Seriously dude, how many people will light up a torch after accidentally left a propane tank leaking gas. Do you realize how stupidly improbable is that?Have you heard of propane ranges? Carbon monoxide, seriously dude? Propane burns pretty clean, you know how many running stoves you'll need to exhaust breathable air?
@craigdabler-thediycastings75112 күн бұрын
500 people a year unintentionally die of carbon monoxide poisoning and imagine someone living in a cold climate who decides to use something like this in a little shop not thinking about the dangers. kind of similar to those who use propane cook stoves in tents. It does happen.
@rafars22462 күн бұрын
@@craigdabler-thediycastings7511 500 idiots from 400 million big deal
@didiervieira74186 күн бұрын
What type of rubber is that in the vacuum system? Thanks
@mohsinchurahi9 күн бұрын
Good work
@Lichinha8715 күн бұрын
Is there a specific type/brand of vulcanized rubber I would need to use in the toaster oven? And what heat setting (degrees) should be used? Thank you very much.
@craigdabler-thediycastings751113 күн бұрын
I recommend using silicone spin casting rubber that can be found at Contenti, Rio Grande, Zero-D, and Tekcast. For powder separation I recommend the high durometer rubber that is stiff and doesn't flex while heating. If cutting with a scalpel then the softer rubber is best. Most vulcanize between 325* and 350* F. Most rubber is 1/4 inch thick so figure 15 minutes per layer.
@thedarkamethystmoon18 күн бұрын
Great video ! Thank you
@MegaJadon23 күн бұрын
Hey Craig What’s the size of the actual letter on the ring ? 2 or 3 mm? Thanks
@craigdabler-thediycastings751121 күн бұрын
It's been so long I don't recall but probably 2 mm.
@MegaJadon21 күн бұрын
Thanks I understand it’s been 6 years o so Is 2 mm a visible letter on the ring ? You remember something about it or is an average size letter ? Thanks again
@craigdabler-thediycastings751119 күн бұрын
Yes, if you look inside the ring the letters are legible to the naked eye unless you have poor eyesight and require magnification.
@MegaJadon19 күн бұрын
@@craigdabler-thediycastings7511 thanks for your time
@meishanross9846Ай бұрын
where did you get that ring frame? I'm having a hard time finding those with built in ventilation
@craigdabler-thediycastings751127 күн бұрын
I’m actually the inventor of the side vents on the flask and manufacture two sizes of flasks and sell them at www.diycastings.com.
@micheleploeser7720Ай бұрын
As you can see there is a variety of ways to use the clay and the small rings positioning of air breather holes this is a perfect video for folks that are new to this Delft casting process I like it much better than investment casting it’s so much cleaner no water no bubbles Very good video and technique thank you
@chrismalcomson7640Ай бұрын
Great video!! I've been casting bronze mounts for miniature furniture for years but have never had a debubbling machine. I usually put my investment flasks on my fretsaw which vibrates and tap out the bubbles with a stick. I can be hit and miss depending on the thickness of my investment (I don't measure it, I do it by eye). After watching you vodeo I just bought your debubbling machine, can't wait for it to arrive. I'm going to use my compressor in reverse with the machine but am concerned how much pressure I should look to get when I run my compressor. When I use my wax injector I have a precise setting I use and wondered if degassing will be similar...
@craigdabler-thediycastings7511Ай бұрын
Watch the investment mixing video by Jason Chandler on Instagram. Look up Portland Jewelry Academy and then scroll down a bit to find the video. We are now mixing based on this video and our casting quality has improved significantly.
@ajcreation3711Ай бұрын
Which power is that??
@craigdabler-thediycastings7511Ай бұрын
Power?
@craigdabler-thediycastings7511Ай бұрын
Did you mean powder? If so, I use mostly cornstarch but sometimes talc. I like cornstarch the best.
@NathanHarrison7Ай бұрын
Cool thank you. Subscribed. Would’ve been even awesomer if we would have been able to see the results up close.
@user-jy4bw3zl2kАй бұрын
Do you think I could season a crucible with that torch? Thanks
@craigdabler-thediycastings7511Ай бұрын
Sure.
@craigdabler-thediycastings7511Ай бұрын
However, for the last 7 years I’ve been selling pre seasoned crucibles on my website at www.diycastings.com. I’m really good at it.
@user-jy4bw3zl2kАй бұрын
@@craigdabler-thediycastings7511 are you gonna be making more holders for sale? I’d like to get a holder and a crucible. Also do you ship to Canada? Thanks
@user-jy4bw3zl2kАй бұрын
@@craigdabler-thediycastings7511 says contact me prior to order for international but there is nowhere to contact you on the website?
@scotts4134Ай бұрын
I'm new to pouring. Every time I "pound" the clay into the mold, the clay "cracks" in certain places. It usually doesn't crack or split, where I was using the hammer. When I add more clay, it still happens. Is it possible I'm pounding too hard on the hammer? Thank you in advance.
@craigdabler-thediycastings7511Ай бұрын
Stop hammering and just push it in with a dowel or similar.
@scotts4134Ай бұрын
@@craigdabler-thediycastings7511 Thank you.
@scotts4134Ай бұрын
I'm new to pouring. Every time I "pound" the clay into the mold, the clay "cracks" in certain places. It usually doesn't crack or split, where I was using the hammer. When I add more clay, it still happens. Is it possible I'm pounding too hard on the hammer? Thank you in advance.
@phazyy2 ай бұрын
Hi, just wondering what kind of torche that is, and also the name of that white material inside the steel?
@craigdabler-thediycastings75112 ай бұрын
A Hoke with propane and oxygen.
@Marina-hv4ef2 ай бұрын
Will you be restocking the mini core flask kit soon?!
@craigdabler-thediycastings75112 ай бұрын
I’m just waiting on the next shipment of inserts to arrive. Soon I’m told. Thanks
@camaro142 ай бұрын
I was wondering should you wear a mask so you don't breathe Borax
@craigdabler-thediycastings75112 ай бұрын
Better yet, use ventilation and a respirator.
@fayetowlson-mann26152 ай бұрын
Amazing work 😍
@jarodmorris44082 ай бұрын
If you got a great result with just hand-tight wing nuts, why are there videos out there saying it has to be 3,000psi?
@craigdabler-thediycastings75112 ай бұрын
I’ve never heard of 3000 psi?
@jarodmorris44082 ай бұрын
@@craigdabler-thediycastings7511 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bKuno7dytaq0lGw.html about the 1:35 mark they show the details of their settings and they use 3000 psi. watch?v=6EwpTAPDPd8&t=95s (in case YT removes the link)
@@craigdabler-thediycastings7511 its hot enough to melt steel.... its what we use to weld... (at least with oxygen/acetylene) what fuel are you using?
@craigdabler-thediycastings75112 ай бұрын
You can’t use acetylene on platinum, it will contaminate it. Propane and oxygen or hydrogen only. The melting point of platinum is over 1750* C which is much higher than melting steel. All I can say is try melting it and make sure you are wearing number 10 welding goggles when you do it.
@toadamine2 ай бұрын
@@craigdabler-thediycastings7511 is it OK for gold and silver? Or do I need a different torch? Haha I thought I already had all the stuff to do it.... ive been welding my whole life, I never knew you needed different fuel for jewelry... haha learn something new everyday.... glad you told me before I ruined an ounce ir two of gold or platinum 😆 😂 😆 An oxy/acetylene flame burns at about 3,500C, so definitely hot enough haha
@goldsilverandiamonds2 ай бұрын
Have you ever tried using the sandcast method. To make wax ring paterns for lost wax casting?
@craigdabler-thediycastings75112 ай бұрын
I don’t understand your question?
@konstantinosgnaf2 ай бұрын
what type of gas are you using?
@craigdabler-thediycastings75112 ай бұрын
Propane and oxygen
@konstantinosgnaf2 ай бұрын
@@craigdabler-thediycastings7511 ty
@Ivanmosley32 ай бұрын
thank you for the video, it was very interesting to watch your techniques
@luiswaldotoledo46863 ай бұрын
What kind of stones can be used with this method?
@user-df6lp8zw4g3 ай бұрын
Remelt it and pour it.
@Jonnyweareten3 ай бұрын
Learning to Solder Gold..........
@lindakingsley67653 ай бұрын
doesn't this soften and distort the cavity?
@user-df6lp8zw4g3 ай бұрын
It will pull apart if you paint the surfaces with the talc using a small painters brush. You don't put enough talc on. You can also use corn powder.
@ajingolk77163 ай бұрын
I use arc plasma for pgm it is faster and safer
@johanstapelberg20553 ай бұрын
Halli i have a question. I am sand casting a thin ring i made 2sprouts bud the silver don’t want complete the ring it stop half way and everything is neet and clean
@najialqarni65663 ай бұрын
Thank U very much for vedio. Plz Can I use the same procece with wax pronge ring? And if I lay the ring in molde it give the same result or only this is the way?
@gemstonegirl10843 ай бұрын
Thank you 🙏
@LorseyGreen-qv4he3 ай бұрын
Where can that circular mold w vents and top pour be found?
@craigdabler-thediycastings75113 ай бұрын
www.diycastings.com. Thanks
@paris6353 ай бұрын
Do you have a link?
@craigdabler-thediycastings75113 ай бұрын
www.diycastings.com
@Commonsensenotsocommon4 ай бұрын
it is easier if you put a lot of separating powder on the edges. very easy to split.
@neuvillate18234 ай бұрын
Hello Craig thanks for the video, one question, is possible to do a name with this technique? thanks!
@craigdabler-thediycastings75113 ай бұрын
I don't know, I honestly don't completely understand the question
@neuvillate18233 ай бұрын
@@craigdabler-thediycastings7511 I'm sorry I wasn't specific, what I wanted to say is that with this technique you can make a name pendant, like the one women wear with their name.
@craigdabler-thediycastings75113 ай бұрын
sand casting only has gravity to pull the metal down so if a name plate is too thin or too complex then most likely the metal will solidify before it will fill the void. Sand casting works best with solid shapes that are not less then 1.5 - 2 mm thick.@@neuvillate1823
@neuvillate18233 ай бұрын
@@craigdabler-thediycastings7511 Thanks Craig, im going to try.
@rp33674 ай бұрын
Once the ring is fully heated it leaves purple firestain all over the ring...what's the best way to get rid of the firestain?
@craigdabler-thediycastings75114 ай бұрын
It needs to be pickled is a solution of about 2 tbsp of Sparex or PH Down mixed in 4 cups of water that is warmed. A crock pot on low works. Just make sure you have ventilation and don't breathe it in. Only use copper to dangle the ring in the solution and no steel.
@tealstr76994 ай бұрын
This video just helped me tremendously thank you craig
@gilbertmendoza10744 ай бұрын
Once the mixture boils and explodes, is there enough vacuum in the bowl? Do you have any empirical rule to know when is enough time to know until it is enough to degas the flasks? Thanks for your videos!!!!!
@craigdabler-thediycastings75114 ай бұрын
Since this video I've really improved my investment mixing after learning from Jason Chandler who owns The Portland Jewelry Academy. He has a video on Instagram under his school name that is fantastic!
@darioromano53244 ай бұрын
what type of burner do you use?
@craigdabler-thediycastings75114 ай бұрын
Burner?
@darioromano53244 ай бұрын
@@craigdabler-thediycastings7511 in italiano bruciatore...
@olegpetelevitch44434 ай бұрын
I use oxy propane little torch ! Have no probs !
@craigdabler-thediycastings75114 ай бұрын
Yep, that would work well.
@internetmail38884 ай бұрын
Hello Craig, Does a vacuum table make a big difference to the quality of a sand casting? Thanks
@craigdabler-thediycastings75114 ай бұрын
Sorry this is so late. I have been experimenting with vacuum on items where it's been difficult to add vents. All the vacuum does is remove air and gases in place of venting.
@sydneeturnbull27804 ай бұрын
What kind of investment are you using?
@craigdabler-thediycastings75114 ай бұрын
R and R Advantage
@stopmotionman67564 ай бұрын
When you say you put it in the oven afterwards, fo you mean kiln or standard oven to dry it out?
@craigdabler-thediycastings75114 ай бұрын
Burnout Kiln
@derylwilliams64004 ай бұрын
Best I've seen, the really important attention to detail makes me think I could have a go at this !!
@craigdabler-thediycastings75114 ай бұрын
Great, thanks!
4 ай бұрын
very nicely thought device. How to order online ?
@craigdabler-thediycastings75114 ай бұрын
www.diycastings.com. Thanks!
@internetmail38884 ай бұрын
Hello Craig, What are the benefits from vacuum assisting sand casting?
@craigdabler-thediycastings75114 ай бұрын
This particular method is difficult to vent so the vacuum just takes the place of venting by pulling air and gases through the clay
@acebullion61884 ай бұрын
Silica is the worry your talking about bud. Great video. ❤
@Around_the_circle5 ай бұрын
How it is possible that stone doesn’t break when you put them on the water
@craigdabler-thediycastings75114 ай бұрын
They have cooled overnight.
@alfredozambrano76415 ай бұрын
Thank you for making this video, you truly remind me of Ranchodas Charchard.