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Don't Build a Metal Foundry Until you See This First

The King of Random - 2016-11-18

Updates, improvements, and all your questions answered about the Mini Metal Foundry.  I had no idea so many of you would actually be building this!

Common materials in the Mini Metal Foundry

[✓] Clay Graphite Crucible: http://amzn.to/2bZ2ESu
[✓] Steel Pail: http://amzn.to/2bSuGAC
[✓] Plaster of Paris: http://amzn.to/2bZ0cf0
[✓] 2.5 Quart Bucket: http://amzn.to/2c0l3gk
[✓] 5 Quart Big Mouth Bucket: http://amzn.to/2bSvyoz
[✓] Heat Resistant Gloves: http://amzn.to/2bSv02d
[✓] 1-3/8” Hole Saw: http://amzn.to/2bSvo0z
[✓] 3” Hole Saw: http://amzn.to/2cib3kQ
[✓] 1” x 12” Steel Pipe: http://amzn.to/2cu3uGU

Endcard Links: 

Stealth Shelf: https://goo.gl/PTxLCZ
Melting Soda Cans: https://goo.gl/pTP1uG
Propane Torch: https://goo.gl/tXsooL
Proto-Putty: https://goo.gl/2Y5u3G

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WARNING: 

This video is only for entertainment purposes.  If you rely on the information portrayed in this video, you assume the responsibility for the results.  Have fun, but always think ahead, and remember that every project you try is at YOUR OWN RISK.

The King of Random - 2016-11-18

What's up guys?! I've been wanting to make this video forever and really happy it's finally done. I hope it helps answer all your questions! If you have any more questions, just reply to this comment and ask away. I have to run out to the Chiropractor, then film a video with Cody's Lab, but I'll be back to read them all later tonight. Happy Casting!

Peter and Corrie Bubik - 2019-04-10

@Skovmusen yup, he has a video.

Lee Freeman II - 2019-05-25

I’ve read that I need to glaze my crucible with borax. How important is this?

All_Natural - 2019-08-01

You won’t see this, I know, but thank you, and rest in piece.

Rhys Hill - 2020-01-18

Rip

Magneto's World - 2020-01-22

A very impressive video might I suggest making a Foundry through a large piece of granite it will take many hours of drilling so you don't crack it will be worth the while

tmc - 2019-07-30

Rest in peace grant.I wish the best for the wife and kids💙

Airsoft Water - 2019-11-15

He not dead he just made a video 8 hours ago

kim - 2019-11-16

MrBamboozleGuy i didnt i like the other people, Nate and Cali

RobbieG2006 - 2019-12-18

999 like

Prince Jay - 2019-12-30

kim me too

Victor Acevedo - 2020-02-19

tmc I agree

AA - 2019-07-31

Dang. Really sorry you passed away man. You're a cool dude. Sad to see you go.

Brandon S - 2019-08-28

@Joemama That's a common thing that people have done for centuries. You think you're somehow a scholar for pointing it out in 2019? Were you born yesterday?

Joemama - 2019-08-28

Brandon S I wasn’t saying I’m a genius or anything

Giggitee O'Yeah - 2019-10-01

@XxMemekipxX last name pss off smart rse have a modicum of decorum in you shtty life, scumbag. Hope you have a life of permanent haemorrhoids you little sht.

Natural Nate - 2020-01-12

@artsybunny games He is logically correct though. Unless heaven has Wifi and YouTube access which it probably does.

EL Valenin - 2020-01-13

@XxMemekipxX last name maybe he will read it.. From heaven

Tricked Table 70 - 2019-07-31

Your legacy will forever live on

Luke yeet - 2019-08-14

F

The smore emperor - 2020-03-11

And mine will not.

Ivan_money_ Bags - 2019-08-01

I used to watch these metal foundry vids Rest In Peace

Michael Loughran - 2019-08-04

I spent ages trying to convince my dad to make one

Naga - 2019-08-05

Ivan same here

LR GAMING - 2019-08-11

Me and my dad did to

Peter k - 2017-09-04

Bucket List:
1. Make Foundry
2. Build Eiffel Tower

Zyrille’s Adventure I - 2019-11-24

Peter k 3. Make optimus prime

SCOTT GODWIN - 2019-12-31

3. Make a sense of humour for Brandon. Dingleberry??? WTF! Mong!

Brian Gregory - 2020-01-20

SCOTT GODWIN calm down lol 😂

StrokeMahEgo - 2020-01-25

3. Sell "Eiffel Tower" to unsuspecting marks

Anonymous Anonymous - 2020-02-20

you can make this electric by using nichrome wire and hooking a heating circuit to it

HarizmoTheBro - 2017-11-29

"Don't Build a Metal Foundry Until you See This First" Well there goes my plans for this weekend...

Cameron St.Clair - 2018-07-22

Same

JTIZZLEHOEY - 2018-10-28

Same here :(

Playingwith3D - 2018-12-24

I got lucky. I found this video before I had the idea of building a foundry.

William Bramhall - 2019-01-05

I got an old oil stove to use for my coal foundry. Melted my cast iron pan first time...😁

T Colondovich - 2019-07-15

Nah the video isn't that long. I doubt you actually made one.

Jesse Zhang - 2017-10-01

who else watches these videos but never bothers to make anything?

Kemble Rigsby - 2019-06-17

everyone

NemesisConfirmed - 2019-06-28

Me, until... Maybe tomorrow

KaratyKicks11 - 2019-08-18

Lel

Spectacularly Scientific Do It Yourself - 2019-10-11

Me!

lol noob - 2020-01-21

Probably over half the people here

flowergirlinWard17 - 2019-07-31

Oh dear, Sorry to hear of your accident.
Condolences to the family and well, may this person and their memory be preserved here on youtube.

son uva digger fan - 2019-07-31

How did he pass?

Bruh Gaming - 2019-07-31

off-road for life Paragliding accident

Seth Taylor - 2019-10-10

@son uva digger fan it was a paramotor accident

djyul - 2019-12-15

@Seth Taylor That sucks! RIP Dude

TheArtsySloth uwu - 2016-11-19

Who else watches these but never actually makes them

Vladimir Strangar - 2019-06-12

Haha classic comment. I won't make it but I rather buy a gas one .It's not that expensive

Sebastian Coccaro - 2019-06-20

Me

Mark Fisher - 2019-07-21

Me too! One day though, one day!

Blobly - 2019-07-24

Not me

MemeBurger U - 2019-07-25

Everyone

Alex Czyz - 2017-08-25

Ebay is about to be flooded with random metal castings!

John do - 2018-10-27

lol hahaha

Wil Bradford - 2018-11-30

Lol... Funniest comment.😃👍...
Because you know it's true... 😀

Mykel Hardin - 2019-02-11

@Wil Bradford but then again it's not true.

MARK SAMIR - 2019-06-25

“Random”

Mason Sage - 2019-08-11

Brass is made with copper

Mark Warden - 2019-07-31

Rest in peace, you've inspired me to do so many projects and make cool things with all my friends. You will be missed.

FXR_failsafe - 2019-08-15

YouTube is trying to make me ball my eyes out. Gonna miss you. May your next life treat you just as graciously as this one.
RIP

Bryle Lee - 2019-08-05

the greatest youtuber ever... you will be missed brother...

noezsoJ - 2019-08-13

I want to build my first metal foundry just because of you.
RIP 😭

Eat More - 2019-08-04

Is YouTube trying to make me cry 😭😭

Oscar Myer wienermobile - 2019-08-05

Eat More no

1xxS_OvrFlux - 2019-08-13

Yes

TanzKoYol Forever - 2019-10-21

Maybe

chonch burger - 2019-02-10

"The foundry will reach about 2,000 degrees and I know that because it will melt copper"
throws in brass

Andrew Flora - 2019-11-20

@Adam Judge 200° difference

Lisa Henry - 2019-11-20

@Andrew Flora That's still a fairly substantial difference

Andrew Flora - 2019-11-20

@Lisa Henry the difference in melting point between brass and copper is 200° and the metal disguised was copper and brass

David Watson - 2020-01-08

@Andrew Flora brass is a alloy of copper.

Andrew Flora - 2020-01-09

@David Watson that's what i said....

Mask Tv - 2019-07-31

R.I.P😞

Frankie Holmes - 2019-07-31

RIP my inspiring kin

Drew Baumberger - 2019-08-08

Rewatching and makes me sad. Miss you man. Rip

Paul Harrison - 2019-08-07

Rest in peace,This is still my favorite King Of Random video,This was one of the first videos I started watching King Of Random videos a year ago.

Zoey - 2017-11-27

Best metal foundry tutorial is still Primitive Technology

Noorullah Mengal - 2018-07-02

Thomas Agreed

Kamal AL-Hinai - 2018-11-07

Okay go do it and let's see

Jazz the dinosaur - 2019-04-14

is that the draft furnace

Jazz the dinosaur - 2019-04-14

nevermind

Noah Day - 2016-11-27

grant's wife: My parents are coming over today.
Grant: Where am i going to make my video?
Grant's wife: Go do it outside.

Theron Hunter - 2017-03-30

Noah Day what is his wife's name

William Lawyer - 2017-04-02

No idea.

Incredible Planet Earth - 2017-08-07

Noah Day I

Waffleguy2112 - 2019-05-19

He’s casting why would he do it outside

Samid - 2019-06-14

"Not all charcoals created equal"

Words to live by

Steve Roush - 2017-09-16

For years I have wanted a back yard foundry, my wife is against it from the beginning. Now that I have seen your channel I see a way around her complaints. This will be easy, and she'll have no way to complain.... Thanks, I will be watching a lot more.

Mikey Steele - 2019-05-25

@i can almost fart my ABCs ya because I'm 15 going to 16

Les Hurt - 2019-06-22

Make her a heart & she will melt

Allen Dishman - 2019-09-29

How so are you going to do that, hmm?

Cleo Marie - 2019-10-05

Steve Roush

James Parker - 2020-03-15

@Les Hurt was that pun intentional?

the annanamous p-51 pilot - 2018-11-04

i built one of these even though i have a large foundry. i tried to use anthracite coal, which i use in my foundry, it turned the foundry into a fireball.

GNERLJKGNREKLJGGRNEGJKRENGKJERGERG - 2019-01-19

Thankyou now I can melt aluminium and pour it down ant hills

DORDYDUDE - 2019-06-17

Username kinda checks out this user...

rebel chick - 2019-07-31

I am going to miss him so bad

Rj Right - 2019-01-28

Don't forget about noxious fumes from melting and building anything, even concrete where the lime will eat your lungs and UV radiation from those fires will eventually blind you permanently.

Joseph Sherman - 2019-03-28

What sort of PPE should be used?

David Austin - 2019-06-13

There's no concrete in this. All furnaces fume toxic fumes in the first couple runs. The zinc on the pail doesn't get hot enough to outgas.

David Austin - 2019-06-13

Also, if you open it to look at the coals they'll cool off way faster than it will take to have those weak UVs to do anything to your eyesight. Though you must be fun to have at parties. Every party needs one.

Mike Norden - 2019-10-07

A truly inspiring video with clear and inspiring pictures and a commentary that covers all that you need to know.
Full credit to these guys

LadyZubat - 2019-08-11

Been watching almost all of grants older vides today. and it hurts to know hes gone

vishal bhagwandeen - 2019-08-14

yeah mate sometimes ur stressed out and you just watch his vids and you feel so relaxed but legends die too rip

Steve Davis - 2016-11-25

Theres 7 million people thinking of building a metal foundry??

Shawn Crowson - 2018-06-22

I'm one, firing it up for the first time today.

R Jones - 2018-07-18

Typically copper with a lead core but composition can vary on purpose, typically steel, and I'd wager steel arrowheads as well.

Fly on the wall - 2018-09-27

10Million

Treci la Cratiță - Get in the kitchen! - 2018-09-29

10 million now!

Kamal AL-Hinai - 2018-11-07

Steve Davis yes it's cool

Renee Little - 2019-08-11

Skyhigh RIP dude u were too young

Matt M - 2019-01-18

If your fire extinguisher is melting, you're not using a steel extinguisher.

10 seconds later, It got so hot it melted my steel extinguisher........

Tempest Seven - 2019-03-05

hairdryer on the low setting?

Engr Ehsan Ali - 2019-05-25

Absolutely Amazing, wonderful video. I have always wanted to see such kind of innovative and creative Video.

Coolmoose24 - 2020-03-20

He’s not gone he’s just more creations in heaven.

Patsy Clark - 2018-11-22

Grant, I love when you just do your thing with the Jack of Trade/Nate. Keep it up!

something else - 2019-07-29

This is so cool!! I wish I still had any drive, ambition, and testosterone left. I might have gotten into it years ago.

Sorcerus Supremeous - 2019-07-31

Yo! Did you get robbed??

SRG Kenji - 2019-08-13

I can’t believe he gone every time when I watch one of he’s videos I Cry🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🤘

Ethan Stankowski - 2019-01-16

When I start metal casting
On my first few attempts I’ll gust cast blocks or similar things

John Hatch - 2018-01-06

I tried to melt aluminum cans using your mini forge, a couple years ago,with no real success.  Thanks to this updated video, I'm going to try again, and I'm going to keep at it until I get it right!  Thanks, King of Random!

Dorel Sherman - 2019-02-07

Nyjg

Just A Squid with internet access - 2019-03-14

Did it work

Bryan Miller - 2019-07-02

Actually molten aluminum will for some reason melt through steel crucibles, so id definitely recommend a clay graphite crucible

WALLMARIO234 - 2018-01-06

If I was A creator, I can make a new”king of random” logo for him

Kevin Ketelson - 2017-08-09

People should keep in mind, that steel is soluble to molten aluminum(the aluminum will eat through it like acid). Steel is an inadvisable crucible for aluminum. Stainless, depending on grade and finish, will likely handle a few fires. But should still be considered inadvisable.
Never mind contamination.

Jeannette Burgoon - 2018-04-29

T Je Suis 19th

giggety goo - 2018-06-29

Fire Spark yes

Barrett Sullins - 2019-06-19

What else do you suggest for me to use as a make shift crucible other than a fire extinguisher

Eric Le - 2019-08-13

89 8 888 I I 88 8 8 89

Northern Sailor - 2019-09-01

@Fire Spark Well consider this: steel melts at a little bit higher than copper, so... I wouldn't recommend it. Use a graphite clay crucible.

Hi I'm a Person - 2017-11-17

Wait a minute...
“Your never going to get it on your first try”
Dad? Is that you?

Sharptooth Trex - 2019-01-28

This is great, lad. I think mixing melted aluminum, copper and tin together is a great one to do making your own kind of bronze.

TheYuxiaodi - 2017-06-22

this was awesome <3

Hardgold mods #6393 - 2019-08-15

Rest in peace 😭😭

baby limbs - 2016-11-26

Why am I watching this? I don't even know what a metal foundry is . . .

AnalogCPU - 2017-06-17

Awesome Atheist Caramel akiroti

Savi RV - 2017-07-02

lmfao

Lalnable Hector - 2017-07-19

how... how do you not know what the words Foundry and Metal mean?

T Je Suis - 2017-11-13

viewing it...and still have no clue as to what a metal foundry is...? indicates someting faulty with ones grey cells...!

Ollie Rieger - 2017-11-28

Facts!

Phoenix Ascendant - 2017-09-05

I've been looking to get into metalworking myself, and had quite a few questions about what sand to use, how to build the Kiln, ETC, and be honest, this video has answered virtually all my questions. Thank you so much for posting it, and I will be watching the rest of your videos on how to make it, and how to make it work right. :-) have a lovely day. :-)