finish.... Yes glossy and mirrored would be great to look at, but it would be COVERED ion fingerprints by the time anyone gets done solving the puzzle.... And seeing it all glossy isn't very inviting to play with because everyone will be worried about fingerprints... but leaving it matte says "PICK ME UP AND PLAY WITH ME!!!" and thats EXACTLY what you want with a puzzle! FANTASTIC WORK!!!! and you go to show off the smaller kilns you9 have AND some of your woodworking skills (personally I would have made the walnut a dark glossy finish because of the matte cube, but it's YOUR 'Alumix Cube" lol ) - You REALLY make me want to make/buy a kiln and start having fun LOL - I just don't have all the tools to finish up the melts... or the patience LOL - 7 HOURS?!?!?! WOW!!! :) Good Job!
@brucegoatly
@brucegoatly 9 ай бұрын
Lovely build! And this is why cast metal puzzles are so expensive!
@rachelg552353
@rachelg552353 Жыл бұрын
So cool with all the different metals used for the pieces.
@chrisgenovese8188
@chrisgenovese8188 Жыл бұрын
this is beautiful! looks like a dream to fidget with, and i bet those pieces have a satisfying weigh to them.
@Serbianguy432
@Serbianguy432 Жыл бұрын
As usual, another epic video that showcases your hard-won skills. The integration of the metalworking and woodworking components complemented one another nicely, and I can't remember the last time 15 minutes passed by so quickly!
@theawesomer
@theawesomer Жыл бұрын
Another great build! Very cool.
@primetimeforcrime
@primetimeforcrime Жыл бұрын
Im so excited to see how this turns out!
@psj3940
@psj3940 4 ай бұрын
U R one crazy artist. U would certainly make Fine pieces of Jewelry !
@haydenc2742
@haydenc2742 Жыл бұрын
That is totally awesome!! Keep em coming!!!!
@dannybrickwell
@dannybrickwell Жыл бұрын
Your videos make the process look much faster than it actually is! What parts of the casting process are the most time-consuming? Admire your commitment and discipline to learning the craft, and also in documenting it so dummies like me can enjoy it! Thanks so much for the content!
@anzaca1
@anzaca1 Жыл бұрын
Mold-making is easily the longest part.
@petermusinsky4524
@petermusinsky4524 Жыл бұрын
Love it 👍 Great precision
@Sphendrana
@Sphendrana Жыл бұрын
I love metal puzzles. And Robinson Foundry!
@CocoTreb
@CocoTreb Жыл бұрын
your content is always delightful to watch!! keep up the work!!
@PicBenc
@PicBenc 11 ай бұрын
It's incredible, quite a collector's item. You did the most difficult thing (melt the piece) and it was more difficult for you to assemble the puzzle 😝
@schumifannreins295
@schumifannreins295 Жыл бұрын
Amazing craftsmanship.
@connorbabcock7718
@connorbabcock7718 11 ай бұрын
Hi! I love your videos. You’ve inspired me to try my hand at lost PLA casting. I even built my own small foundry! I know you cover this in a few videos, but I was wondering if you would possibly make a video explaining how to properly set up a mould and how to determine what direction a Part should sit? I know you add runners and vents and all sorts of things. My projects seem to be fairly complex shape wise and I am having trouble figuring out what direction they should be poured from and what direction would make metal reach every nook and cranny so to speak. Thank you for the awesome videos!
@yeeto_bandito
@yeeto_bandito 4 ай бұрын
This kind of reminds me of the dovetail cube clickspring made a while back. Sick video!
@user-cc3of8zn9f
@user-cc3of8zn9f 8 ай бұрын
looks awesome!!
@Daniel_Mueller
@Daniel_Mueller 7 ай бұрын
Very nice, thank you for sharing it.
@madmachine5244
@madmachine5244 11 ай бұрын
Just wanted to let you know that this puzzle cube some of your best work!
@MartinodePueblo
@MartinodePueblo Жыл бұрын
Looks great again, man! If you sand in circles instead of straight lines, you won't get such deep grooves in the workpiece. That's why oscillation sanders excist
@G.A.N.
@G.A.N. Жыл бұрын
Watching you making yourself a new Saw would be very interesting, just like all of your videos!
@acristiano1000
@acristiano1000 10 ай бұрын
Trabalho incrível mano. Parabéns 🇧🇷
@K4m1kaze
@K4m1kaze 8 ай бұрын
dude, this is ssssso awesome
@Nitram06
@Nitram06 4 ай бұрын
This is called a Soma cube, I do believe. I had a plastic one back in early 70s. There are a series of different objects you can make from these blocks. Wish I had the equipment to make one myself. It was a nice trip down memory lane to see you work creating something made from plastic so long ago. They are referred to as a a solid dissection puzzle.
@kznsq77
@kznsq77 Жыл бұрын
Great work! But I think it will be easier to mill such cubic forms rather than cast them so precisely and mill it anyway at the end :)
@ulrikjohansson140
@ulrikjohansson140 Жыл бұрын
You sir, you are a true master!
@kevinfitz3721
@kevinfitz3721 Жыл бұрын
Outstanding craftsmanship
@anotherfreediver3639
@anotherfreediver3639 11 ай бұрын
I remember these in wood in the 1960s, sold under the name of Cuboids. It was a great puzzle.
@trstmeimadctr
@trstmeimadctr Жыл бұрын
I think things like Polycast are probably best suited to beginners, because experienced people like RF have more to lose by putting time and energy into learning the intricacies of a new material than they do by continuing to work with something they know inside and out
@GermanDarioCarte
@GermanDarioCarte Жыл бұрын
Excelente trabajo!!!
@joeyisthebest0
@joeyisthebest0 Жыл бұрын
Your vidioes are allways so educational and fun to whatch keep up the good work!
@Toletanus
@Toletanus 11 ай бұрын
Very cool project! I enjoyed it.
@BoTheAnt
@BoTheAnt 7 ай бұрын
That’s very impressive, how did you learn?
@jerryjohnsonii4181
@jerryjohnsonii4181 11 ай бұрын
Very impressive !!!!!!!!!!!!
@Longyearbye
@Longyearbye 8 ай бұрын
Hi and many greetings from germany.... its so great, what you have made there!!! I love it! Do you sell this kinf of handcrafts? I am impressed! Jörg
@Vikingwerk
@Vikingwerk Жыл бұрын
Beautiful work.
@victoriaeads6126
@victoriaeads6126 Жыл бұрын
Have you ever looked at that casting ceramic under UV light? You could film the dipping part in blacklight!
@isaiahfleischer8173
@isaiahfleischer8173 11 ай бұрын
Great video! Do you have any ideas for how to avoid the porosity issues in the aluminum pieces in the future?
@lebanony0808
@lebanony0808 11 ай бұрын
Very very creative and beautiful that's a very exciting
@FearsomeWarrior
@FearsomeWarrior Жыл бұрын
Penny can fly. I got a shih’tzu, my first dog, three years ago. She surprised me by how athletic she was racing around. I hadn’t realized shih’tzu are in agility competitions. Awesome surface finishes. Very fidget friendly looking.
@justinbanks2380
@justinbanks2380 Жыл бұрын
Very cool project and video showing the process! When you used the wet sandpaper and granite block for sanding, how did you keep the sandpaper flat like that as you moved? Is there a particular brand you use that has adhesive on the back?
@gusbisbal9803
@gusbisbal9803 8 ай бұрын
Are you preheating the ceramic shell before pouring? This is crucial to be able to capture the detail in the model.... granted there is no detail for these but I mean in general, do you preheat?
@antoshgames
@antoshgames Жыл бұрын
Looks Amazing Great video
@gusbisbal9803
@gusbisbal9803 8 ай бұрын
My favorite part of this build 4:19 😀
@marinomusico5768
@marinomusico5768 3 ай бұрын
AWESOME ❤
@martinm3474
@martinm3474 7 ай бұрын
I still have our Soma cube from the 1970s.
@Nobe_Oddy
@Nobe_Oddy Жыл бұрын
You should make a copper frame to hold the sand for you 2-half sand-casting projects. This way you don't burn the wood every time, and eventually risk it breaking when you pick it up. It would be a useful project to do... imho :)
@Desertsparky79
@Desertsparky79 Жыл бұрын
What model is your belt sander? Looks like a cool setup! Love all of your projects!
@idkidk8278
@idkidk8278 Жыл бұрын
Looks good!
@Tygor3533
@Tygor3533 Жыл бұрын
Awe I love Penny I have two jack russels of my own…. Great dogs!!!!
@Typical.Anomaly
@Typical.Anomaly Жыл бұрын
The molds look like Russian castles
@rotten-Z
@rotten-Z 4 ай бұрын
More like a bunch of russian soldiers in the cold after an attack on ukrainian positions
@tonyantoniou8667
@tonyantoniou8667 6 ай бұрын
As much as I like seeing these amazing videos, I would also like to see more of your Jack Russell doggy in your videos. He/she is gorgeous, just like my one. Please show-off your dog much more than a split second. keep up your excellent work. Thanks.
@holdpigsaccountable
@holdpigsaccountable Жыл бұрын
Cool thanks for getting back at me.
@madeinhawaii
@madeinhawaii 8 ай бұрын
Awesome
@gentlemangamer1041
@gentlemangamer1041 8 ай бұрын
I'm an apprentice machinist by trade, and I am both impressed and puzzled. I don't get to forge my own base metal, so the entire process is interesting. It really makes me curious about how quickly a standardized block mould could be used to produce blocks to recycle some of our scrap on site. Unfortunately, due to the amount of parts my shop needs to produce, it isn't really viable since all of us are high skill workers. To make enough money to cover our salaries we can't spend time molding then machining rough stock down to size for every job, when we can just order from the suppliers something already roughly the right size. As for my puzzlement, in my experience, a handheld angle grinder with a cutting disk would have been a better option than the hacksaw for saving time, since you were going to grind down the marks left with a belt sander anyways. Also, since you have a milling machine, why didn't you use a 45º debur tool to prep those chamfers? The only spots that type of tool can't reach are the inside of those interior corners, which you could then finish with a hand file. Aside from that, the finish you decided to use is the mark of a gluten for punishment. It looks great, don't get me wrong! I just hate the amount of work that goes into it when a milled finish looks just as shiny. Then again, I always liked the curves left by face milling so that's probably just preference. It does look good though.
@robinson-foundry
@robinson-foundry 8 ай бұрын
Thanks! The process I used was mostly for the sake of entertainment. If I did it solely for myself I would have just entirely machined the pieces. As for the chamfers, the cast parts weren't very symmetrical so getting them square in the vice would take forever.
@chtechindustries4174
@chtechindustries4174 8 ай бұрын
How does the diligent not dissolve more in the vapor? What makes it smooth, not disintegrate?
@CarlosRendon-hu5gy
@CarlosRendon-hu5gy 10 ай бұрын
I like your work, go from 3d print pla to metal, great, I was wondering if you could print a structure of a brushless motor that is put on the drones both where the winding would go and where the magnets would go, there are many stl of Those structures of that engine, do you think you can demonstrate that it can be made of metal?
@ohamrad6455
@ohamrad6455 10 ай бұрын
That aluminum pour was clean
@xtreambackman
@xtreambackman Жыл бұрын
Beatiful as always
@mikebruegger8654
@mikebruegger8654 9 ай бұрын
Would be nice highly polished
@justinbanks2380
@justinbanks2380 Жыл бұрын
That is a nice little tip that for some reason never occurred to me at 13:53 purposely leave the mixing stick and remaining epoxy next to the part your epoxying (I usually clean it up right after applying while waiting for the part to cure) so that you can use it to tell when the epoxy is cured. (I usually have to poke at the epoxy with something or try to lightly move it to test. Neither ideal, lol) So simple an idea. Never know ehat little tricks you might pick up just watching how someone else works! Thanks
@taftancastingchannel
@taftancastingchannel Жыл бұрын
Like 👍🏼🙂
@waffle8364
@waffle8364 11 ай бұрын
I would totally buy one of these
@Konduct_
@Konduct_ 5 ай бұрын
Technology for the win
@sypoth
@sypoth 11 ай бұрын
The thing with puzzles like this is that once you have figured out how to solve them you never really forget. At some point it just gathers dust or you get rid of it.
@jaysgood10
@jaysgood10 11 ай бұрын
Try this mister no imagination kzfaq.info/get/bejne/q8d7aNmEure3gas.html
@jeffreyhallam5517
@jeffreyhallam5517 Жыл бұрын
I don’t know how similar of a suggestion it is but It is a series of interconnected parts. I have mentioned it before, but gosh golly gee willackers, I really do think you could take a mean crack at the Gingery metal shaper. You’d probably have to to a send cut send order for the machine ways but 3d printing the casting molds would be beautiful.
@andrestein6022
@andrestein6022 11 ай бұрын
The amount of precision, preparation, and detail you use. The obsession with getting every aspect perfect. This is truly autism porn hahaha and I'm hooked.
@DavidSmashGames
@DavidSmashGames 8 ай бұрын
Hey hopefully you see this but are you going to upload the files for this on your Patreon? I'd really like to make it!
@rhyboy1
@rhyboy1 Жыл бұрын
Can’t believe you did all this only to put them in a mill… coulda done that at the start and saved days 😂
@MASI_forging
@MASI_forging Жыл бұрын
Great work. 😄😄
@bulldaagg
@bulldaagg 9 ай бұрын
very cool
@sharkfang802
@sharkfang802 Жыл бұрын
So something I'm curious about is if the Polycast filiment leaves no ash, does it still emit harmful fumes when it is vaporized like the PLA does? Did dyou ask about this and test it? Bceuase if you don't have to do the melt-out first and can just fire to 1500 right off the bat that would be great.
@redgamer6427a
@redgamer6427a 11 ай бұрын
Cool Vid!
@inemanja
@inemanja 5 ай бұрын
Now do a Rubik's Cube. Indestructible! (but it has to be movable/working, obviously)
@DeadlyVenomKing
@DeadlyVenomKing 7 ай бұрын
Gonna get one made in Gold, Rose Gold and Platinum
@shortvidz9576
@shortvidz9576 Жыл бұрын
😮 welcome back
@devingallagher2736
@devingallagher2736 8 ай бұрын
Is there no way to buy your designs?
@mattvish2591
@mattvish2591 5 ай бұрын
what would interest me do you have corrosion issues? I imagine the aluminum will look quite bad after some time due to galvanic corrosion, maybe galvanizing would help. Also the copper should develop patina which can add character but you're going with a polished finished so it might don't look so nice anymore after couple of months.
@look4lec
@look4lec 11 ай бұрын
Holy damn that's cool. What was the total build time?
@b00marrows
@b00marrows Жыл бұрын
Only thing i can say is maybe some buffing of the metal parts to really smooth them off?
@hexagondragon001
@hexagondragon001 Жыл бұрын
HI I would like to ask a question❓ what do you do with the old petra bound after casting? And how much does it cost THANKS
@guts60
@guts60 Жыл бұрын
Jack Russel Terriers are the best medium-small dogs, you can’t change my mind on that
@prid3_33
@prid3_33 Жыл бұрын
Thats really funny my jack russell doesnt stop moving ever.
@KingLarbear
@KingLarbear 8 ай бұрын
Let me see that you have more of these videos and I'll definitely subscribe
@guts60
@guts60 Жыл бұрын
I know the liquid aluminum is molten hot, but I so desperately want to touch it. It looks like it’d be so satisfying
@OmniversalInsect
@OmniversalInsect 11 ай бұрын
Try searching for gallium
@arvydas86
@arvydas86 8 ай бұрын
Where i can buy this end user product?
@jarosawolszewski6594
@jarosawolszewski6594 11 ай бұрын
Pierwszy taki projekt z klocków metalowych opatentował i wyprodukował za granicą Leon Wiśniewski z Polski. Jak dobrze pamiętam nazwał tą zabawkę "BILDADICE". Było to ponad 30 lat temu. Mam ją do dnia dzisiejszego, gdyż dostałem ja w prezencie. Pozdrawiam
@aserta
@aserta Жыл бұрын
Tangram square, done in the same materials. Would complement the cube as another geometric puzzle.
@zaynehayashi2528
@zaynehayashi2528 Жыл бұрын
Your Content Reminds Me So Much Of Grant Thompson (TKOR). Nonetheless, Great Work!!
@da_beaver
@da_beaver 11 ай бұрын
Rip to him
@katsube1107
@katsube1107 11 ай бұрын
good work
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