Waxing Balls and Shells
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8 жыл бұрынIn this video I show how I boil my cannonballs in wax. This is the same method that I use in preserving all of my found iron. I give some excellent tips and some dire warnings. I hope you enjoy!
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Waxing Balls and Shells
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@harryireland1935 8 жыл бұрын
You're the only dude who I'll ever watch waxing his balls. Fair play to you!
@livilou9935 8 жыл бұрын
Clever
@gregmiller9710 8 жыл бұрын
+Harry Ireland lmaooo
@stoneblue1795 8 жыл бұрын
Neato. Way better than anything on TV, learned more here too. Thanks for these videos. Appreciated!
@menotume 8 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this vid, Aquachigger! You have probably mentioned in previous posts that it is important to not heat the wax too much so as not to reach the wax's flashpoint, but for those who haven't seen them, be careful to NOT heat the wax above 300 degrees(F)!!!! The flashpoint (at which the wax will ignite) varies depending on what type it is, but 300 should be safe for most. Thanks again, love your vids Beau (from a candlemaker who is just starting metal detecting).
@ToddEWalnuts 8 жыл бұрын
Hi Beau. I found this video to be informative, and even a touch relaxing. You do a really good job with your content. I always look forward to tuning in to see what adventures you go on next. Spring weather will soon be here. Take care, and keep the adventures coming.
@outcastorange 8 жыл бұрын
I'm relatively new to your channel, and it amazes me that you can keep putting out videos like this that show me stuff I've never seen before, and on top of that you break it down and explain everything. Very interesting stuff!
@ScottMackay99 8 жыл бұрын
Very educational! Nice to see history being saved like this!!
@johnstevenson9429 8 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video Beau. You have a way of transporting your viewers back to the civil war. I can almost hear the cannon and rifle fire while watching your videos. Like you said I can smell the tar of the exploding rounds. Those guys who fought then would never have imagined that the war would be brought back to life and relived this way. Thanks for all you do to let us appreciate those times and not to forget....
@ReclusiveMountainMan 8 жыл бұрын
Beau, Thanks for doing this for us new people! I'll try to find the original vids you posted on the subject. Really interesting. Learned a lot.
@jhimag 8 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Beau love seeing all that history laying there.
@libbynester1814 5 жыл бұрын
Very interesting. What a collection. Very neat process.
@downtonviewer 8 жыл бұрын
When are you going to Europe?!!!! Deep Digger Dan spilled the beans and I am sooooo excited to see the videos from your trip!
@tracyjamestavares3255 8 жыл бұрын
+downtonviewer I cant wait to see there Vids..
@daveedwards6567 3 жыл бұрын
Very interesting big thanks
@jimsmith5756 4 жыл бұрын
Love watching the process, Thanks Chigg.
@samueljames9342 4 жыл бұрын
So informative, another great video.
@battmann678 8 жыл бұрын
I love learning this stuff. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
@FreightandCargo 8 жыл бұрын
Great video ... Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
@round51 8 жыл бұрын
Thanks for these vids. I find preservation processes very interesting.
@kendodge5783 3 жыл бұрын
Love ur enthusiasm I love history
@justinburrows6087 8 жыл бұрын
i love all of your videos man your a very good youtube channel!
@digginghistory7 8 жыл бұрын
that was entertaining :) Nice one again Beau!
@matthewparker1756 8 жыл бұрын
i like these kind of videos along with all of yours
@stringfrenzy 8 жыл бұрын
Good work Beau!
@MetaldetectingFriesland 8 жыл бұрын
Good job with explaining! They're looking much better! Greetings, Martin
@themudbugjuggler9912 8 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video!
@TheNeighborskvm 8 жыл бұрын
I always learn something when I watch your videos. Kev
@TheEmberer 8 жыл бұрын
Great video Beau
@thegrantclan 8 жыл бұрын
Spot on really enjoyed the video,stuff comes up really good quite surprised 👍
@chrishildreth3996 8 жыл бұрын
Love the videos. Looks like you, Chill Bill and Deep Digger Dan had a ball...I'm so jealous! I started watching Dans' videos, and then it snowballed in to everyone else's videos. I just started detecting about 2 years ago, but have had to put it on hold for physical reasons. So, I live vicariously through you guys. You have the perfect spot...again, so jealous! Keep the videos coming, so I don't go out of my mind up in Massachusetts.
@terryladouceur2651 8 жыл бұрын
love your hammer I have one just like it I made in high school 1976 . finely got out last weekend for my first hunt of the year. hope to see some new river videos soon when the water warms up.
@relichunterluke3688 8 жыл бұрын
Really Cool Vid Aqua I Hope you make more!!...
@angelaforaker1574 8 жыл бұрын
awesome vlog , you would make a great teacher
@tommyvinson6 8 жыл бұрын
Interesting video Beau.
@MaryAustinup 8 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the lesson. very interesting.
@keithcox9426 8 жыл бұрын
Great video
@luciernaga7974 8 жыл бұрын
Just found this channel today and you seem like a really awesome youtuber
@infidel24 8 жыл бұрын
Love your videos
@vexbomer 8 жыл бұрын
I used to do the same thing with my traps great video
@sonnyb.9252 8 жыл бұрын
I like it.....A lot! Thanks!
@wastedangelematis 8 жыл бұрын
pure art, when the shine comes out it shines through the ages, ... also i could imagine hot cacao and chocolate going on there....(was hungry)
@DeathValleyDebbie 8 жыл бұрын
You're videos are so relaxing. It's like This Old House, but instead This Old Treasure this is episode Waxing Balls. Also includes episodes is this a body, hobo camps, and Aborted Baby Forest Dump. Seriously love this channel!
@3033. 7 жыл бұрын
Your*
@nikolaypavlov1086 8 жыл бұрын
"They are really hot to touch right know" - doesn't stop touching them :D
@jonworthen8891 8 жыл бұрын
great video thanks
@DuranSexton 8 жыл бұрын
Funny title. Great info
@SkullDiggeryDigger 3 жыл бұрын
Ive learned so much from you and your videos... Just purchased a Garrett Ace 300i and i cant wait to get out to sime war of 1812 sights here in ontario canada. Im curious if you have any information on what the possible finds might be to really look out for?
@JordyanBWolf 8 жыл бұрын
I've always found these type of videos of yours interesting. Idk, I'm just a sucker for these things. I learn some stuff.
@melissalove2463 4 жыл бұрын
“Waxing Balls”! 💕😂🤣😂🤣💕 Sorry I have a dirty mind! 😜
@TheDragonslayer78 8 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your knowledge. I did laugh at the title though 😂
@charleswillsonpeale5739 8 жыл бұрын
+TheDragonslayer78 It's not the first time Beau showed us how he cleans his big balls.
@2LateIWon 8 жыл бұрын
very interesting video I had no idea
@user-le5qe4eo8c 8 жыл бұрын
really cool video
@ethan073 5 жыл бұрын
1 million subscribers! Woo!!
@TomFromMN 5 ай бұрын
Thanks! I never would have known about waxing balls until I watched this! Always something to learn and maybe someday you can teach me how you take care of long weapons too!
@aquachigger 5 ай бұрын
@TomFromMN Once again, you're the man! Thanks for your support!
@grog01 2 жыл бұрын
Great video Chigg! Working on some axe heads now using your method.
@james-nz4ws 8 жыл бұрын
I have a question. I have found a Confederate armory lock with the original key. Its really rusty and I'm thinking of using electrolysis to get rid of the rust, and then waxing the lock to protect it. But, I want to be able to use the key to open it when I'm showing it and don't want to fill the lock with wax while its in the tub..What can I do to prevent the lock from filling with wax? Thanks for your help, love the videos
@VeggeMight 8 жыл бұрын
I'd love to see more prepping shells and other stuff for display.
@ronbuskirk1175 8 жыл бұрын
Very interesting Thank You
@GrommyLommy 8 жыл бұрын
hmmm aquachigger... the title of this video could be misleading lolol
@24kgoldring18 8 жыл бұрын
+Grommy Lommy LMFAO
@Baba44203 8 жыл бұрын
That is so cool. What a collection you have there. What do you do with all of them? Do you just collect them or sell them?
@Cissonius 6 жыл бұрын
LIGHTNING MC QUEEN THATS THE VOICE YOU REMIND ME OF
@TheRebel531 8 жыл бұрын
Another awesome video. Can't wait to see the ones with Deep Digger Dan, the two Kings of metal Detecting, together.............That's pay-per-view quality!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@livilou9935 8 жыл бұрын
Question, where did you begin to learn about all of this? I would really like to know more than I do and probably do this someday. Thanks!
@92RADLO 8 жыл бұрын
In the next video if you could also show the cleaning of the shells that would be awesome! Thanks Chigg!
@jprl10 8 жыл бұрын
the tongs that you use, what were those originally used for or the intended use.
@rayrevolta6198 8 жыл бұрын
Aquachigger's house of Wax! Great Video Beau!!
@bh102879 3 жыл бұрын
Wish I could go hunt with you, great looking relics
@joescurti2070 7 жыл бұрын
I noticed that ball you were talking about had also a very small hole it the side, now I have a 42 pounder also with a small hole in the side and the best I could do to see what was inside it was see how far a incense would go in it and it went to the other side about 7 inches. At this point I would think it was safe and I do not plan on putting a drill to it or in the fire but would they load this up with black powder and would the hole also be a fuse hole of some kind.
@EoThorne 8 жыл бұрын
You ever make a video of drilling into shells? I'd love to see that.
@kentuckycowboy2 8 жыл бұрын
Beautiful! Have you posted a video of the clean up process leading up to the waxing before? I can't remember seeing it if you have.
@charleswillsonpeale5739 8 жыл бұрын
+kentuckycowboy2 Yes he has
@roosjedoosje9737 8 жыл бұрын
When are you gonne do a tour of your relic room :D
@Thebombonlyone 3 жыл бұрын
Never
@robg836 8 жыл бұрын
Love these videos. Can you do another river walk when the leaves come around?
@1955chriss 8 жыл бұрын
GDAY good one I like that very much
@uhfnutbar1 8 жыл бұрын
cool video , thanks :)
@philfrederickiii2320 3 жыл бұрын
What do you keep in that shed w/white posts ? Tractor shed? Man cave?
@wvwildlifecam9159 8 жыл бұрын
Its a good thing you don't have close neighbors. They be like what is he cooking. Yea cool video
@Fireisfun90 8 жыл бұрын
did you make those tongs? my dad has the same ones he says he made in high school
@meridianherschel1618 8 жыл бұрын
I think nobody ever looked at a blob of antique tar and went "isn't that beeeeeeeeeautiful?" :P
@troberts2015 8 жыл бұрын
+Aquachigger Great videos been hooked since i randomly came across a one of your metal detecting videos. will you be doing a video on the different types of shells that you find, i have noticed all different shapes and sizes of shells, could you possible explain which shell was used for certain situations. Thank You
@philneale7290 8 жыл бұрын
very interesting
@laurenf3437 8 жыл бұрын
nice video beau! I nearly have enough money to buy the Garrett AT Pro! !!
@1950cappie 8 жыл бұрын
It's just a thought, but I wonder if that tar could be press formed into different shapes of the time period.
@reneebrazeal788 3 жыл бұрын
What do you do with the saved tar ?
@sherpajones 8 жыл бұрын
Does the wax just coat the iron or does it somehow infuse into the grain?
@marke.861 8 жыл бұрын
That looks delicious :)
@willlaflam 8 жыл бұрын
so what do you do with the tar/asphalt?
@firelordzuko2625 8 жыл бұрын
Can u make a how to preserve cannon ball fragment
@WatcherintheDark69 8 жыл бұрын
Aquachigger, I see a lot of people that use lacquer to protect their relics. I'd imagine it's more permanent but can chip and isn't as easily repairable as wax. What is your opinion on using lacquer?
@gary4645 2 жыл бұрын
So in your opinion do you think that the wax is a better preservative than Gemplers and why?
@redmachine914 4 жыл бұрын
hey Chig, is there a certain reason you used a silver hammer? is it silver metal or just silver colored?
@stupidsmartmonkey 8 жыл бұрын
Would it be easier once the hole is drilled that you can use a wire hook suspended to ensure the balls are upright?
@kseverino03 7 жыл бұрын
When you drill the shells do they loose value?
@calebashenbrener1083 8 жыл бұрын
Beau you should do some more river hunting videos, or magnet fishing, or metal detecting in water... Those videos are really entertaining, you deserve more subs :D
@calebashenbrener1083 8 жыл бұрын
+Caleb Ashenbrener Cool video by the way
@MrVongurt Жыл бұрын
Must the hammer be in silver or can I use mine in gold?
@19stoney64 8 жыл бұрын
You get to do cool stuff! Do you have a guest house? How much is weekly rate. I'll bring my own balogna. I'm disabled and won't miss out on anything here except grass growing.
@Sidewayz_SuperNova 8 жыл бұрын
can I use a normal hammer or do I need a silver hammer?
@bstan1886 8 жыл бұрын
did all that snow that you got melt already or is this video from a while ago?
@bryantgordon8793 8 жыл бұрын
you should make a video on how to drill out Civil War artillery shells
@Primmzzy 8 жыл бұрын
Beau makes coffe for everyone :) just kidding , great video.
@exploringnewengland2565 8 жыл бұрын
Do solid shots need to be drilled? Also How Do I tell if a cannon ball is a solid shot? And Do The Shells Explode?
@jamesjr5500 5 жыл бұрын
Cool little hammer! I believe its got screwdrivers in the handle you just keep twisting it apart and it has a smaller one inside each one like the old nesting dolls
@jskjsk3986 3 жыл бұрын
Should they be shaved before waxing?
@DugMoneyDetecting 8 жыл бұрын
Cool vid bud, thanks. I liked the comment "gotta go, the wife's home". Lol, yeah... Only us married guys get it! HH man
@natepen 8 жыл бұрын
Would running these through electrolysis to get into all the nooks and crannies be dangerous at all?
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