I like the fact you showed improvised tools, too many channels will reach for some expensive tool of some kind. The sandpaper on a stick was a great example of a way forward on a project, if the tools needed are not at hand. Well made and enjoyable video as always. 👍

I was watching your video and eating my lunch. Needless to say, when you said, "I have a stick" damn near spit out my food while laughing. You just never know when you need a stick, they come in handy sometimes. Good video by the way.

@vogman

4 жыл бұрын

Oh yes, Bobby, you can't beat a good stick : D

as always very instructive, he is doing something in his videos that nobody has ever done on the subject of jewelry, thanks friend

@vogman

4 жыл бұрын

Much appreciated : )

Thank you for your most interesting video on a most interesting topic that is dear to my heart! I spend many years of my life with Wax Injection Molding Machines during the design, building process and testing stages! Your video brought back many memories of those days and awakened my long suppressed desire to try my hand at making some wax castings. Thank you for sharing your video and keep up the great work!

@vogman

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Alex. I'm glad you enjoyed it : )

Great job on your wax, makes the final so much easier...

@vogman

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks John. It makes for a very nice finish : )

SEÑOR VOG, usted es mi inspiración a mis 75 años, busco todo los video que publica y estoy esperanzado que cuando pase la pandemia empezare a comprar algunos equipos para copiar de su ingenio , lo saludo su discípulo desde Chile

Oh dear... the stocking part was hilarious 🙈 thank you for the video! :)

@vogman

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

I used to rub the waxes on a wool scarf to buff them. Sometimes I use a the heat of a torch to gently soften/ smooth the wax.

@vogman

3 жыл бұрын

Nice tip. Thanks.

Outstanding as always! Thanks

@vogman

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Danny : D

I really like the design actually!

@vogman

4 жыл бұрын

It's a classic. Simple and elegant : )

My Year 9 Design and Technology Class just watched your video and found it really helpful!

@vogman

4 жыл бұрын

I'm flattered. I hope I haven't taught anyone bad habits 😊

Brilliant! Thank you!

@vogman

3 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome!

Wonderful result 👍

@vogman

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Maciek : )

Bought these books, thank you for the lead man 😁👌

@vogman

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

i enjoy your vids. ive been watching for a while now. You have one of my favorite electric foundry builds. How is it possible you only have 45k subs? that is crazy to me. keep up the work!

@vogman

4 жыл бұрын

Why only 45K? Well, I subscribed to myself 44,000 times before I lost interest ; ) Take care

@industrialhomestead4028

4 жыл бұрын

@@vogman lol. Thanks for replying. I expect to see your subs double and triple in the near future. CHEERS.

Thanks again great video .. your truly gifted and I’m hoping one day to be able to be as knowledgeable as you are 👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻

@vogman

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Seth. But please remember I'm, I'm no expert, just an amateur having a go : )

@streetcopper1151

4 жыл бұрын

VOG for a amateur you still know your stuff my friend..I think with all this stuff time and patients are key

@streetcopper1151

4 жыл бұрын

I have a lot to learn on both of those topics 😂😂😂

I love the chunky ring! It would be great for initials or to drub the ribs of those that owe you money! :D There was a silve block there too, but you didn't mention it at all. Thanx for a great vid Geoff!

@vogman

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Cap. I was tempted by the knuckleduster comment too : )

And the segue to Jewellery is almost complete :) Incredible results with the tools on hand. @Cooksongold & @Otto Frei, Please send Geoff a flat pack Jewellers Bench and some hand tools so he can pursue this talent. Well done mate!

@vogman

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Wayne. If only they were listening... sigh. 😉👍

Another great vid 👍🛠🔥

@vogman

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dusty : )

You're a rockstar!

Hey vog quick question! I noticed after you casted the ring that you have another block right under the ring that you attached to the sprue. Is this for drawing the heat into that block rather then the ring? For porosity problems?

Thank you for this video.

@vogman

3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

Question. I had a ring casted around the same size but my castor guy said it was too thick and there was a huge amount of porosity all over the ring. But yours looks beautiful. Was it just a skill issue on his end? Why does my ring look bad?

Great Job Mate! A little Tipp to get rid of the scratches on the wax you can use lighterfuel and some ear sticks. Makes a perfekt finish on the wax

@vogman

4 жыл бұрын

Good tip! Thanks for sharing : )

You are quite creative, you should try jade carving, the green wax ring made me think of it. Thank you as always for sharing, and for the lead on the book :)

@vogman

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the idea!

John Reilly. Most impressed with the content and technique.

@vogman

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks John : )

Check with an industrial supplier when things settle down and see if they carry Jewler's Rouge. You can get it in either block form or as powder. I perfer the block because it's easer to carry and makes less mess. Combined with 3 in 1 oil it makes an excellent finish polish. I use it for cleaning contacts but a couple of guys I work with use it to clean there jewelry.

@vogman

4 жыл бұрын

Actually Craig I've already ordered some : )

One question, do you melt the wax after the concrete is dry?

Great video Geoff. Very nice result in the end as well. Some would say perfect even ; While 3D printing is great, I like the 'hands on' feeling of using wax. Plus, if you stuff up, you can remelt the wax and start again. Well, I can... 'cause I use beeswax. :)

@vogman

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dan. It was a fun little project : )

i wanna do this sooo bad. I wish i had all of this equipment

@vogman

3 жыл бұрын

Many jewellery designers don't have any casting equipment. Many CAD or wax design and send their items off to casting professionals. You can generally Google these services 😁

Hey man, Hope you are doing well !!! I can see that your graphite crucible is pretty used. What is your experience in terms of crucible longevity, lifetime ?? How many average uses you can do with a well maintained crucible ?? Thanks in advance and keep the good work on !!! BTW I tried to contact you on IG, but your account seems not feeded regularly !! Bye!!!!

Thanks for your videos, I do enjoy them. Re buying the books, Australians will be paying 165 aud even with the 10 dollar discount. So they are not super cheap by any means.

@vogman

4 жыл бұрын

Ouch! Sorry to hear that Mark. Maybe in time they'll do a kindle version or something : )

@markstafford5586

4 жыл бұрын

VOG it’s expensive for sure but I really like what you do and I crave for more. Buying the book will no doubt help with the acquisition of more knowledge and I’m all for that. Keep up you great work, it’s appreciated my friend.

@vogman

4 жыл бұрын

There's good content in these books and the steps are simple, but I've never read any other books on the subject to compare. Given what you've said, I think you'll enjoy the content and quickly adapt the techniques for yourself, which is what it's really all about : )

Geoff, I know you can buy wax ring blanks, but do you know if you can melt/cast that hard wax in silicone molds? I would think that would make things go much faster if you are making similar rings (or anything else for that matter) - make your own custom "95% there" hard wax blanks.

@vogman

4 жыл бұрын

Hi John, yes you can. I've recycled the carving wax you saw in this video on previous occasions, usually into a silicone muffin mould. It's not very good as an injection wax, but it's happy to be melted and poured : )

What do you use for the mold? Is it just plaster of Paris one can find at a hardware store? Or is it something special?

@vogman

Жыл бұрын

This guide to Lost Resin Casting will have all the answers you need kzread.info/dash/bejne/X4ip1rGbdMXehdI.html

Ferris File-A-Wax is definitely good product.

@vogman

4 жыл бұрын

Agreed Vincent. I tools and shapes brilliantly : )

Note to self. Must get a new hobby involving stockings :) Hope you are keeping well VOG.

@vogman

4 жыл бұрын

I tried that, but I got banned from all the local lingerie stores ; )

I like it

@vogman

4 жыл бұрын

thanks : )

What an interesting video - it´s nice to see an online production promoting a real, paper book, too. Though I would of course expect nothing less from you, I did think it was very chivalrous of you to refrain from mentioning in this video how you did get hold of the stockings. I´m sure that Ms. Jolie is grateful to you for your gentlemanly tact in this regard. Lastly, I was a little puzzled when you mentioned that the book directed you to reduce weight by hollowing out the ring - does this refer to the band, the bulgy bit, or both?

@vogman

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Del... I promised Angie I wouldn't say, but fortunately she never watches my videos. As for your last comment, it involves the previously demonstrated stick and is best avoided.

so Vog, how do you like this setup now than your previous outdoor big pours, this looks great for jewelry , thinking now Im invest in all of this stuff and use the gas furnace for big pours .

@vogman

4 жыл бұрын

It's all about what you want to cast Zach. I started big and outside, but then realised I enjoyed small and detailed much more 😊

@zachofalltrades6116

4 жыл бұрын

VOG well my electric foundry just was delivered about 10 mins ago, still haven’t bought the wax injector or the investment vacuum machine I found some that look like the one you reviewed but a knock off brand on eBay for around $650 I think I’m about to buy it the more I watch your videos and a few other guys the more excited I get!

@vogman

4 жыл бұрын

You'll love it : )

Besides the gold and silver, can you also cast stainless steel?

@vogman

3 жыл бұрын

I've heard rumour you can, but I can't be certain.

Can you please tell me the advantage of using plaster with a vacuum as opposed to the sand approach. Thank you!

@vogman

3 жыл бұрын

Theoretically, wax in plaster achieves the best possible finish as the plaster forms a perfect negative copy of the wax. Once the wax has been melted away, molten metal is poured in and vacuum sucks THROUGH the porous plaster, pulling the metal into every part of the pattern. Sand can get trapped in tiny details, spoiling the finish, so you can see how plaster has its benefits. But, of course, when you want something big cast, you almost always return to good old sand 😊

@GlennMeder

3 жыл бұрын

@@vogman Thank you for your response. But with plaster the mold is destroyed every time, right? How do I make a mold that I can use multiple times?

@vogman

3 жыл бұрын

Try this weeks video Glenn - kzread.info/dash/bejne/kaKuj5OliMqrf7A.html - 😊

@whitebeard420

3 жыл бұрын

@@GlennMeder its destroyed with sand every time aswell mate.

You should use your Dremel to finish the wax ring as well as hollow the knuckleduster bit out before investing. much less metal and a lighter ring. Maybe get Dremel to send you a set of products to review on some more of the rings from the books?

@vogman

4 жыл бұрын

In honesty Louw, it was deliberate. The book demonstrates the hollowing process, but I fancied a big 'knuckleduster' type ring. It felt great : )

A subtractive method of creating a wax pattern? Mind blown. ;)

@vogman

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it John : )

GREAT, AS ALWAYS VERY INSTRUCTIVE, PLEASE WHEN USING RESINS IN YOUR VIDEOS WE WOULD LIKE TO SPECIFY WHAT YOU ARE USING IN EACH VIDEO (THE NAME OF THE RESIN), THANK YOU Great, as always very instructive, please when using resin, we would like to know which one you are working with in each video (the exact name of the resin you use)

@vogman

4 жыл бұрын

Ok, thank you

2:41 - You can stop right there, perfect ..... if you're casting a sway-bar bushing for my old air-cooled VW. LOL

@vogman

4 жыл бұрын

That's a bit of wax carving even I can do... a slice off a wax tube : D

@williamalmeida9999

4 жыл бұрын

siempre hay un estupido que critica todo....,el esfuerzo de un hombre en AYUDAR a otros es algo VALIOSO , las palabras vanas y la critica destructiva es muy comun en aquellos que no le interesa ayudar a nadie

Cool

@vogman

4 жыл бұрын

Many thanks : )

How DID you get your hands on the stocking?!?!?!?😎

"Fortunately, I had a stick...". ROTFLMAO

@vogman

3 жыл бұрын

It was a nice stick 😁

How much is your electric bill?

@vogman

4 жыл бұрын

The answer is easy, Dylan... I never look : )

@whatthefunction9140

4 жыл бұрын

@@vogman basicly 0 then! Genius!

You could use a Flex Shaft! HAHAHAH

@vogman

3 жыл бұрын

Have you been reading my scripts? 😁😁😁

Based on your content all you do is cast stuff all day, and you don't own files!? :D

@vogman

4 жыл бұрын

Not suited for wax, no. Coarse files are ideal and those I don't have. If I need to coarsely file metal, I tend to use an angle grinder : )

@Del350K4

4 жыл бұрын

@@vogman That´s the spirit - angle grinders are wonderful things, and should be celebrated more widely in our culture : )

Mi nombre es Jorge Parra y aparezco como señor electron, no se porque, pero igual sere su discipulo