Making a Metal Melting Furnace (Simple, Effective, Propane)

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  • @javo_roma
    @javo_roma 4 роки тому +7

    Finally someone smart enough to make a wider pouring hole instead of a narrow one, resulting on a messy spill all over the sand... My respects.

    • @richardmccann4815
      @richardmccann4815 2 роки тому +2

      The square crucible helps greatly to pour without spillage. Standard crucibles are hard to pour with.

  • @wannabescrapper72
    @wannabescrapper72 2 роки тому +8

    Wow, this is fantastic. I have been looking at purchasing a furnace but then thought I should be able to build one for much less and this was the first thing I saw. I could probably find most of these materials for free at the dump if I keep an eye out. Thank you for sharing this.

  • @reneemills-mistretta790
    @reneemills-mistretta790 3 роки тому +6

    Hey there, nice design you came up with. I'm a blacksmith, this is a much better way to make Damascus steel billets. ThankQ for sharing. From Pensacola, Florida 🇺🇸

  • @darrylbavington726
    @darrylbavington726 6 років тому +2

    Looks like a great project and it even had a trolley setup

  • @Cactusworkshopchannel
    @Cactusworkshopchannel 7 років тому +15

    Very cool crucible system to pour the aluminum! nice!

  • @bastianm3093
    @bastianm3093 7 років тому +3

    Wieder mal ein sehr, sehr qualitativ hochwertiges und unterhaltendes Video, Cosmas :D

  • @noelrieusset718
    @noelrieusset718 5 років тому +5

    Nice simple idea, I enjoyed your video. Very practical.

  • @joseujose4503
    @joseujose4503 5 років тому +9

    There appears to be pro's and con's to your square crucible. You intentionally made the furnace so that the flame would swirl, but then the square crucible prevents the swirling. However your system of pulling out the crucible looks good and the crucible has it's own pouring spout! Overall it works so kudos to you !

    • @branni6538
      @branni6538 2 роки тому +2

      Squares don't prevent swirling.

  • @espenforfen1334
    @espenforfen1334 5 років тому +6

    That crucible is super, simple cheap and full proof, great design.
    I think I will do mine that way.

    • @luhnith7473
      @luhnith7473 Рік тому +1

      Crucible is super cheap if you have a welder or friend with one. That's the part that holds the molten metal itself.

  • @FinnCrafted
    @FinnCrafted 7 років тому +1

    Makes me want to cast something... Very ingenious to use the herbicide sprayer as a mould!

  • @Jason-o5s
    @Jason-o5s 3 місяці тому +1

    Cheer~~an enclosed structure in which material can be heated to very high temperatures, e.g. for smelting metals.😊

  • @Amgworkshop
    @Amgworkshop 7 років тому +11

    You should use a cylindrical crucible, the squareness prevents the fire from spinning around the crucible.
    But great project and awesome video!

    • @CosmasBauer
      @CosmasBauer  7 років тому +2

      Yes you're right!

    • @ikennaihevueme1953
      @ikennaihevueme1953 6 років тому +1

      How profitable is smelting aluminium? A how do u sale it?. I did a great job

    • @richardmccann4815
      @richardmccann4815 2 роки тому +3

      Actually, the squareness adds turbulence and slows the flames slightly, resulting in faster heat transfer to the crucible. And the surface area of a square crucible is greater than a cylinder, again adding more surface exposed to the heat. Crucible placement and orientation to the flame front may be a possible place for experimenting. Try not to be so negative, it seems to work very well, the pour spout is less constructive than a standard crucible, it poured quickly, and easily! All thumbs up!

  • @shawndoe2834
    @shawndoe2834 7 років тому +4

    Thank You - Enjoyed your video. Great idea adding the perlite to the cement for lightweight and effective insulation.

  • @neilhay2155
    @neilhay2155 5 років тому +1

    Good job, great idea for the crucible for pouring.

  • @richardmccann4815
    @richardmccann4815 2 роки тому +2

    What did you useful the cement? The universal super stuff. I could see no manufacturer name. Details, details, details. This actually worked, so it would be great to have the ability to replicate it. Without the details, comparable materials cannot be found. Thanks!

  • @RustyInventions-wz6ir
    @RustyInventions-wz6ir 3 місяці тому +1

    Very nice work sir

  • @HenrietteGreen-vq9qo
    @HenrietteGreen-vq9qo 2 місяці тому +1

    What type of metal was the container of the melted metal made of so the container didn't melt only the content?

  • @simutadi6944
    @simutadi6944 6 років тому +3

    In this furnace you can melt cast iron? or just aluminum? or for cast iron I have to use propane, because the coal does not release enough heat? Thanks and greetings for yours success. :))

  • @keithvlismas2456
    @keithvlismas2456 Рік тому +1

    The melting point of copper is 1984 degrees F can it reach that tempature with propane?

  • @JasonSipe16
    @JasonSipe16 3 роки тому +2

    Looks good! Thanks! I am thinking of making something similar. I'll post my video soon!

  • @abdullahnaveed6699
    @abdullahnaveed6699 Місяць тому +1

    Will this smelt copper?

  • @joequillun7790
    @joequillun7790 Місяць тому +1

    Well done.

  • @Bluecommando10
    @Bluecommando10 Рік тому +1

    Are you worried about the perlite exploding?

  • @cterrell1343
    @cterrell1343 Рік тому +1

    Hochwertiges Video, ich will ein neue Rocket Stove machen, jetzt habe ich eine bessere Idee fur eine Bauweise. Vielen Dank aus Schottland!

  • @fj55tyrant
    @fj55tyrant 4 роки тому +1

    Great idea to handle the crucible !!

  • @kali223laron
    @kali223laron 5 років тому +1

    grate show joly old chap i am going to try same thing just with an old hot water system

  • @waldemarii
    @waldemarii 7 років тому +6

    rly nice! I need to build my own too! :) Now using charcoal which is messy.

  • @ramonworden4844
    @ramonworden4844 4 місяці тому +1

    Wow ingeneous thanks

  • @justinfreeman5601
    @justinfreeman5601 4 роки тому +1

    I like your setup.

  • @abou_chems
    @abou_chems 19 днів тому +1

    Where find the crucible? Thanks❤

  • @brothyr
    @brothyr 7 років тому +32

    wait, what did you cast?

  • @doorguner01
    @doorguner01 7 років тому +1

    got to love the Swedish pipe wrench!

  • @dougie-thugie
    @dougie-thugie 3 роки тому +1

    So for bigger a 55 gallon metal drum, and 30 gallon plastic drum insert, concept seems the same, might need 2 burners tho. Thoughts sir?

  • @freedomofmotion
    @freedomofmotion Рік тому +3

    Hmmm i wonder how big i would need to make a furnace to melt down 10 kilo of steel

  • @rtchow3000
    @rtchow3000 4 роки тому +1

    why is it the insulate wall collapse in some areas? could i fill in this area when you burned test at low temperature? can i use the powder pyrite in place the bead shape mixed in with the high-temperature cement? how high the temperature this furnace reached? it was informative to see this.

  • @RDALEHOUSTON
    @RDALEHOUSTON 5 років тому +2

    is this true i was told to put fire bricks back over furnaces hole this will help keep it from cracking

  • @morganmadida9796
    @morganmadida9796 2 роки тому +1

    Hi can you tell the names of the two bags that you used

  • @bobbylong2202
    @bobbylong2202 2 роки тому +1

    Cool

  • @Adam-qr4jj
    @Adam-qr4jj 3 роки тому +2

    Great video, I wanted to know what type of crucible you are using and where you purchased it? Thanks!

    • @richardmccann4815
      @richardmccann4815 2 роки тому +1

      @Adam it appears to be a box tube with a welded in bottom, an old 50 lb welding rod can would work for a short term.

  • @BrassLock
    @BrassLock 7 років тому +20

    Landlord: "Hi Cosmas, I watched your video yesterday".
    Cosmas: "That's great, did you like it?"
    Landlord: "Yes, but you burnt the grass $#@&!! ".
    Cosmas: "It's OK, they were just weeds!"

  • @thomasoo5726
    @thomasoo5726 7 років тому +1

    Wieviel Gas brauchst du für einen Tiegel? Bei meinem Versuch ist die Flasche angefroren und das Gas wollte nicht mehr herauskommen, dadurch war der Brenner nur noch "lauwarm"

  • @alan30189
    @alan30189 6 років тому +2

    There is a concrete releasing agent they use to help the concrete release from the tube, after the concrete dries.

    • @samuelluria4744
      @samuelluria4744 6 років тому +1

      Yes, there are many.

    • @jamesjupp9968
      @jamesjupp9968 4 роки тому +1

      We used to use washing up liquid on site but I'm not sure it would work with the heat

  • @skatescooter619
    @skatescooter619 4 роки тому +1

    plz how much time you need to melt the aluminium with this furnace ?

  • @jdniedner
    @jdniedner 7 років тому +1

    Quite the shoes for handling molten metal. No judge though, i wear them in my shop too

  • @dougie-thugie
    @dougie-thugie 3 роки тому +1

    Also will it melt iron with that setup?

  • @KarwanShkur
    @KarwanShkur 7 років тому +1

    very nice job

  • @markhenry7496
    @markhenry7496 5 років тому +3

    This is cool! But, tell us how Perlite and fire cement is mixed

  • @killablooz
    @killablooz 2 роки тому +1

    Awesome!

  • @JasonLee-ed9fy
    @JasonLee-ed9fy 5 років тому +2

    I was planning to make a furnace like this. Can i use a LPG alternative for propane? Then add a blower for airsupply to increase oxygen level which increase temperature?

  • @D.A.Hanks14
    @D.A.Hanks14 5 років тому

    So the big question is, what is your heat source? Building a furnace means shit if we don't know how to fire it. How are you firing this up?

    • @scottgurtel4855
      @scottgurtel4855 5 років тому +1

      It's a propane weed burner. You can pick them up at most hardware stores.

  • @MrPeterwaldi
    @MrPeterwaldi 7 років тому +4

    What a cliff hanger ending :D thanks for sharing!

  • @Abdega
    @Abdega 6 років тому

    “That’s a clean burning furnace I tell ya ‘hwat”

  • @makiboki8684
    @makiboki8684 7 років тому

    I like youre video, thank yiu for sharing youre expirience. Can you tel me how did you connect burner hose with propane bottle? Did you use any safety valve or did you connected hose directly to the propane bottle valve?

  • @TheFinalformsora
    @TheFinalformsora 4 роки тому

    i always thought that molten metal interacting with the tiniest bit of moisture from the ground would make it pop. was it so little metal that it cooled quickly?

    • @CosmasBauer
      @CosmasBauer  4 роки тому +1

      You were wrong. That sounds like something out of an action movie.

    • @TheFinalformsora
      @TheFinalformsora 4 роки тому

      @@CosmasBauer ah cool. just something I read. Higher metal to water makes boom, like if it splashed onto concrete a day after a rain. I know about splash casting being safe because it can cool quickly though.

  • @ke6bnl
    @ke6bnl 7 років тому +7

    what is the ration of furnace cement to perlite?

  • @jemmaryan5300
    @jemmaryan5300 3 роки тому +1

    Oh this fucks severely. I love you. Keep up everything, It's all good work. Great job!!! I will defend your work to the end of time. It's fantastic and I want to do more of it. (what else do I have to say my dude.) (I will make it happen) (you are worth it! Whatever happens!)

  • @SaltyVibrations
    @SaltyVibrations 7 років тому +1

    Awesome stuff!

  • @D413101302C0
    @D413101302C0 7 років тому +1

    GREAT JOB!!!

  • @michaelhb5197
    @michaelhb5197 7 років тому +1

    Great project Cosmas! Can you share the type of sand you use on your molds? Where can I buy it from in Europe?

  • @owenquinn2161
    @owenquinn2161 6 років тому +2

    What kind of cement is it and where can you buy it? I love the design and that was an awesome idea to use the weed spray container I wanna make the same thing as you but with a lid

  • @mk6595
    @mk6595 7 років тому

    I like that pull cart, where did you get it?

  • @arcminer786
    @arcminer786 2 роки тому

    What steel is that square thing sir.

  • @Artines999
    @Artines999 3 роки тому

    ♥.♥
    Thanx... But i prefer to buy an induction furnace.

  • @djericanthony
    @djericanthony 3 роки тому

    What did you cast?

  • @phillipjordanatd
    @phillipjordanatd 7 років тому +1

    very nice

  • @natertater4024
    @natertater4024 5 років тому +1

    Awesome thanks

  • @Theunknownsoldier-bf7vd
    @Theunknownsoldier-bf7vd 7 років тому +3

    very cheap and cool

  • @alibirahwi8071
    @alibirahwi8071 6 років тому

    can we use methane gas or natural gas dude?

  • @Passco666
    @Passco666 3 роки тому

    Can you provide exact product name or link to the product?

  • @WALLACE7084
    @WALLACE7084 4 роки тому

    Hi what mix did you do in percentages

  • @kitukundunda4068
    @kitukundunda4068 5 років тому +1

    can useing cement to making a metal melting furnace

  • @SamSung-eb2ls
    @SamSung-eb2ls 4 роки тому

    Would this be good for smoking meats?

  • @lastsamurai1022
    @lastsamurai1022 4 роки тому

    Is it only the Gaz we know you use?

  • @ericavery3054
    @ericavery3054 5 років тому

    how long did it take to melt it.

  • @jalalaghaziaratifarahani6719
    @jalalaghaziaratifarahani6719 6 років тому

    سلام از چه موادی برای عایق استفاده کردی ؟

  • @CannibalCorpse1337
    @CannibalCorpse1337 7 років тому

    also laut wiki bläht sich das perlit bei 800°c aufs 15-20 fache auf. hattest du da irgendwelche probleme mit rissen in deinem zement oder ist das ergebnis zufriedenstellend?

    • @CosmasBauer
      @CosmasBauer  7 років тому

      Nachdem es sich dann Popcornartig aufgebläht hat ist es der Dämmstoff den ich verarbeitet habe. Stell dir mal vor der Dämmstoff würde sich bei einem Brand auf einmal auf das 20-fache ausdehnen, das wäre ein Schlamassel ^^

    • @CannibalCorpse1337
      @CannibalCorpse1337 7 років тому

      den gedanken hatte ich auch gerade :D

    • @karlmccreight5071
      @karlmccreight5071 7 років тому

      Cosmas Bauer Wenn Du das Perlit mit einer Mischung aus Wasserglas, Aluminiumoxid, etwas Stuckgips und Talkum-Babypuder(Magnesiumoxid) mischst( genaue Mischung:UA-cam:DIY-COFFE CAN FORGE o.ä.), dann bläht sich das Perlit nicht. Obendrauf nochmal die gleiche Mischung ohne Perlit...

  • @WALLACE7084
    @WALLACE7084 4 роки тому

    What ratio did you do the mix

  • @sniperhenke88
    @sniperhenke88 5 років тому

    what's in the right bag? Can you link a page where you can buy it?

  • @jhobbs1824
    @jhobbs1824 7 років тому

    Propane Weed Burner from Harbor Freight. Does it get hot enough to melt silver?

    • @brendenfullmer1052
      @brendenfullmer1052 7 років тому

      the burner itself often isn't the biggest factor to how hot the foundry gets, its actually the insulation. The better insulated the more heat goes from the burner to the crucible. Propane can actually melt steel, but you've got to have the right conditions. A forced air burner will get hotter and burn more reliably than a atmospheric burner like weed burners are.

  • @kaptkrunchfpv
    @kaptkrunchfpv 5 років тому

    What happened to the plastic caulk tube? Didnt like 800 degrees?

  • @pheenix42
    @pheenix42 7 років тому

    Very well done, sir. Would you know what 'fire cement' is called in other places?

    • @CosmasBauer
      @CosmasBauer  7 років тому +2

      Thanks! In Germany it is called Schamottemörtel.

    • @Rottinrock
      @Rottinrock Рік тому

      refractory cement

  • @vaughnslavin9784
    @vaughnslavin9784 5 років тому +1

    Thank you!

  • @buckwild6552
    @buckwild6552 6 років тому

    So what did you Make?

  • @محمدتفضلی-ص3ب
    @محمدتفضلی-ص3ب 6 років тому +1

    Hi
    What did you use to make the furnace ??

  • @OrlandoCruz82
    @OrlandoCruz82 4 роки тому

    What’s the maximum temperature this gets?

  • @lincolnhantsbarger3306
    @lincolnhantsbarger3306 3 роки тому

    How did uou make your crucible?????

    • @CosmasBauer
      @CosmasBauer  3 роки тому +1

      I welded up a couple of pieces of steel.

    • @lincolnhantsbarger3306
      @lincolnhantsbarger3306 3 роки тому

      @@CosmasBauer i need to get my own welder.....my boss taught me to use his havent had much need to use it on my own.......maby its time

  • @lottspaterson7157
    @lottspaterson7157 3 роки тому

    Propane and propane accessories

  • @tompeterson9607
    @tompeterson9607 7 років тому

    How well has that furnace worn?

  • @martinwhitehurst9893
    @martinwhitehurst9893 4 роки тому

    Hi is there a specific amount of perlite you use with the fire cement or did you just kinda guess?

  • @davidendres7808
    @davidendres7808 5 років тому

    Love it and you know how to talk thanks mate

  • @troppysholzhuette
    @troppysholzhuette 7 років тому +4

    Deine Arbeitsschutzschuhe sehen aus wie meine ;-)

  • @NotonlyWood
    @NotonlyWood 7 років тому

    sieht wie meine Esse aus
    selber Brenner 😃

  • @bigcountryvet5984
    @bigcountryvet5984 5 років тому

    Good video nut no mix ratios.

  • @atadali6199
    @atadali6199 5 років тому

    will this melt iron? can it reach 1000 degrees?

  • @MotherAnt
    @MotherAnt 6 років тому

    can that thing melt gold?

  • @michaelconstantine5149
    @michaelconstantine5149 3 роки тому

    Nice, but, you could've at least showed how the cast3d metal looked like

  • @alpsinan
    @alpsinan 4 роки тому

    I hope you are using fire cement. Regular cement can sometimes explode when exposed to fire.

    • @shanebradley576
      @shanebradley576 3 роки тому +4

      Guess you didn’t make it 9 seconds into the video.

  • @kunalparaye8264
    @kunalparaye8264 6 років тому

    In which thing u melt the metal

  • @reneemills-mistretta790
    @reneemills-mistretta790 3 роки тому

    Your wife or mother is going to kill you when she finds out what you did to her grass!😂

  • @edwardcoleman9291
    @edwardcoleman9291 6 років тому

    What Are Your Ratio Portion Of The Cement And Perlite? Do You Speak English?