Had some nice discussions with some of the other UA-camrs you have recommended over the years. Talked about some fun fireworks and other fun stuff with that IanBuilder kid for example. Between vids like this, or just the fun science ones, I've got a lot to be thankful for from you! So, thank you. :) You're awesome man.
I'm a scientific glassblower with 48 years at the bench, and I have to say that you have taught me a new way to approach cutting glass, using your very simple but effective method. Well done on sharing your skill. I;m very impressed with your tips about the wax in the tube. Great video and very well delivered.
I know right ? I'm also in contact with many glass artisans and even though we are creative people, someone from outside the Beaux Arts field brings a fresh perspective and smart use of basic tools !
@Virgyy Gee please explain how you're going to put a piece of hollow glass tubing in any type of lathing machine without shattering the moment it reaches apex rpm?
Tony A scientific glassblower is a person that can make glass instruments for laboratory use, for instance, a machine can not make a coil condenser, I specialised in glassware that is used in particle sizing and blood research. Glass tubing can be put in a double headed lathe so that two different sizes can be joined together, usually this is done when the two sizes are either to large in diameter to hold in ones hands or they are very long and not possible to manipulate by hand
I mean if you already have an air compressor a sand blasting cabinet is only $130 and the sand blasting gun attachment is $20 from harbor freight. So I mean the cost to make this doesn't make sense as you get can something much better for just a little bit more money.
You can tape a transparent sheet inside the cabinet where you look through, so if the sand damages the see through part you can change just the transparent sheet.
I worked in the glass trade for a few years and you are 100% right about the dificulty (impossibility) of cutting internal corners in glass by scoring alone. Thank you for this so much for this, I have so many coworkers to troll with this now.
i have almost zero reason to watch your channel, as i never have room or money to experiment. i watch all of your videos with my eyes glued and my jaw agape. you are always so engaged and excited, it's inspiring.
Same here, though I watch it for the educational and practical lessons it shows which in turn makes me wonder about the myriad of uses something would have Either that or it's a cool project that gives you an answer to a question you might not even had looked at, like the batsignal
For me videos like this is what makes the UA-cam still a premier platform for individuals sharing their ideas to other individuals. The maker's, DIYers and their viewership is some if not the best communities on youtube today
100% the subscription fee is well worth it when you come across a gold nugget, such as this video. and there is an near endless supply of gold in there thar servers
This dude is an actual genius. Being able to directly use information he observes others use is one of the more difficult parts of really learning something.
It’s crazy that this video was somehow recommended to me after months of developing my own sandblast glass cutting technique using vinyl stencils. You definitely look like you are having an easier time than I am with your smaller diameter tip, and the solid block of parafin looks a lot simpler and more effective than the thin coat of liquid resist I’ve been using. I kinda dropped the idea for a bit thinking I could get better results with a mill or something but this inspired me to make some tweaks and try again
I just love the "I figured out a neat thing!!!!" energy on display here. Thank you so much for channeling that in to such great content, sharing it with us all :D
It always amazes me how Ben breaks down professional tools to their essence and come up with a super simple design everyone can make. I'm giving this one a try once there's need for a sandblaster.
@@Nighthawkinlight Wow. That's.... unexpected, I guess. You don't find a lot of that in the UA-cam science/ maker community. I'm not religious, nor do I see that as a likely outcome in my life. But I think you right there probably put a bigger pebble in the scales of that than almost any single person I've come across in this so far brief life of mine, certainly surpassing anybody who's deliberately attempted to. I guess sometimes quietly being an example is much more striking than loudly yelling at the rooftops.
@@johannesmajamaki2626 That's encouraging to hear. Hit me up anytime if you'd like to talk about it. I enjoy talking about God a lot more than the silly science projects I play with. Nighthawkvideoresponse@gmail.com
I like and appreciate how you admit to and publish the whole process, including less than successful attempts. It gives me more confidence that what I'm seeing is real. Thank you for that.
Ben, thanks so much for producing such enjoyable and clean content. My 8 year old son and I love watching your work together. I can't even imagine the amount of time, effort, and patience it takes to produce your videos. Thank you.
@@jimurrata6785 Yeah! That's the best part about it. It inspires both of us kids, me, the older one, and my son, the younger one. And the material is appropriate and completely engaging for both of us. Ben, you are remarkable! Thank you!
This actually solves a problem I was having. I'm going to try and make an oil lamp and I needed a way to cut the glass for the flame chamber. Thank you!
I worked at a sandblasting place once, I cut a hole in a glass coke bottle with a huge industrial sandblaster. This is way more controlled! Awesome wax idea
Wow. This video is a year old, and I'm just now seeing it. I did something like this in Afghanistan, when I needed to etch some pieces for a display case. We didn't have a sandblaster, so I rigged up a handle from a pressure-washer with an air fitting, got some tubing from the hydraulics shop, and sand from the volleyball pit. Then used ordinary masking tape to cover the glass, cut it out in the design I wanted, and blasted away at it until it looked right. Only difference was that I just worked outdoors and stayed upwind. Great video!
I love the mini sandblaster and can't wait to try it! I use similar blasting cabinet setups for cutting, grinding, and polishing metals and stones along with other uses. With a piece of tubing, a syringe, and a water bottle, I added a drip system for cooling/lubrication when needed. Although the bin is translucent, I need full transparent visibility for my purposes. A simple solution is to cut a window in the lid and cover it with a piece of acrylic, plexiglass, or tempered glass (2nd hand store). You can attach it using tape, adhesive, or even bungees. I made a "double layer gasket" for the opening, bonded that to the lid, and sandwiched the acrylic in the gasket for a tight seal. When the window becomes occluded (not that frequently) simply replace it. I find it easier and less costly to replace the window than a 70 quart polypropylene bin (doesn't require finding a bin that fits the lid).
Never really felt any great need to cut glass, that is until now! Thanks for getting me thinking about spending more money on something I really don’t need but want to try. I’ll post if I ever get it working!
Jeez man, the wax was een genius, cheap and easy solution for a problem you encountered. Your creativity and problem-solving skills en enginuity is stagering😍.
hot soup can plastic cutting 👍i appreciate that you always provide low tech and cheap alternatives to the methods shown. Makes it so much more accessible anywhere in the world!
elmers glue also works as a masking agent. lining the inside with the glue is an alternative to the wax. easily enough it washes off with hot water. Great work
nice idea. i watched few of your vids you gathered good knowledge and its nice that you share it. by the way making senko hanabi - nicely working one from scratch is really challenge i can tell. thx safe
Dang that's cool and creative! I'd probably use this the boring way though and use it to turn wine and soda bottles into drinking glasses for me to use. But the gears are definitely turning now.
I would never have expected such a great outcome of this experiment. I'm totally amazed 👍 All your projects and inventions have something beautiful to themselves. The fireworks, the propane rockets (especially the slomos) and now this DIY sand blaster. You are gifted with a precious combination of curiosity, ingenuity and a sense for beauty 🌺 Thank you for emphasising the importance of breathing protection. Quartz sand and glass, which is made of sand, cause silicosis when their dust is inhaled 🫁
i saw your original video, but it skipped my mind that you could use it for glass this is a legitimately great thing for my project. i think i might make it. thank you so much.
I love your video style. Straight to the point and no fluff, lots of information and how you came to the conclusions. This is what UA-cam needs to be. Channels like yours are why I’m here. Keep up the great work. P.S: My kids ( 4.5yrs and 6 yrs old) love your stuff. They always want to watch night hawk.
Just a quick heads up for any other folks out there with facial hair, your resporator will not seal properly and offers little to no protection for smaller particles. For the bearded amound us look up the resp-o-rator or a forced air mask
As always you came up with some clever ideas. I went one step further with my blasting chamber. I cut a hole and inserted my shop vac hose and then let the vac send the dirty air to the outside of the building. I also made another hole and fastened a pipe T and taped a plastic bag to it to act as a ballon so that the bag would take up extra air. On the other end of the pipe T extension, I placed a ping-pong ball on the down side so it would act as an intake valve and pull in fresh air while the vac was running. The bag on the other end of the T just acted as a ballast for air to balance input to output. The T had a smaller opening on the bottom so the ball would not fall out but would seal the opening so dirty air couldn't exit there. This set-up prevented the vacuum from getting so high it would collapse the chamber.
I've watched your content for years and it never ceases to amaze me. Truly uniquely great content. The project is cheap, easy and fun and to top it off you cite where you got your inspiration. The authentic "skaperglede" you show is a great inspiration in and of itself. (Skaperglede is a Norwegian word, directly translates to creator joy. It means joy from creation through mastery, sharing or engagement)
The amount of new ideas and methods you show us on this channel is incredible! I love seeing videos like these where you start with an inspiration and make it into reality. I can't wait to see where you will take this idea!
God every one of your videos are so good. Each time I see a thumbnail of yours I think “oh another click baiting channel” but when I see its you I know there’s no bullshit and you’re actually doing something that’s cool and quite feasible
I first watched you around the seventh or eighth grade, where you showed how to produce sodium metal with magnesium powder. Now I'm my mid-twenties and am technically (adjunct) a professor at university. Glad to see you stuck with the youtube thing, and that it seems to be doing pretty well for you!
Forgive me for the clickbaity title, but I think the content delivers on it's promise!
It does.
Look at that spiral!
Edit : it's called a helix , thanks Lukas!
@Conor Michael indeed!
You always deliver! Make them titles as baity as you want. I'd click em even if you wrote nothing!
Had some nice discussions with some of the other UA-camrs you have recommended over the years. Talked about some fun fireworks and other fun stuff with that IanBuilder kid for example. Between vids like this, or just the fun science ones, I've got a lot to be thankful for from you! So, thank you. :) You're awesome man.
il let it slip.... this time .This is so cool!
I'm a scientific glassblower with 48 years at the bench, and I have to say that you have taught me a new way to approach cutting glass, using your very simple but effective method. Well done on sharing your skill. I;m very impressed with your tips about the wax in the tube. Great video and very well delivered.
I know right ? I'm also in contact with many glass artisans and even though we are creative people, someone from outside the Beaux Arts field brings a fresh perspective and smart use of basic tools !
@Virgyy Gee it's a lot less dangerous to use than any lathing machine
What's a scientific glassblower
@Virgyy Gee please explain how you're going to put a piece of hollow glass tubing in any type of lathing machine without shattering the moment it reaches apex rpm?
Tony A scientific glassblower is a person that can make glass instruments for laboratory use, for instance, a machine can not make a coil condenser, I specialised in glassware that is used in particle sizing and blood research. Glass tubing can be put in a double headed lathe so that two different sizes can be joined together, usually this is done when the two sizes are either to large in diameter to hold in ones hands or they are very long and not possible to manipulate by hand
The last true definition of "DIY". No special tools, alternatives and easy explanation.
Well minus the air compressor, but ya I loved this video.
@@david2ljdavid2lj56 I think an air compressor is a fairly well established tool. If you do things yourself, you most likely already have one.
@@tmi1234567 I agree but I know plenty of people who don't have one.
@@tmi1234567 but that could be said for any tool.
I mean if you already have an air compressor a sand blasting cabinet is only $130 and the sand blasting gun attachment is $20 from harbor freight. So I mean the cost to make this doesn't make sense as you get can something much better for just a little bit more money.
You can tape a transparent sheet inside the cabinet where you look through, so if the sand damages the see through part you can change just the transparent sheet.
That's a great idea. Just use hot glue to attach some polycarb. After a. while, scrape it off and replace.
I worked in the glass trade for a few years and you are 100% right about the dificulty (impossibility) of cutting internal corners in glass by scoring alone. Thank you for this so much for this, I have so many coworkers to troll with this now.
i have almost zero reason to watch your channel, as i never have room or money to experiment. i watch all of your videos with my eyes glued and my jaw agape. you are always so engaged and excited, it's inspiring.
I watch this channel exactly because of that reason: can't do expensive stuff so I watch other people do it instead
Same here, though I watch it for the educational and practical lessons it shows which in turn makes me wonder about the myriad of uses something would have
Either that or it's a cool project that gives you an answer to a question you might not even had looked at, like the batsignal
For me videos like this is what makes the UA-cam still a premier platform for individuals sharing their ideas to other individuals. The maker's, DIYers and their viewership is some if not the best communities on youtube today
Agree!😊
I think ur right 😎
100% the subscription fee is well worth it when you come across a gold nugget, such as this video. and there is an near endless supply of gold in there thar servers
This dude is an actual genius. Being able to directly use information he observes others use is one of the more difficult parts of really learning something.
I concur.
He is really smart.
It’s crazy that this video was somehow recommended to me after months of developing my own sandblast glass cutting technique using vinyl stencils. You definitely look like you are having an easier time than I am with your smaller diameter tip, and the solid block of parafin looks a lot simpler and more effective than the thin coat of liquid resist I’ve been using. I kinda dropped the idea for a bit thinking I could get better results with a mill or something but this inspired me to make some tweaks and try again
Every video posted on this channel entertains to no end. These got me back into the rabbit hole of obscure science topics
I always love when he holds something up to the camera with his beaming child-like smile that says " Look! I did a thing and it's so cool!"
I just love the "I figured out a neat thing!!!!" energy on display here. Thank you so much for channeling that in to such great content, sharing it with us all :D
It always amazes me how Ben breaks down professional tools to their essence and come up with a super simple design everyone can make. I'm giving this one a try once there's need for a sandblaster.
I've been holding off on sand blasting projects because the entire system is so bulky. I never considered a small scale operation. This is awesome!
This channel is the embodiment of pure joy for me. Thank you for giving us a window to your shop.
Where do u get such positive and hard working spirit? U are a very low to earth person which is awesome
Miracle of a transformed life in Jesus.
@@Nighthawkinlight Wow.
That's.... unexpected, I guess. You don't find a lot of that in the UA-cam science/ maker community.
I'm not religious, nor do I see that as a likely outcome in my life. But I think you right there probably put a bigger pebble in the scales of that than almost any single person I've come across in this so far brief life of mine, certainly surpassing anybody who's deliberately attempted to. I guess sometimes quietly being an example is much more striking than loudly yelling at the rooftops.
@@johannesmajamaki2626 That's encouraging to hear. Hit me up anytime if you'd like to talk about it. I enjoy talking about God a lot more than the silly science projects I play with. Nighthawkvideoresponse@gmail.com
Awesome ! Im a 67 years old professional glazier 50 years experienced I can't believe I never discovered this.
Beautiful job, Ben!
I like and appreciate how you admit to and publish the whole process, including less than successful attempts. It gives me more confidence that what I'm seeing is real. Thank you for that.
Ben, thanks so much for producing such enjoyable and clean content. My 8 year old son and I love watching your work together. I can't even imagine the amount of time, effort, and patience it takes to produce your videos. Thank you.
As a fellow parent I agree 100%!
I'm a 58 year old kid, and I still love what Ben comes up with!
@@jimurrata6785 Yeah! That's the best part about it. It inspires both of us kids, me, the older one, and my son, the younger one. And the material is appropriate and completely engaging for both of us. Ben, you are remarkable! Thank you!
This!
With the harmonic tube series, the knowledge gained by this video could potentially lead to some great things.
This actually solves a problem I was having. I'm going to try and make an oil lamp and I needed a way to cut the glass for the flame chamber. Thank you!
I worked at a sandblasting place once, I cut a hole in a glass coke bottle with a huge industrial sandblaster. This is way more controlled! Awesome wax idea
your ingenuity and creative problem-solving skills have to be next level on a job site.
After all these years, still an incredeble channel.
Love the work Ben!
Wow. This video is a year old, and I'm just now seeing it.
I did something like this in Afghanistan, when I needed to etch some pieces for a display case. We didn't have a sandblaster, so I rigged up a handle from a pressure-washer with an air fitting, got some tubing from the hydraulics shop, and sand from the volleyball pit. Then used ordinary masking tape to cover the glass, cut it out in the design I wanted, and blasted away at it until it looked right.
Only difference was that I just worked outdoors and stayed upwind.
Great video!
Look up "masahiro sasaki glass" he is a Japanese artist that uses this sand blasting technique very beautifully
I like the fact that the blaster is self contained, just a storage tub. Back on the shelf when finished.
Sand recycling is pure genius too.
Man that is awesome!
I love how he acknowledges people who may be watching yet do not have access to many ordinary (in the USA) tools. There's a nice sincerity about that.
Ooh! Now that's inspiring! : - )
You mean "inspiraling"
@@Nameisntimportant_ ro gghui
I love the mini sandblaster and can't wait to try it! I use similar blasting cabinet setups for cutting, grinding, and polishing metals and stones along with other uses. With a piece of tubing, a syringe, and a water bottle, I added a drip system for cooling/lubrication when needed. Although the bin is translucent, I need full transparent visibility for my purposes. A simple solution is to cut a window in the lid and cover it with a piece of acrylic, plexiglass, or tempered glass (2nd hand store). You can attach it using tape, adhesive, or even bungees. I made a "double layer gasket" for the opening, bonded that to the lid, and sandwiched the acrylic in the gasket for a tight seal. When the window becomes occluded (not that frequently) simply replace it. I find it easier and less costly to replace the window than a 70 quart polypropylene bin (doesn't require finding a bin that fits the lid).
here's to one of the most wholesome and interesting channels on the platform. Awesome video, thanks for posting it!
The happiness on my face when I see a new video from you. Priceless. Thank you for the good content.
Man, every one of your videos is something I would never have thought about doing
Never really felt any great need to cut glass, that is until now! Thanks for getting me thinking about spending more money on something I really don’t need but want to try. I’ll post if I ever get it working!
Jeez man, the wax was een genius, cheap and easy solution for a problem you encountered. Your creativity and problem-solving skills en enginuity is stagering😍.
Your video has implications far beyond glass cutting, well done!
I couldn't believe it's so simple! I'm really inspired to go and make a sand blaster myself. Thanks for the good work 😉
I just realized I've been watching your videos for 9 years… Wow! Your DIY things are super cool!
This entire video is pure genius. You never disappoint
Not only clever, but the project looks like lots of fun! Great for us either in "lockdown" or just plain retired! Thanks for the video!
This channel is legendary
hot soup can plastic cutting 👍i appreciate that you always provide low tech and cheap alternatives to the methods shown. Makes it so much more accessible anywhere in the world!
elmers glue also works as a masking agent. lining the inside with the glue is an alternative to the wax. easily enough it washes off with hot water.
Great work
since you read all the comments id like to thank you for putting this clip together for all of us.. much appreciate it learned a few things
SUPER!!!
Every tip you give in this video are tiny, little nuggets of gold! Nice!
Hi! Hope you are having an awesome week!
The undisputed king of science DIY on UA-cam as far as I'm concerned. Another great video!
You blow me away with every video
That was amazing! And the fact that the sandblaster is DIY cheap and easy to build is just incredible!
nice idea. i watched few of your vids you gathered good knowledge and its nice that you share it. by the way making senko hanabi - nicely working one from scratch is really challenge i can tell. thx safe
I love this man, he will be much needed in rebuilding civlization after the impending fall.
This idea of printing and cutting vinyl 💯
Wow just wow. YOU Never stop to amaze me
Dang that's cool and creative! I'd probably use this the boring way though and use it to turn wine and soda bottles into drinking glasses for me to use. But the gears are definitely turning now.
As a new owner of the cricut maker. I got excited when you mentioned about vinyl stickers getting used as a template.
One of the most humble and brilliant person on yt!
You have the smile of a super-hero! But you do top-notch DIY, so from a super hero you deserve all of the features! Even the smile!
The "impossible" has never been this easy!
well you've typed "i'm possible" wrong after all....
No problem with the clickbait. You demonstrated a perfect understanding of the technique you developed.
I wouldn't mind if you upload a video where you sandblast bottles of your own designs.
This is *REAL* education here. Love&Peace from Germany!
I didn’t realize how depressed I was until I saw that he was spelling “hello” and not “help”
i thought he was spelling hell
I also thought that he's gonna write 'help'
I thought the same thing
@@km5405 same
I saw help as well.. in fact I was just a bit taken aback when he kept going. Lol
This is what YT is all about. Thanks for a terrific video, so many applications.
well that is pretty slick bud
I would never have expected such a great outcome of this experiment. I'm totally amazed 👍
All your projects and inventions have something beautiful to themselves. The fireworks, the propane rockets (especially the slomos) and now this DIY sand blaster. You are gifted with a precious combination of curiosity, ingenuity and a sense for beauty 🌺
Thank you for emphasising the importance of breathing protection. Quartz sand and glass, which is made of sand, cause silicosis when their dust is inhaled 🫁
I am blasted away by this video!
i saw your original video, but it skipped my mind that you could use it for glass
this is a legitimately great thing for my project. i think i might make it.
thank you so much.
“I used the silica to destroy the silica.”
Fight fire with fire.
I love your video style. Straight to the point and no fluff, lots of information and how you came to the conclusions. This is what UA-cam needs to be. Channels like yours are why I’m here. Keep up the great work.
P.S: My kids ( 4.5yrs and 6 yrs old) love your stuff. They always want to watch night hawk.
Diy oil lamp from peanut butter jar?? That's neat.
I have seen very many youtube videos and this is probably the best idea I have ever seen.
The only time I've been disappointed that there's no ad segment. I wanna see birb :(
One of the few channels on my list that hasn't changed it's essence over the years. Awesome as always!
This would be awesome for etching glass if you had glass sheets and a vinyl cutter (plotter).... If only i had the space lol
Whoa, that is absurdly cool. I wouldn't have thought that the results would be so clean
Thanks for the blasting cabinet tips, I made my own baking soda blaster and plan on making a cabinet for it.
Just a quick heads up for any other folks out there with facial hair, your resporator will not seal properly and offers little to no protection for smaller particles. For the bearded amound us look up the resp-o-rator or a forced air mask
You should spend that to: "... Offers less protection..." Because "little to no protection" is false.
As always you came up with some clever ideas. I went one step further with my blasting chamber. I cut a hole and inserted my shop vac hose and then let the vac send the dirty air to the outside of the building. I also made another hole and fastened a pipe T and taped a plastic bag to it to act as a ballon so that the bag would take up extra air. On the other end of the pipe T extension, I placed a ping-pong ball on the down side so it would act as an intake valve and pull in fresh air while the vac was running. The bag on the other end of the T just acted as a ballast for air to balance input to output. The T had a smaller opening on the bottom so the ball would not fall out but would seal the opening so dirty air couldn't exit there. This set-up prevented the vacuum from getting so high it would collapse the chamber.
Instead of using fire to remove the remaining wax, you could use a hot water bath.
You are one of THE most interesting, informational, entertaining channels. Excellent, world class content. I've got a lot of watching to do :-)
I've watched your content for years and it never ceases to amaze me.
Truly uniquely great content.
The project is cheap, easy and fun and to top it off you cite where you got your inspiration.
The authentic "skaperglede" you show is a great inspiration in and of itself.
(Skaperglede is a Norwegian word, directly translates to creator joy. It means joy from creation through mastery, sharing or engagement)
Retired glass cutter here saying BRAVO!!
That's making me look antiquated. ;-)
The amount of new ideas and methods you show us on this channel is incredible! I love seeing videos like these where you start with an inspiration and make it into reality. I can't wait to see where you will take this idea!
Wow, that glass spiral really turns my views around. It's making my head spin with thoughts.
Brilliant bit of ingenuity adding the wax to give you softer support material. This is a super cool project with all kinds of possibilities !
This is pretty awesome man. I love the lowest tech solution idea. Simplicity is awesome.
You are a very innovative and intelligent man. Elegant solutions done very simply. Nice job
I would love to see you make a reasonably priced water jet cutter. You have some of the best videos on UA-cam, God bless.
It always makes my day when I see you uploaded a new video. I’m never disappointed. Thank you.
God every one of your videos are so good. Each time I see a thumbnail of yours I think “oh another click baiting channel” but when I see its you I know there’s no bullshit and you’re actually doing something that’s cool and quite feasible
I think I might make this for dad for a father's day gift. Thanks.
i love how in-depth this is
...started watching your work years ago. Still love it!👏👏
Always the best, as Trevor Moore says, never miss and make it look easy.
Very cool idea. Filling it wax was a smart idea. Always appreciate new knowledge and ideas. Thanks man!
10/10 for content, creativity, clarity, tempo and entertaining value ‼️ Magnificent video‼️ Thank You 🙏🥰
I first watched you around the seventh or eighth grade, where you showed how to produce sodium metal with magnesium powder. Now I'm my mid-twenties and am technically (adjunct) a professor at university. Glad to see you stuck with the youtube thing, and that it seems to be doing pretty well for you!