Melting cast iron at home - Element Cube Collection (DIY)

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We have reached the seventh cube for the element cube collection: Cast iron! Made from a pair of disc brakes, which was quite a challenge to get melted due to cast iron's high melting point.
As something new the cube is engraved using electro etching, where an electrolyte of vinegar and table salt is used. The power supply is set to 12V and draws around 500-1000 mA. Please remember good ventilation when doing this.

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  • @BuildItMakeIt
    @BuildItMakeIt9 ай бұрын

    Using the strength of my brother is my favorite type of strength to use.

  • @cvspvr

    @cvspvr

    3 ай бұрын

    i bet the strong brother would survive being dunked into the furnace

  • @NET-POSITIVE
    @NET-POSITIVE Жыл бұрын

    You can us yellow mustard too, works well to etch iron or steel. Just cut out a stencil smear a layer on and wait about 15 minutes for a dark etch.

  • @jakobhalskov

    @jakobhalskov

    Жыл бұрын

    Cool, never heard about that technique :)

  • @cmleoj
    @cmleoj9 ай бұрын

    Thank you for this video. I was surprised by the time involved to melt the cast iron. The electro etching was fascinating to watch. The girlfriend is quite a catch.

  • @JulianMakes
    @JulianMakes7 ай бұрын

    Very nice job!

  • @ebzerelmarov9785
    @ebzerelmarov97856 ай бұрын

    How did you make the steel melting stove and what do you use as fuel?

  • @othername1000
    @othername100027 күн бұрын

    Thank you for the video and answers in the comments

  • @Eisenmann86
    @Eisenmann86 Жыл бұрын

    Nice colection of Metals 👍

  • @jakobhalskov

    @jakobhalskov

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks PR Technik - more are to come :)

  • @Geo64x
    @Geo64x2 ай бұрын

    I think the iron got hardened and more brittle after quenching, you should probably temper it before cutting

  • @sunychristo5610
    @sunychristo56105 ай бұрын

    What is the name of softens that you put on the melting cast

  • @jasonlarman788
    @jasonlarman788 Жыл бұрын

    That’s a cool video 🤘🤘🤘

  • @bilbo_gamers6417
    @bilbo_gamers641710 ай бұрын

    You should try pouring it into a thin sheet and decarbonizing it to turn it into regular iron. I haven't seen anyone do this.

  • @ReddyNaik-cf1uy
    @ReddyNaik-cf1uy3 ай бұрын

    How much time will taken melting iron bro

  • @bilbo_gamers6417
    @bilbo_gamers641710 ай бұрын

    Would be great to be able to cast beds for machines like this.

  • @theprince6590
    @theprince6590Ай бұрын

    Does anyone know where can I find an iron foundry that could make a cast iron cauldron??

  • @danycage6457
    @danycage645711 ай бұрын

    hello, what kind of crucible you use to melt iron? actually i heard about the silicon and graphite crucibles degrades easily when it reaches the 1500°. Thanks for your help

  • @jakobhalskov

    @jakobhalskov

    11 ай бұрын

    Hi Danycage, we used a sacrificial crucible of unknown brand as this was a one time experiment to see if we could reach high enough temperatures to melt cast iron :)

  • @SebastianHalskov

    @SebastianHalskov

    9 ай бұрын

    It's a mistake it says 1538 c that's pure iron, cast iron that we used melts at around 1200 c. We used a cheap china clay graphite crucible.

  • @danycage6457

    @danycage6457

    9 ай бұрын

    @@SebastianHalskov ok, thanks for the information. Do you know something about steel melting/casting? i heard about induction furnaces and tungsten crucibles

  • @btsenterainment07
    @btsenterainment07 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks brother for helping one day before exam

  • @jakobhalskov

    @jakobhalskov

    11 ай бұрын

    It's my pleasure

  • @harlech2
    @harlech26 ай бұрын

    Pretty girls always make casting more fun!

  • @ebzerelmarov9785
    @ebzerelmarov97856 ай бұрын

    Hello. I ask you very much, can you help me?!

  • @addictchris2503
    @addictchris2503 Жыл бұрын

    Bronze is not an element, but the cube is cool nonetheless :)

  • @minecraftkidabuayad8667
    @minecraftkidabuayad8667 Жыл бұрын

    so how are you going to get gold?

  • @jakobhalskov

    @jakobhalskov

    Жыл бұрын

    Selling my house, my soul and everything :b

  • @minecraftkidabuayad8667

    @minecraftkidabuayad8667

    Жыл бұрын

    @@jakobhalskov lol bro I am such I big fan love your content bro

  • @Kaiserboo1871

    @Kaiserboo1871

    Жыл бұрын

    @@jakobhalskov How about start with Silver. It’s cheaper.

  • @jakobhalskov

    @jakobhalskov

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Kaiserboo1871 I got silver for some of the jewellery I make; for now I cannot justify parking a lot of money in a solid cube of silver (even though I want to do it).

  • @Kaiserboo1871

    @Kaiserboo1871

    Жыл бұрын

    @@jakobhalskov Understandable. On the bright side, at least Gold is cheaper then Platinum.

  • @usarmy500
    @usarmy500 Жыл бұрын

    Need to get some aluminum in there for your cubes

  • @jakobhalskov

    @jakobhalskov

    Жыл бұрын

    I already got a lovely aluminium cube in my collection

  • @Hoptimistline
    @Hoptimistline Жыл бұрын

    Ved ikke, om jeg er mest vild med det flotte smeltede jern 1:51, din søde shortsssommernumse 0:43, eller at kalde en frysepizza for en "little snack" 1:14 ❤

  • @TrebbienGuitar
    @TrebbienGuitar Жыл бұрын

    'Au' næste gang? :D

  • @jakobhalskov

    @jakobhalskov

    Жыл бұрын

    Den er på listen! Dog meget langt nede :P Cirka 1 mio kroner.. Sølv er mere overkommeligt dog, men også lidt meget at have 8-10.000 kr stående på hylden :D

  • @ebzerelmarov9785
    @ebzerelmarov97856 ай бұрын

    hello

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