Love how the color of the resin looks with the wood. Beautiful pen!

@ManCrafting

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I’m glad you like it.

Your shop is waaaay to clean. What a concept.

@ManCrafting

5 жыл бұрын

That was probably the only clean spot in the shop. 🤣

Beautiful job . Looks amazing

@ManCrafting

5 жыл бұрын

Michael Hale thanks!

Awesome work Chad! This is something I really want to get into.

@ManCrafting

6 жыл бұрын

Crafted Workshop thanks Johnny. See you next month at WorkBenchCon.

Great demonstration of the process with great results! Nice!!!

@ManCrafting

6 жыл бұрын

Herb Lichtenberg thanks! I appreciate you watching and taking the time to comment.

Very easy to understanding. Well done video. Thanks for sharing

@ManCrafting

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for stopping by! Appreciate the feedback. I hope you can use the info. Resin casting is a blast.

Awesome looking pen Chad! Great video very informational thanks for sharing my friend!

what a nice pen - good work, chad!

@ManCrafting

5 жыл бұрын

Slap Stuff Together thanks guys. 😁

Thanks for the video.

Nice pen and blank!

@ManCrafting

6 жыл бұрын

Andy Pugh thanks Andy! Thanks for taking a minute or a few out of your day to watch.

LOVE IT!!!!

@ManCrafting

5 жыл бұрын

Bear's Attic Woodshop thanks Bear.

Great job Chad. Pen is beautiful. Cant wait to see whats next

@ManCrafting

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Steve. Hopefully it won't take as long for the next video to come out.

The best I've seen on doing this. Simple as that. Great video. Great music. Great pen.

@ManCrafting

6 жыл бұрын

Rag Tie great to see you commenting! Thanks for watching and thanks for your kind words. Love you man!

love it thank you. Rock On!!

@chadfrommancraftingtm5734

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and taking a minute to comment. I appreciate it.

Awesome video, Chad! Eventually I'll be looking to get into casting when I can afford it. Thanks for a great reference.

@ManCrafting

6 жыл бұрын

Cross Cut Creations it took me a while. Definitely a lot of different things to make it happen are required. Thanks for watching!

Cool tool hack and pen turning Chad!! Looks like you'll be having fun with the pressure pot!!

@ManCrafting

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Michael. I appreciate you watching. I can't wait to make some more blanks!

Awesome video!

@ManCrafting

5 жыл бұрын

Ping Ong thanks!

Thanks for the video Chad, gonna save this so I can make a pressure pot in the future. I appreciate you taking the time and effort to make this video! 👍🏻😉👊🏻

@ManCrafting

6 жыл бұрын

Bill's Builds thanks! Glad it will be useful to someone.

Awesome work and very informative. I'm glad you explained it, high five!!

@ManCrafting

6 жыл бұрын

ESCAGEDO WOODWORKING Thanks Eloy. Appreciate you coming back to watch it.

Beautiful pen Chad! Love the vid too!! 👌👍

@ManCrafting

6 жыл бұрын

Heath Knuckles thanks Heath. You know how many times I’ve said I’ve wanted to do this. Finally!

Wow! That is one pretty pen.

@ManCrafting

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I have been carrying it everyday. I have been getting a lot of comments and questions about it. Orange tends to catch peoples eye.

Looks good Chad!

@ManCrafting

6 жыл бұрын

Mark Saunders Mark! I hope you’re doing well. Thanks for watching. Good to hear from you.

Great overview, I want to do that one of these days.

@ManCrafting

6 жыл бұрын

Kaged Creations can’t wait to see you do it! Thanks for watching!

Nice work, Chad. Great looking pen.

@ManCrafting

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ryan! Appreciate you watching and commenting.

Very nice pen and informative video🌟👍

@ManCrafting

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I appreciate you watching and taking a moment to leave a comment.

I really need to make a pressure pot. I have a 2 gallon pressure pot for painting - now I need to get off my third point of contact and make the conversion. Thanks for the kick start!

@ManCrafting

6 жыл бұрын

Mark Lindsay CNC good luck! Let me know if you have any questions.

@MarkLindsayCNC

6 жыл бұрын

Will do! I just might...

Thank you for this overview! Hoping your affiliate links have everything I need and I can finally get started after this :'D

@ManCrafting

2 жыл бұрын

Let me know if you have any issues. I’ll make sure to update links.

In joyed seeing that from start to finish. Not all videos do that. Thy leave something out for you to get at!

@ManCrafting

5 жыл бұрын

Ernest Boatwright Thanks. I’m glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for taking a minute to let me know.

Nice job

@ManCrafting

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I appreciate you taking a moment to comment.

Chad, cool video! I liked seeing the whole process from liquid resin to finished product. Never did anything like it myself, but now I might give it a try. Thanks!

@ManCrafting

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bernie! WorkBenchCon is coming up fast. See you soon brother.

You did a freaking excellent job BTW!

@ManCrafting

6 жыл бұрын

BloodSweatnBass thanks man. Always appreciate you watching and support. 👊🏼

Cool video Chad I’ve wanted to make a pressure pot for a while but was nervous ! Thanks for laying it out clearly 👍 love the Pen

@ManCrafting

6 жыл бұрын

Asgard Woodturning you can do it. I have to say I am that way with a lot of things. Repairing my Kath was one of them. I’m trying to rid myself of those reservations and dive in.

Thanks for sharing, Chad.

@ManCrafting

6 жыл бұрын

Mike Peace Woodturning Thanks Mike.

Thanks for the shout-out Brother!!!Love the video Chad! I've watched it all the way through twice now!

@ManCrafting

6 жыл бұрын

Alex Krause Absolutely my pleasure. You pushed me to do it. To the extent of sending me stabilized wood. How can I not follow through? I’m hooked now!

Good job

@ManCrafting

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I was pretty happy with how the pen turned out.

Nice presentation, I could totally do this if I ever make the leap.

@ManCrafting

6 жыл бұрын

Dan The Maker Man with ought a doubt. It’s a lot of fun. You would do amazing things. It is easier with the lights on. Some people even add focused lights on the subject.

I did pretty much the same thing with my pressure pot. I haven't got to try it out yet, but I did pressure test it already, so its ready to go when I get around to casting some blanks.

@ManCrafting

6 жыл бұрын

William Todd awesome! Can’t wait to see what you create with it!

Awesome idea. I'm going to use this idea to make a home autoclave

@ManCrafting

5 жыл бұрын

kody frost what will you be curing in the autoclave?

@kodyfrost

5 жыл бұрын

@@ManCrafting cleaning my slides, pipettes, and containers for my home microbiology lab

@ManCrafting

5 жыл бұрын

Ahh, that's another use for an autoclave. I haven't been in a lab in a while, except my wife's. She still does lab work.

Great video Chad. I had no idea you were turning. I’m following pretty much the same guys. I hope to a my lathe soon

@ManCrafting

6 жыл бұрын

Mark Lengal turning is so much fun. I think the quick reward of a finished usable product has me hooked.

Nice job. Well explained. If anyone tries this consider using a low torch or heat gun to loosen the existing fittings. Whatever they use dries hard and hard enough to actually allow you to snap off the relief valve and it is a poor excuse for a sealant. Use a deep well socket wherever possible. Also, after returning 2 of these I realized that they all had small leaks at the fittings so the hard sealant they use sucks, so just plan on removing and re-sealing all of them. Use a thicker sealant like he uses in this video, not loctite or teflon tape. Once you do that it seals and works fine. They don't tell you in the instructions but the relief valve is adjustable by turning the slotted fitting on the top. Mine kept opening at 45 psi before realizing that it was adjustable. (DISCLAIMER: be careful not to set it higher than 50psi.)

@ManCrafting

6 жыл бұрын

Great tip. I didn't have that experience, but I'd hate for anyone else to.

@anaphylaxis2548

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip!

@ManCrafting

6 жыл бұрын

Janet McPhail my pleasure.

@JetSkiBuyFixPlaySellChannel

4 жыл бұрын

It's most likely red thread loctite which can be melted with heat like you mentioned. Commonly used in auto repair when you don't want something to come loose. Comes in two main types. Red and blue. Blue doesn't need heat to loosen it.

Awesome looking pen Chad!!! 👍👍

@ManCrafting

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mike! Hope you're having a great 2018. Have you thought about coming out for the WorkBenchCon?

@TheMuzShop

6 жыл бұрын

Not going to make the WorkBenchCon this year but I am planning on going to the UK in May. Hope a great 2018 to you.

@ManCrafting

6 жыл бұрын

Well then, I'll see you again in May!

Thank you so much Chad

@ManCrafting

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. It really does mean a lot to me.

Really enjoyed the edit of this one! Great job on your first pen brother...Feel the addiction seep deep within!!! :) Looking forward to more...More ....MORE!

@ManCrafting

6 жыл бұрын

Michael Zurcher thanks Michael. Looking forward to yours as well. You are turning some mind bending stuff lately. Love to see how it’s done.

@MichaelZurcher

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks brother!! I have a back log of like 10 or more projects I have filmed....Just haven't really been to motivated to edit....I will eventually get to them...but at the moment I have just been enjoying the extra shop time :)

I'm with AndyB on this one...Nice job and I can see one of these in my future. I always put my pen tubes on the lathe in between the pens bushings and clean them with a solvent to get and oils let on them form the manufacturing process and then sand them on the lathe. It goes real quick and easy this way and I get a really good "tooth" on the tubes.

@ManCrafting

5 жыл бұрын

Interesting tip If they are smooth I now rough them up and use alcohol to clean them, never considered putting them on the lathe.

I see you found another rabbit hole........LOL.....very nice pen Chad

@ManCrafting

6 жыл бұрын

Yep. It’s an illness. That said, this rabbit hole can go deep. So many possibilities.

AWESOME Chad!! Is it ok to say, that video was beautiful, on a Mancrafting channel? Well..... It was!!

@ManCrafting

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jake. I tried. I still have plenty of room for improvement. It will come. Thanks so much for watching.

Resin casting is on my list of things I want to do, but that's a long list!

@ManCrafting

6 жыл бұрын

It was on mine for over a year. Once Alex sent me the stabilized burl, I had to move forward. I'm happy he did. All sorts of blanks are about to get made.

Don’t let anyone “borrow” that pen, it might walk off! Very nice project 👍🏻

@ManCrafting

6 жыл бұрын

Haha. That's funny, but you are right. The biggest offender is my wife. She keeps trying to borrow it.

great video brother! I didn't know that the blanks had a tube in the middle. I couldn't figure out how you got the blank hollow. I liked how you wrote "the end"

@ManCrafting

6 жыл бұрын

U Do It Thanks! I always love and appreciate your support. Are you going to make it to Makers Central?

And all along, I thought those were vacuum pots. Great vid.

@ManCrafting

6 жыл бұрын

Greg's Garage Thanks Greg. They do haven both. To stabilize wood they put resin and wood in a vacuum. I think the resin is real thin. .

That was cool. I need a pen like that. Shit..... everyone does!

@ManCrafting

6 жыл бұрын

It's my absolute favorite pen right now. I carry it everywhere. Thanks!

Great job! You explained the process of converting the tank very well. Did you have any problems keeping pressure at first? I had a few air leaks my first go round. The pen looks great! I look forward to seeing what you do next.

@ManCrafting

6 жыл бұрын

Joe Pierce I did. Had to chase them down. Kind of surprised too. I thought I did a good job sealing it.

Great video Chad. Love the music too. Where did you get the vacuum set up for the lathe?

@chadgrosklags5757

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mark! This is the one I have. amzn.to/2T6YZqR

Thanks for the vid! What were the sharpie marks on the lid for?

@ManCrafting

2 жыл бұрын

So I could line the lid up the same every time. The gauges on top will interfere with the latches.

Hi Chad, great job on the video. Very informative. One question, was the wood piece stabilized before casting?

@ManCrafting

4 жыл бұрын

It was. I got it predyed and stabilized from my buddy Alex.

Great video. I hope to start this at some point. Question: what's the difference between pressure and vacuum for this? I've seen both.

@ManCrafting

6 жыл бұрын

David Coburn pressure reduces the size of bubbles. It’s typically better for resin casting. Vacuum is used to do stabilizing. So it’s pulling the resin into the would by a vacuum.

Hi Chad - great video. What is the gunk you are using from the tube to seal the threads. I have used PTFE tape and my pot leaks like a sieve. I get it up to pressure and withing 10 minutes it has lost 20 odd bar. The pen is great and I can't wait to try something similar. Thanks a million - Gavin (Botswana)

@ManCrafting

4 жыл бұрын

GavinPam Meyer it’s a pipe sealant. www.amazon.com/Rectorseal-23631-Brush-Thread-Sealant/dp/B0002YPAFY/ref=as_li_ss_tl?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1525051950&sr=1-1&keywords=gas+pipe+thread+sealant&dpID=51tKrqNK4HL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch&linkCode=sl1&tag=httpswwwyo0da-20&linkId=549aae23e6c535ab63b6a8da1a1bee16

Good job! Beautiful! Have you realised that the point of the lathe is off centre?

@ManCrafting

5 жыл бұрын

I actually had assembled the pen Mandrel incorrectly. It was unfortunate since I had this blank for the video.

👍👍👍👍👍

@ManCrafting

5 жыл бұрын

Gib Clark 👊🏼👍🏼🤙🏼. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

Something you may be interested in trying. I did an acrylic blank and left the tube as is, someone recommended painting the inside of the hole drilled with paint, like silver or whatever, so the brass didn't show through.

@ManCrafting

6 жыл бұрын

Mike Hebert Drew from Ox in the Shop also mentioned this. I didn’t mind the Brass, but I was not happy with the way the glue was spotty. I tried to create a brushed look on the brass. The paint tip is a great idea. Thanks.

@hebertmike

6 жыл бұрын

Yeah, the paint on the inside hides the glue, too. I had that issue on the acrylic blank I did a couple weeks ago. I just started turning and only got to make a few pens before I headed overseas for some training. I'm going to dig into your HF pressure pot build when I get home, I'd like to do some casting of my own. Thanks :)

Love the video and the music just an advice check you tail stock it was to shaky you cold have had a better finish if it was more center and not shaky like that. But you rock man it looks good.

@ManCrafting

5 жыл бұрын

robinson vargas thanks. I had the mandrel assembled incorrectly. I didn’t realize it until after I had started the video. This was my first hybrid blank so I just let it roll and tried to minimize the obvious mistake in post. Not everything can be fixed in post. 🤷🏻‍♂️. Thanks for watching and your friendly way of pointing out the issue. I appreciate that. Not all comments are so kind.

Great video. What was the liquid after 12000 grit micro mesh?

@ManCrafting

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks! It's some friction polish. amzn.to/2qDSpxN

Ok Chad, I've gotten into the powdercoating because of you and I've always liked custom pens. So after watching this and several other videos afterwards... I'm intrigued enough to where I want to get started. I want to be able to turn pen blanks, bowls, and cups. What would I need equipment wise to get started doing this? And any pointers on websites for supplies?

@ManCrafting

6 жыл бұрын

I have to say that woodturning is a lot of fun, and I can't imagine many people wouldn't enjoy the satisfaction that comes with turning a block of wood or a tree limb off a fallen tree into something absolutely beautiful and useful. I'd shop around for a lathe. Maybe even a used one. I have a jet 1221vs. I noticed a lot of the stores that provide classes use this and I could find anyone that said it was junk. It's a midi or Mid size. You can get a mini, that is really a pen turning lathe, or a full size and they can get up there in price. Once you have the lathe you'll need a chuck. Nova makes great chucks. They have several options. PSI or Penn State Industries also has their own chuck that a few friends have. It gives you a lot of flexibility with several sets of jaws. www.pennstateind.com/store/CUG3418CCX.html That said, there are a lot of projects that don't require a chuck. Next you'll need turning tools. There are basic sets out their. Two options on style, traditional and carbide. The learning curve on traditional is a little steeper, and carbide is quick. I turned something with no instruction the first day I owned my lathe. I think Lathe tools and a lathe is the bare minimum. Some people even make their own carbide turning tools. Which I want to try. So for places... Not sure what you have local, but online www.woodturnerscatalog.com/ and www.pennstateind.com are great resources. There are a lot more out there as well. Hope this helps.

Do bike pumps work with pressure pots? Do the nozzles fit?

@ManCrafting

5 жыл бұрын

brad cha I’m sure it could. Just need to add fittings to make it work. Normally the bike pump uses bike valves. This is set up for a quick connect.

Hi! If I plan to get the TCP Global 2 1/2 G from Amazon do you think the parts listed in the description will fit? Unfortunately, Harbor Freight doesn't ship overseas. T_T

@ManCrafting

4 жыл бұрын

Great question. The only part you might need to change is the one that screws into the lid.

Who makes the molds you're using? I really like the design. Also, would a canning setup work as a vacuum chamber instead of the pressure pot?

@ManCrafting

5 жыл бұрын

I know some people have modified pressure cookers to use as a pressure pot. I’m not sure about a vacuum. The blanks are from www.lizardblanks.com Jared makes some amazing blanks.

@HarlieJ

5 жыл бұрын

@@ManCrafting Thanks!

@ManCrafting

5 жыл бұрын

HarlieJ my pleasure.

Awesome pen! What pressure you set it at? And how long?

@ManCrafting

5 жыл бұрын

It does depend on the resin, but for Alumilite, I did 50 PSI for about 90 minutes.

@dwaynebourgeois5627

5 жыл бұрын

@@ManCrafting awesome thanks! I have some alumilite I'm gonna try today

Chad , why when I put the pressure on 60 psi ,from release valve air drain to 32psi and stop .what should I do ,please let me know if you know what I’m talking about Or I am wrong thank you

@ManCrafting

5 жыл бұрын

Djalil Esfahani sorry I’m just seeing this. You’ll need to adjust it or replace it if it’s bad.

Now i know what i need to buy with my harbor freight gift card i got for christmas. Recon it would qork as a vacuum chamber?

@ManCrafting

6 жыл бұрын

I don't think so. I know Zac has a video on stabilizing resin, which is the obvious next step. I was just fortunate enough to have Alex Krause encouraging me and sent me a bunch to get me rolling.

@johnpierce1720

6 жыл бұрын

It will work as vacuum chamber but you need to make a clear lid so you can watch bubbles to make sure you don't overflow and ruin your vacuum pump. I made one out of corian with an acrylic insert in the center. There are others on the tubes that show how to make vacuum chambers that might help.

@ManCrafting

6 жыл бұрын

John Pierce thanks. Good info.

@gs121002

6 жыл бұрын

They will work both as a pressure pot and a vacuum chamber but you need to use a dual vacuum/pressure gauge. I tried putting resin under a vacuum, instead of pressure, but did not get good results. The resin bubbled up and hardened. Conclusion: Resin is too thick and cures too fast to vacuum. You have to put it under pressure.

@ManCrafting

6 жыл бұрын

G. Salisbury if I was using it for a vacuum, I’d use it specifically for stabilizing. The resin is watery and is pulled into the wood.

After installing the reused pressure valve you said to install "this" the big black thing with the two outlets but never said what "this" actually is (the part info didn't pop on screen like the other parts). , and also can these all be purchased from the same place

@ManCrafting

6 жыл бұрын

BloodSweatnBass the this part comes with the pot. The rest of the parts I have links to in the description. I wasn’t able to find them at Harbor Freight.

Hey there! I did the conversion and all my fittings are great, but the lid leaks. Any tips for that?

@ManCrafting

5 жыл бұрын

Bigtgamer 1 where is the kid leaking? My first pot had a bad weld. I exchanged it and the new one works great.

@bigtgamer1

5 жыл бұрын

@@ManCrafting I think it's leaking at the gasket. Possibly not sealing completely.

@ManCrafting

5 жыл бұрын

Bigtgamer 1 if that’s all try lubricating it. Sometimes the gaskets loose elasticity and a simple layer of petroleum jelly gets it sealing again.

Chad, when I hold on it bay finger stop releasing air . But as soon as taking my finger off start again. Probably I have to buy one. Thanks

@ManCrafting

6 жыл бұрын

Djalil Esfahani try tightening it without pressure. Then pressure it back up and see if it holds. Mine did, but I now not all do.

Nice video, beautiful pen. But, i didn't care for the loud music. I much prefer that you explain what you are doing and why.

@ManCrafting

2 жыл бұрын

Sorry. Just trying a different style video at the time.

I have a leak at the joint under the gauge. I’ve taken it apart, wrapped the threads with Teflon tape, added a liquid thread sealer to the threads, and reinstalled but still leaking. Can you stop a slow leak without taking it apart again? Like maybe using hot glue or something similar?

@ManCrafting

3 жыл бұрын

Is the leak at the weld, or where the fitting goes in? If it’s the thread, I’d try plumbers putty instead of tape. If it’s the weld, I’d probably grind the paint in that area and repels it if you have that ability. If not, try JB weld for metal. Or maybe flex seal.

@TxMasterOfNone

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I was thinking JB weld also. I know it’s good for stopping radiator leaks but wasn’t sure about air.

@ManCrafting

3 жыл бұрын

@@TxMasterOfNone I think if you put it inside the pressure is pushing against it would be into the lid and should seal without an issue.

What psi do you pressurize to?

@ManCrafting

5 жыл бұрын

midnitebo I set it to 50psi.

I am new to all this, so instead of using a vacuum to remove air bubbles, you used presser to force the resin into the wood, is that correct?

@ManCrafting

4 жыл бұрын

Martin Mackett I’m using pressure to compress the air bubbles so small they are invisible.

@martinmackett2758

4 жыл бұрын

@@ManCrafting Thanks. learn something new every day

@ManCrafting

4 жыл бұрын

Martin Mackett there is another resin process where you vacuum the air out and it pulls the resin into wood or other porous materials. This just happens to work differently.

@martinmackett2758

4 жыл бұрын

@@ManCrafting Thanks once again, do you think that in would be possible to adapt a pressure Cooker into a vacuum pot??

@ManCrafting

4 жыл бұрын

Martin Mackett just be sure that it’s capable of 60 psi. Many brands are.

Awesome pen, I'm starting to setup mine but I've seen others leaving there stuff in the pot from 24 to 48 hours but you had yours in for 2 hours? , ??? how come

@ManCrafting

3 жыл бұрын

Terry Raines different acrylics have different cure times. That’s the only reason.

@terryraines9952

3 жыл бұрын

@@ManCrafting thank you. Ill re_read the instructions

Great video. Thanks for sharing. Can I ask a couple questions? Is there a good place to buy air hose fitting adapters? Mine always leak. Did you forget to paint the brass tube to help hide it in the red clear resin? What did you mix into the resin? Looked like shavings of some type. Again love your videos.

@ManCrafting

6 жыл бұрын

Hey Jim thanks for watching. I get the hose adapters at random places, these happened to be at Lowes. I haven't noticed a huge difference in quality. I do have some leakage that I need to run down. Very well may be that fitting. I'll let you know. As for the brass tube. I was ok with it being visible. I has sanded it uniformly to look like a brushed finish. The problem I had was the glue didn't cover consistently, which could have been a bigger problem if it blew out. It didn't, so that's good. After I posted the video a friend of mine, Drew Oxford from Ox in the Shop told me he paints the inside of the blank to cover hide the glue up. I also watched another of NV Woodtwerks videos on gluing acrylic that should help on future acrylic projects.

Chad , why when I put the pressure on 60 psi ,from release valve air drain to 32psi and stop .what should I do ,please let me know if you know what I’m talking about

@ManCrafting

6 жыл бұрын

Some of the air pressure valves are set very low, and some are just plain faulty. First try adjusting the screw on the pressure relief valve to see if it will hold the pressure at a higher level. I don't have one in front of me at work, but turn it so the screw is tighter, I believe clockwise. This should allow it to hold to a higher pressure. If you can't get it to hold, it may be a good idea to buy a more reliable pressure relief valve. I know some people change it right a way, I've been lucky so far. Also, make sure that it's the valve that is leaking and not another place. I had a mad weld and had to exchange mine.

How big does the compressor need to be?

@ManCrafting

3 жыл бұрын

Any compressor that would get the pressure up to 60psi would work. I could probably pull it off with a bike pump.

Man I was iffy watching this with that awful channel title but damn bro you brought out those flakies for the resin and I was in love. Great job!! (ps you don't have to clarify that it's crafting for men no one would think less of you if you just called it any other type of crafting channel lol)

@ManCrafting

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. The story of the name... I was using a cricut vinyl cutter to make masks for sandblasting images on stainless with a good friend. His wife and my wife were in another room talking. At some point one of them said, "Look at our boys doing their arts and crafts." We got a little indignant that we were being called "boys." In a non serious way. So jokingly we said "We're using a sandblaster! This is manly!. We are doing manly arts and crafts." and now you know the rest of the story.

@Kitanith

6 жыл бұрын

LOL thanks for the story :) I just wanted to let you know that I'm using your video for my own pressure pot! Also, the second link you put up is linking to the wrong item :( This one Solid Brass Quick Coupler, 1/4 in NPT Male Thread link. And if you don't mind answering as well...I would love to know what glue/sealant you're using for the pieces you're attaching.

@ManCrafting

6 жыл бұрын

Crazy, not sure what happened on that link. I will track down the correct one and get it fixed. I used T Plus 2 Pipe Thread sealant. I added that to the links as well. Thanks for the heads up.

Is it really that easy? How much do you think it cost total?

@ManCrafting

6 жыл бұрын

Luke Owen Luke it has to be. I did it. 🤣 I got the pot with a coupon so $75 the rest of the parts were about $20.

@MrOwen703

6 жыл бұрын

Looks like a great deal, got to love Harbor Freight. I thought I would have to spend a lot more money for a pressure pot like that! Thanks for the great tutorial.

@ManCrafting

6 жыл бұрын

Luke Owen my pleasure. I subbed to your channel, so I’ll be watching for your hybrid projects. 😉

Anyone have Lowes numbers for these parts?

@ManCrafting

5 жыл бұрын

Eric Richardson I don’t. But I think the links have all sizes.

Are you getting into prop making?

@ManCrafting

6 жыл бұрын

tcrazygirl I haven’t yet. But I may at some point.

Like the outcome of the pen. Something's going on with either your mandrel or your tailstock awfully shakey.

@ManCrafting

6 жыл бұрын

Yea, I had the mandrel on incorrectly. I figured it out after I finished and realized what I had done. I tried to obscure that issue the best I could. lol I haven't turned a pen since March, and mistakingly thought I remembered what I was doing. Oh well, next time it will be aces.

@techedfireman4981

6 жыл бұрын

We are always learning no matter how much we do something.

@ManCrafting

6 жыл бұрын

What was it David said on the most recent Making It Podcast... I'm a Problem Creator. I create a new problem, then try to figure out the best camera angle to deal with the problem. lol

Why you use transparent resin for a pen? You can see the pen inside

@ManCrafting

5 жыл бұрын

Well, since doing this I've learned a few things. I thought that seeing the brass would look cool. I'd still use transparent resin, I just would paint the inside of the acrylic to give an even look vs the glue being uneven. So... Kind of comes with doing things the first time. You don't know what you don't know. Thanks for watching.

The part with the lowes link is down. Can you please update the link?

@ManCrafting

5 жыл бұрын

Jacob Hoogenhuizen thanks. I’ll track it down and update.

@ManCrafting

5 жыл бұрын

amzn.to/2EQNnF9

I don’t have cap for safety valve . And I sed if I put my finger on it stop releasing air.

nice! as most pen makers say I wanna try casting my own, and WHATS UP WITH YA TAILSTOCK????? buy a new mandrel or turn between centers. plus going above 1500 grit is pointless work just use brasso or some other liquid metal or silver polish, saves alot of time and you get the same finish

@ManCrafting

6 жыл бұрын

The tailstock was fine. I had installed the mandril for the pen wrong because I hadn’t used it in a while. I didn’t realize the issue until I was done. At that point it was a little late to redo it. I had to figure out the best way to still use the footage. I’m doing most things for the first time that I put on video. If I can do it, anyone can.

Great job Chad, one more thing to add to the list of things I want for my shop, take a look at RJB Woodturner's channel. He mostly turns pens, but has recently gotten into casting and has created a unique tray set up for his pot, same one as you.

@ManCrafting

6 жыл бұрын

Up Woodworks I’ve seen a few of his videos today. They are popping up as suggested when I come answer comments. I’ll take a look for that specific one. Thanks Justin!

@upwoodworks4987

6 жыл бұрын

Here are direct links to 2 that I think could prove beneficial to you. kzread.info/dash/bejne/aKyos5dmZKWseqQ.html kzread.info/dash/bejne/pGdtlreLoKyyYKw.html

@ManCrafting

6 жыл бұрын

Just saw this in my Spam Folder. Thanks for the links. I rarely go to the spam folder.

is this a tutorial or a music video?

@ManCrafting

5 жыл бұрын

Spongeworthy yes.

The cap fitting you sed 1/4 but when you order it on Amazon. 3/8 you chooses If do something please do it write . Know I have to return it. And order 1/4

@ManCrafting

6 жыл бұрын

Sorry about that. Hope it didn't ruin your day. Thanks for the heads up. I'll check and see if possibly I grabbed the wrong link or if it was changed by the seller and get it corrected.

@ManCrafting

6 жыл бұрын

Sure enough. That listing originally had three sizes, and now it's down to 2. Thanks for the heads up. I'll find a listing that works.

@ManCrafting

6 жыл бұрын

Fixed. It is now right.

What if you strip your pressure valve while trying to replace it what do you replace it with?

@ManCrafting

4 жыл бұрын

If it was me, I’d weld the opening shut and redrill and tap it.

@Pridetoons

4 жыл бұрын

@@ManCrafting Would that be the only way.

@ManCrafting

4 жыл бұрын

Pridetoons aka Afro Lion exchange it. Is it new?

@Pridetoons

4 жыл бұрын

@@ManCrafting Well yeah I just bought the pot. I couldn't get the the pressure valve off. The nut got stripped. Also I just bought a new one from Amazon I hope it fits.

7:29 oops!

@ManCrafting

4 жыл бұрын

clutch2827 I don’t even need to ok, and I’m sure you are right. I’m sure there are more oops as well. 🤣

@clutch2827

4 жыл бұрын

@@ManCrafting I appreciate you showing the process warts and all.

If you’re measuring resin by weight, why not just use one cup?

@ManCrafting

5 жыл бұрын

Fred Weaver your asking why not measure it all in one cup? Mostly because of the open time. Once I pour A into B I have to start the clock. This was one of my first times doing it and I didn’t want that pressure especially since I was filming which adds time and complexity to a process I’m still learning. I’m sure it’s fine to do it that way. It would cut out a step and save a cup.

Enjoyed your video but have some non-critical observations: 1. The Chinese built Harbor Freight pressure pots are only good for 60 pounds which won't get rid of 100% of the air bubbles. If you get an American made one, you can jack your pressure up to 200 pounds which will dissipate all air bubbles. 2. That being said, I would not reuse the Harbor Freight pressure relief valve. They are notoriously unreliable. Safley test it to see if it blows at 60 pounds. If not then replace it with an American made 60-pound version from Amazon. 3. If you add an elbow on the bottom side of the lid where the air enters, it won't blow the resin out of your mold when you fill the tank. 4. Sometimes those Harbor Freight pressure pots leak which can be fixed by putting a little Teflon rubber lubricant on the gasket. 5. The bottom of the pressure pot is curved so it is hard to get a mold to sit level especially when air is entering the chamber. To fix this, cut a plywood circle the same size as the inside diameter of the pot and put it in the pot. That will give you a flat surface to sit your molds on. It will also catch drips and runs so they don't collect on the bottom of your pot. 6. Get a 2" radius carbine tip for your scraper (a curved square), you will find it works MUCH better. And you won't have to use an inside scraper to do your finish work. 7. When you mix your resin so fast, you will introduce air bubbles. Stir slower and get fewer bubbles which is what you are trying to eliminate with the pressure pot. 8. You will get better results if you dump the mandrel and turn between centers. It is more accurate and will save you from off- center blanks caused by an over tightened mandrel. That is all. Carry on.

@ManCrafting

6 жыл бұрын

G. Salisbury thanks. Very well written list of tips. A few I have done. A few I should do. The Carbide tip I’ll get ordered today. As for the plywood bottom I made one with my logo and posted it on Instagram a while back. Absolutely a great tip. The stirring I have found to be true as well. Bubbles are not good. Slow and steady is much better. If I start casting more, I’ll look into a better made pot. The harbor freight is definitely a compromise. I’m usually the person who would rather buy once. Not sure why I went cheap on this. I also have the elbow on. I can only imagine the mess. Thanks again. Great info.

@thebinarydragon

6 жыл бұрын

What type of Teflon Rubber Lubricant? Who makes it and where can I get it?

@thebinarydragon

6 жыл бұрын

Because I need to try that. Mine looses about 5 psi every hour and I can't find a leak in any of the fittings.

@ManCrafting

5 жыл бұрын

Nicholas Hudson any pipe thread paste will do. That’s just what I had. I picked it up from Home Depot.

Cool vid despite the music being atrocious.

@ManCrafting

5 жыл бұрын

speedsterwinston music is a personal thing for sure.

How to make a pressure pot......Take your pressure pot and blah blah blah so you’re not actually showing how to make one.

@ManCrafting

5 жыл бұрын

It's inferred that it's to make resin blanks. I guess sometimes it's better to spell it out.

Nice job

@ManCrafting

5 жыл бұрын

prince mark thanks. I’m about to start doing a bunch of new resin projects. I’m glad I put this together.