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Freeman Metal Works
United States
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 23 ธ.ค. 2021
Shortly after teaching middle school Social Studies for the first time (Ancient Civilizations), I thought it would be cool to cast my own historically-faithful bronze sword. That Spring Break (March/April of 2021), I started metal casting as a new hobby. After watching lots and lots and lots of casting videos and following dozens of casting channels, and after nine months of my own casting, I decided to start putting my own vidoes on TH-cam. Who knows, maybe I'll have something started to keep me out of trouble after retirement (in just a few years). 😉
S03, E13: Testing the second Vader sword
It was a busy summer, so I didn't get to this as soon as I wanted to. Better later than never, some say.
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S03, E12: Hamburger patty mold
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School is out, summer is here, and it is burger season. Music: "March of the Slaves" played on my Epiphone Les Paul Special II through my Digitech RP355. I'm playing my old late 1960s vintage Yamaha four piece drum set from when I was a kid in junior high in the late 1970s, with an economy Zildjian cymbal pack from the mid 1990s (Scimitars? I'll have to double check). I eventually gave the enti...
S03, E11: Mother's Day
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Something I made for my mother-in-law. Music: "March of the Slaves" played on my Epiphone Les Paul Special II through my Digitech RP355. I'm playing my old late 1960s vintage Yamaha four piece drum set from when I was a kid in junior high in the late 1970s, with an economy Zildjian cymbal pack from the mid 1990s (Scimitars? I'll have to double check). I eventually gave the entire set to my son ...
S03, E10-May 4th 2024-Imperial credits
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I needed some cash on this May the Fourth . . . Long live the Empire! That last scene should show 8 aluminum, 2 Nordic Gold, and 1 bronze credits. Music: "March of the Slaves" played on my Epiphone Les Paul Special II through my Digitech RP355. I'm playing my old late 1960s vintage Yamaha four piece drum set from when I was a kid in junior high in the late 1970s, with an economy Zildjian cymbal...
S03, E09-Will it trellis?
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This video shows my first attempts at playing around with a tap and die set. This might lead to more ambitious projects. PITTSBURGH SAE and Metric Tap and Die Set, 60 Piece from Harbor Freight www.harborfreight.com/sae-and-metric-tap-and-die-set-60-piece-60366.html Music: "March of the Slaves" played on my Epiphone Les Paul Special II through my Digitech RP355. I'm playing my old late 1960s vin...
S03, E08-Soap mold(ish)
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This video is a bit of a collaboration between me and my daughter, who makes soap. Music: "March of the Slaves" played on my Epiphone Les Paul Special II through my Digitech RP355. I'm playing my old late 1960s vintage Yamaha four piece drum set from when I was a kid in junior high in the late 1970s, with an economy Zildjian cymbal pack from the mid 1990s (Scimitars? I'll have to double check)....
S03, E07-Hot Ones Season 23 challenge (melting something other than metal)
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Just doing something a little different for this video. Growing hot peppers is another hobby of mine. My son and I decided to try out the latest Hot Ones hot sauces and take the Season 23 challenge at home. Hot Ones Hot Sauce 10 Pack-Season 23 heatonist.com/products/hot-ones-hot-sauce-10-pack-season-23 Music: "March of the Slaves" played on my Epiphone Les Paul Special II through my Digitech RP...
S03, E06-Bronze Eggs
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I thought I would make some bronze eggs to go along with my brass eggs from last year and my aluminum eggs from two years ago. Music: "March of the Slaves" played on my Epiphone Les Paul Special II through my Digitech RP355. I'm playing my old late 1960s vintage Yamaha four piece drum set from when I was a kid in junior high in the late 1970s, with an economy Zildjian cymbal pack from the mid 1...
S03, E05-Can AI make a decent YouTube metal casting video? A second attempt with a honey press.
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I was asked by a former student if I have ever made anything useful. While I thought my plant stand was fairly useful, they actually meant if I made a machine or at least a machine part. I think this disk for a honey/fruit press qualifies. And it's a chance to test out AI again. This time I cut down my individual clips before sending them off to Skynet. Music: "March of the Slaves" played on my...
S03, E04-Can AI make a decent YouTube metal casting video?
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I was asked by a former student to make a cast of a 3D print he created. I'm giving AI a spin. Comment below on your opinions of the AI video. Music: "March of the Slaves" played on my Epiphone Les Paul Special II through my Digitech RP355. I'm playing my old late 1960s vintage Yamaha four piece drum set from when I was a kid in junior high in the late 1970s, with an economy Zildjian cymbal pac...
S03, E03-Valentine's Day project
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Here's a quick weekend project I did for my classroom. Happy Valentine's Day, everyone! Music: "March of the Slaves" played on my Epiphone Les Paul Special II through my Digitech RP355. I'm playing my old late 1960s vintage Yamaha four piece drum set from when I was a kid in junior high in the late 1970s, with an economy Zildjian cymbal pack from the mid 1990s (Scimitars? I'll have to double ch...
S03, E02- The Vader Sword reborn
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I put the entire build in a single video. Music: "March of the Slaves" played on my Epiphone Les Paul Special II through my Digitech RP355. I'm playing my old late 1960s vintage Yamaha four piece drum set from when I was a kid in junior high in the late 1970s, with an economy Zildjian cymbal pack from the mid 1990s (Scimitars? I'll have to double check). I eventually gave the entire set to my s...
S03, E01--Making the Intro song for Season 3.
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Yeah, I probably made this a bit more complicated than it needed to be. Music: "March of the Slaves" played on my Epiphone Les Paul Special II through my Digitech RP355. I'm playing my old late 1960s vintage Yamaha four piece drum set from when I was a kid in junior high in the late 1970s, with an economy Zildjian cymbal pack from the mid 1990s (Scimitars? I'll have to double check). I eventual...
Two years on YouTube
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I'm reflecting (briefly) on two years year on TH-cam and speaking about where I'm going from here. Music: "March of the Slaves" played on my Epiphone Les Paul Special II through my Digitech RP100. Written by James Freeman, Alicia Fink, and Bradly Freeman
Harbor Freight Metal Cutting Band Saw
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Originally filmed on 05/10/23. I got a set of tips for my Dremel. I'm trying them out for the first time here. No, they are not a sponser (but I would entertain offers). CENTRAL MACHINERY1 HP 4 in. x 6 in. Horizontal/Vertical Metal Cutting Band Saw www.harborfreight.com/horizontal-vertical-metal-cutting-bandsaw-93762.html Music: "March of the Slaves" played on my Epiphone Les Paul Special II th...
Casting keys at home: Key Casting Challenge
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Casting keys at home: Key Casting Challenge
Yo load up those journals love the drums
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2:14 how’d you cut it so easily with such a dull edge?
Probably through the witchcraft of physics. While the edge was dull, there was still an edge.
I never knew casting an eraser in aluminum could be so relaxing.
Keep the good work up man
You should sell those also I'm in your class for titan core this year
Thank you for your kind words.
Hey Mr freeman letting you know I won't be there next year because I'll be moving.
Blessings in your new place!! I hope you do well there.
@@freemanmetalworks1698 thanks you are one of the coolest teacher I met school.
1:24
Why was it not carved well?
I did this mold quick and dirty on Tinkercad. Had I done proper work I would have put draft along the inside and outside edges.
this is awesome
Thank you.
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I’m in your walls
Will I need to call an exterminator?
Mr freeman it’s me Michael I told you I would comment
You told me this today?
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now you'll just have to figure out what, if anything you need to spray on the top for simplier release.
Chatter, I asked my daughter about that before the pour (off camera). She was concerned about contaminating the soap. I do not know the ins and outs of her soap making (all-nature or organic or anything she might have going on there), but with her being a chemist, I deferred to her judgement on using any sort of release. Thanks for the comment, Chatter. I'm sure others were thinking the same way you and I were.
Constructive feedback, the algorithm recommended me this, so I watched the whole thing (on mute) to help you out. Intro is way too long. Lots of boring footage. Music is obnoxious. Some places to improve. Hope you find success in the future!
I have learned over the years that my intros are not for everyone.
@@freemanmetalworks1698 but he's right when he says it's a little too long. Most of us viewers really do not care that much for intros. Rather show more steps / talk in depth about what you're doing.
I apologize if I suggested that he was wrong. I did not mean to say that at all. I don't know, though, if I would say it was true that most don't care about intros, but you could be right in that. I will disagree about most rather see more steps/talk in depth about what I'm doing. It does not matter, according to the stats that I am seeing on my videos if I make them short and only show some of what I am doing, or if I show and explain everything I am doing. This is one reason I wanted to try AI. I was hoping I could just send it all of my footage and have it make a video that was half-way decent. It looks like my videos have the same amount of viewed time whether I put in a lot of effort in it, or put in less effort in it. Since my effort didn't seem to make as much of a difference as I would have liked, I decided to make the videos that I was happy with at the time I made them. I do like my intros; however, with my next video, I'll put a note as to where someone can skip to to avoid the intro all together. @@IIIAnchani
nah...I only watched half of the video, the pictures of 'Foundry Sand' lingered too long and I got bored. I then checked out one of your edited videos and subscribed from that.
The honest answer to the question posed in the title is 'no'.
Ai failed. Too much unnecessary footage.
Thank you for that feedback!!! I completely agree . . . I thought this video sucked a lot worse than my videos often do. If I try this again, I will cut out all of the "dead" time in each segment, and then let AI do its thing. I was really hoping that AI would have done all of that for me, but it looks like it doesn't.
wood ?
The handle is wood, sword and pommel are aluminum.
Your metalwork is excellent; your videos could use some editing. I would advise recording everything with two cameras and then using cuts. I subscribed to support you.
Thank you for your support, Tony!
The dremal sanding was painful to watch. How many hours were you there sanding? You really need to get a real belt sander. It would pay for itself, it dremal bits alone, not to mention time and your sanitary. But great job getting it done with what you have. I only say this because I myself have spent way to much time using a dremal. 2x72 belt sander saved me. I made my own at first.
I add pieces of equipment to my shop/shed bit by bit. A belt sander is on the list.
Hi mr.Freeman im in your creative writing class.
Yo!
Hi Mr.Freeman
Yo!
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That’s intro was both satisfying and unsatisfying at the same time
Indeed!
This is rlly good
Thank you.
I like it better the more I hear it, nice job Jim.
Funny you should say that. I was telling Brad the same thing. I am a little more happy with it than I was when I first put it together.
This is actually good
Thank you.
I think you should try to make a Mando helmet that has a 2 year for starting your channel.
Hello Mr freeman it is nice to see that you have 400 hundred subs.
Good work, 2 years is impressive, keep up the good work ❤
You should make the Star Wars currency credits as seen in The Mandalorian
I might have that on the slate to complete by May 5th. 🙂
1. If your sand was straight out of the bag it wasn't dry. It has to be completely dry. I put mine on concrete to suck out the moisture. 2. You stopped pouring in the middle of it. As soon as you stop pouring the sand will cave in and you'll have a failed cast. 3. You used a piece of aluminum for your pouring cup... It melted. That's why I used steel soup cans.
Thanks, HM! Those will be considerations for that second try!
"go vandals" boo!
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Where did you get 900+ cans?
And I have 1000+ and 1100+ waiting in the wings! I am a bit behind in my can melting. To answer your question, I get a lot of cans from my co-workers and some from students from the school I teach at.
some boron spray may have helped there, I think that is the stuff I've used before when pouring copper and brass into light weight molds to keep it from sticking. I've also seen others do that for alum on alum pours like you were doing. Stuff isn't real cheap, but it lasts for a few pours each spray from what I recall.
Chatter, I will look into this. Thank you.
Looking forward to seeing this. I used tape once, and i dont think it worked out well. I dont remember... You have a crucible yhat holds yhat much aluminum???
I plan to make this pour this weekend (with the video sechedule for Dec. 13). That's my biggest concern, crucible capacity. I didn't think about it one bit until after I initially cut out the foam pieces. Then, after spending all that time doing that, I had to decide if I was wanted to keep going, or scrap what I had done and retry after resizing the project. I decided to press on, if for no other reason than gained experience. And it will make for an interesting video (I hope). I already have in mind what I will need to do for my secod attempt. I'm also thinking about swtiching to investment/ceramic slurry instead of plaster. Dipping/submerging the foam will probably do a better job of getting into the nooks and crannies of the piece, which include two tunnels. There is only one real problem that I can "see" in my head with what I have in mind if/when I need to make that second attempt . . . it will probably need to be asymmetric. I love symmetry. Ahhhh . . . it's part of the journey.
HECK YEAH KEEP UP THE WORK MAN
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Hello, Andrew!
I think this is beautiful, a wonderful tribute to Pepper. I wouldn’t be able to narrate either. Love to your family, I think it’s great your daughter does the hearts for those who know the pain of miscarriage. Thank you for sharing this with us Brother Freeman.
Brother that came out beautiful! And it’s so perfect for the stand!
JAM, the final assembly comes out on Wednesday. While there was some frustration and fighting with it, I was stunned at the finished product. It's got me thinking about casting parts for a larger whole, rather than the single pieces I typically do.
Great video! Sorry to hear about your past losses. I have a cat and she is 13. I'd hate to see her go 😞
Hey Mr. Freeman this is Cameron I am in your 2nd period this is so cool that you do this, it is amazing see you on Monday.
Have a great weekend, Cameron!
It came out great! It's surprising sometimes how aluminum can flow through such a small space.
I was certainly surprised.
A work of art , beautiful done 👍
Thank you. Thank you very much!
Yo Mr. Freeman whats up im still watching your videos its Raiden!
Yo, Raiden!
Awesome! Thanks for including me in the video. I can't wait to see what you make.
It's always good to acknowledge those that inspire and instruct. 🙂