In this episode I create a bell, starting from foam blocks and carving out a beautiful bell shape. I then cast it in molten aluminum using a fiery furnace. The bell rings true! My website: sciencewithscre...
It literally took me 23 attempts to watch this video hoping it was the induction forge vid follow up. I got served 12 ads but the video itself nonstop buffered. I changed connection points multiple time on thise attempts to watch. The video is again buffering while I write this
I cast 14 inch aluminum bells which are farm bells. You could add a little more bentinite to the sand and this will stop on the bubbles. Use a bit less moisture and all will work out without steam build up when pouring..
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Next time add a relief gate off the bottom of the bell. It will relieve the bubbling and gassing of your casting. You will have to cut it off and grind smooth. That and less moisture in your sand gives a finer finish without pin holes.
Nifty project, creative use of a drill press as an improvised lathe :) Nice save with the putty :) And the end result is quite nice. This was fun to watch. :) Keep up the good work.
I haven't tried that, but thank you for the recommendation. I was glad this bell rang (as a first attempt) but the quality of sound definitely stands to be improved hahaha.
@@ThePlutoniumBunny I have brass ones that sound not as good as that. I bought them from a store too. I think it sounds good as a doorbell or table dinner bell . Not too bad.
