To anyone thinking of trying fractal wood burning: 1: I do not recommend trying it. Fractal wood burning is extremely dangerous and it can kill you in an instant. 2: If your going to try it regardless of my warning not to, I made a video on fractal wood burning safety: th-cam.com/video/Ye_bqZ6VuCw/w-d-xo.html Please watch this video and if you do end up trying it, follow all my steps in the video EXACTLY and please feel free to ask me any questions you have!!
Then take this video down, you hypocrite! You're collecting ad revenue of something that killed more than 50 people in the US and UK alreadt. Who knows how many more have lost their lives BECAUSE OF YOU!
I came here after watching Ann Reardon’s video on the “how to cook that” channel on how this is killing people and the horrific injuries resulting from this…… please don’t do it.
I’m here because I’m watching a video by Ann on how TH-cam removed HER video explaining how deadly this is. Yet in their wisdom TH-cam is leaving the how to videos up. Guess TH-cam wants to see more ppl die.
A warning in the description is not enough your video should have opened with a very clear warning on how utterly dangerous this is including steps to ensure safety like including an emergency cut off, and warnings to never touch the device while it's running, and a warning to shut off power first before attempting to save someone. And a general warning not to actually do this.
I agree this is extremely irresponsible. If someone accidentally touched the board or contact they would be killed by 2000 volts. 200 is enough to kill most people This video should be removed
I can agree somewhat. But the difference between this and any other dangerous diy task? Like replacing a car battery. The average person that might want to perform wood fracting, probably won't even have the correct tool to try something like this.
@@liamkearns7278 the biggest difference with this and most other diy's that are dangerous is that if you fuck this up in anyway you will die. 2000+ volts and 1+ amps will kill you outright
It isn't the 34 people who have died doing this that scares me. It's the people who didn't die, but have lost the use of their hands and arms after being melted and charred by one of these homemade units. And those gloves are not rated for 1500 volts.
I lost most of my memory from it had 11.9 amps blow a hole out if my hand I had to get skin graphed broke all my teeth when I clinched up and they even think I developed some dyslexia from it most frustrating part is knowing you KNEW how to do all kinds of stuff building cars my job making things but can't remember how to do most of that stuff and having to relearn things my memory comes and goes like random shit makes me remember stuff I had forgot about in the most random times and then I'll literally forget everything 5 10 mins later it's super cool but extremely dangerous and really easy to screw up and sometimes u might get a baby shock and think oh that's nothing and get comfortable and then it will get ahold of u and there's nothing u can do I had enough time to say get it off me before I blacked out and hit the ground lucky a friend was there to give me cpr for 10 mins tile I was rushed to the hospital then airlifted to a different one 2 hours away and put in a coma for 2 days and stay for another week getting skin graphs and tests. If ur gonna do it 🙏🙏please do ur research on how to do it safely
At least 33 people - ranging from rookies to experienced electricians - have died from fractal wood burning since 2016, according to the American Association of Woodturners. The group has banned references to the dangerous process at its events, as well as in its articles and publications.
@@mafurock33 weirdly they took down a very popular video about why it's dangerous :o a lady was explaining the dangers and begging people never to try it (she wasn't doing it herself, just telling people not to) and they took it down for "harmful and dangerous content" :o but videos showing how to do it have been up for months or even years. Heaps of people reached out to youtube and they reinstated her video but I don't think anyone flagged her video as it was a safety video. Sometimes TH-cam just does whatever it wants sadly!
Yes. And these videos don’t belong on TH-cam. Most don’t have the warning here in the description and there should be a warning in the video itself. People watch and think it’s safe or not very harmful. Everyone should report these videos as the dangerous and harmful acts that TH-cam supposedly is against.
Quit whining and quit telling others what to do. Some people actually follow property safety precautions and aren't reckless. The guy has a long stick wrapped in electrical tape and electrical gloves on . If you can't take care of yourself get off the internet
This must be the most stupid hack that exists, I have read that many people have actually died. Even if you plan for safety an accident could easily happen, like your hand slip and you would die immidiatly (unless you get CPR immidiatly). So specially stupid to do all alone, not sure either if it's a good and moral thing to show this on youtube even if everyone is responsible for themselves but many just don't use their brain or research .
@@--..__ It only takes one elapse in concentration to end up dead, redundancy is safety. Sure electrical tape but they were not wearing electrical resistant gloves, (they are just basic leather work gloves) considering the danger these gloves should also be up to their elbows. They are also not standing on a electrical safety mat, nor do they have an electrical resistant apron on. Again considering the dangers of fractal wood burning, they themselves are not taking enough precautions. I agree that some people actually follow property safety precautions and aren't reckless but unfortunately this video is one of the reckless ones.
@@--..__ even if you wear insulated gloves YouCan still get extreme injuries for life. In one a proffesional electrician did this with insulated gloves and he could see the smoke literally coming off from the gloves that were practically welded to his hands. This isn't safe even for proffesionals.
This is true of a microwave transformer that puts out 500mA. Many of us use a neon light transformer that only puts out 30mA. For reference, it is about 100mA that will kill the average adult. Reardon has turned this into a boogeyman while also making it main stream. More people who have never heard of this will now try it. If these videos start getting censored there are only going to be more people using dangerous methods instead of learning the safe and proper ways to do this.
to the people who watch this who wants to do this but doesnt have any experience, please for the love of all thats good DONT DO THIS, this is extremely dangerous and can mutilate or KILL you if you get hit for even just A SECOND
Experience or not its still incredibly dangerous, one slip and unless you are seriously fortunate you will die and even if you survive you are injuried for life. Watch th-cam.com/video/wzosDKcXQ0I/w-d-xo.html or if the link isn't working (as it isn't for some) search how to cook that, her debunking videos are great and the more views her video gets the better. Get informed, save a life.
To an extent therein lies the problem, the getting hit for just a second - due to electric shock you are unable to let go so that second would most likely be full time until someone can SAFELY isolate you, by which time you will already long be toasted. If you are "lucky" enough to get hit for just a second (e.g. the shock was to luckily knock you to an isolated location) then you may well survive but that's unlikely as you typically loose full control of your body and freeze as you are electrocuted. Your brain and feelings still work though so you go through the horrid pain (both physical and emotional) right until the very end.
I took the transformer from a microwave but didn't go any further with it , though of "3000" volts inches away said no thanks you , need only one slip to get your wing's, so anyone thinking of doing it think again the 37 that died thought exactly the same, "I'll be carefully "
it's amazing the impact ann reardon's video has had on this topic... now anyone who sees any videos on this topic is definitely going to know that it isn't safe, even if the creator themselves doesn't offer a warning. The comments are more than enough to let people know that this isn't a good idea. I love ann reardon.
@@centralintelligenceagency9003 Part of her point is that not just the uploaders are responsible, but TH-cam is too. She has a series of videos discussing harmful and sometimes deadly crafts and "hacks" she finds on the internet. Her target is TH-cam. Holding TH-cam responsible to its platform. She's also often going after content farms who make those compliation videos full of stupid stuff, but this craft was the exception.
Knowing just how dangerous playing with electricity is, why is there no don't try this at home warning in the video? Why is it hidden away in the description where its easily missed? And linking the resin is just encouraging people to try and replicate this highly dangerous craft.
YES, not only did he ONLY add the warning hidden within the description AFTER a bunch of people have died, but he’s purposely not taking the video down or editing the video to add an ACTUAL warning where people will ACTUALLY see it, bc this guy cares far more about getting money from all the views. Sadly, even adding these comments is helping him get more money, bc “interaction” is the only thing the youtube algorithm cares about. Hitting “dislike” still helps the video get more hits/views. Reporting it is the only way to eventually get dangerous content removed.
People really need to understand, this isn’t just “dangerous”, this is literally like dancing on the edge of a cliff. If you misstep, trip, lose your balance, have a brain fart, etc. and just so much as *graze* anything with this setup (tools, table, wood), you’re dead. It’s not a matter of knowledge/expertise, it’s about not putting yourself in a situation where the most minor misstep can instantly kill you.
when Ann Readon said that in 7 out of 10 cases (or a similarly high ratio) in which you come into contact with the setup *you're dead before you even hit the ground* i honestly felt a chill go down my spine... terrifying...
@@LilYet i mean... no. just no. there's no "safe" way of doing fractal wood burning. there's no case where you being "fine" is guaranteed or even more likely than you dying.
@@CrystalGreenNYC pyrography is where its at when it come to wood burning theres a reason pyrography has professional tools for it and not wood fracking
To the channel uploader, I am not insulting you. However, it is infuriating that such a dangerous video continues to be up on TH-cam while a video that is explaining the dangers of fractal wood burning (Ann Reardon) is demonized and is deemed as "dangerous" and "harmful."
yah he doesn't give a damn. He'll keep it up because he wants his likes and YT money and doesn't really give a damn shy of putting up some dumb disclaimer so he doesn't have to feel like he's contributing to maiming and deaths
shut up lol. people who do this are professionals at it. Just like any dangerous hobby. Examples: Scuba/Sky diving, hunting, driving any many more. It's the peoples fault if they get themselves injured/killed for trying something dangerous without proper research. And no, looking up youtube videos or websites doesn't count as research. Even then, it doesn't take a rocket science to know Wood burning alone is dangerous, especially adding high voltage. Your stupid if you try it randomly.
Is it really that pretty? I can hardly see the appeal of it. It might be, if the burns were even and spread out nicely from one end to the other. But most of the time, they're not. Some clumps up in one place, a few burns are much more severe than others and char big ridges into the wood, which don't look all that nice even after all the cleaning and touching up.
Thank you for the warning in the description. I’m not a TH-cam creator, but if there were a way to put that warning in the video itself, it would be even better
That's not enough. It looks so cool, so any video showing it is enticement to try it, and it can kill you so easily as it's 2000v of electricity and your circuit breaker failsafe won't stop it. This art has burned down a few houses.
Can you please take down this video for the sake fo public safety? This video shows fractal woodburning. What you made is beautiful, albeit potentially deadly. Any video showing this at all promotes the idea. This extremely dangerous DIY hack will kill the user instantly if the slightest thing goes wrong. This idea has spread through social media and over 70 people have died trying this, including experienced professionals. These videos ALL need to go down for the sake of public safety.
Natural selection, if you are ingorant and get down to unsafe things without proper knowledge despite warnings then you are guilty of yourself. Although I have the impression that the usa is a country full of intellectually disabled people where even on a cup of coffee there must be a warning that it is hot and can burn.
The same could be said for driving down the road... Not much in life is without risk, some things involve far more risk than others. Experience, knowledge, preparation and common sense go a long way towards mitigating risk. Whether it be working safely with high voltage, using a chainsaw, working at height, with industrial machinery, you name it, if you don't know and understand what you are doing, it will kill you.
@@jasonalvarez5840 My 37 year old son is a certified "Utility Arborist". His job is to lead a crew to clean up around high voltage lines when they are hit by trees and/or lightning. The company he works for sends guys in when the utility company can't handle a situation, or need help getting the lines sorted out. He, and his guys are sometimes a hundred or more feet up in the air, in the middle of a storm, in the middle of the night. Everyone is careful. I mean, they are not careful, they are super f***king careful. All the time. All the time, not 99.99%. Some people would be perfectly fine doing fractal burning in their garage, most wouldn't. There's a reason not many people do my son's job. (By the way, if you were wondering...Yes, I am a proud dad)
@@bruceburnswoodshop1620this is a very dangerous tutorial and it shouldn’t just be left up. Not everyone is going to know that is dangerous and some people WILL try it. If you care about your viewers, the people who watch your videos, then you would take this video down for everyone’s safety. The description isn’t enough, someone else is gonna get hurt
@@bruceburnswoodshop1620 honestly its not that creative, its have the same effect as giving a toddler a pencil and asking them to draw crazy lines. It gives nothing.
shut up lol. people who do this are professionals at it. Just like any dangerous hobby. Examples: Scuba/Sky diving, hunting, driving any many more. It's the peoples fault if they get themselves injured/killed for trying something dangerous without proper research. And no, looking up youtube videos or websites doesn't count as research. Even then, it doesn't take a rocket science to know Wood burning alone is dangerous, especially adding high voltage. Your stupid if you try it randomly.
It’s amazing how these videos are aloud to say up….but Ann’s video telling people how dangerous it is and how so many people died because of videos like this that makes TH-cam feel the need to take it down???
shut up lol. people who do this are professionals at it. Just like any dangerous hobby. Examples: Scuba/Sky diving, hunting, driving any many more. It's the peoples fault if they get themselves injured/killed for trying something dangerous without proper research. And no, looking up youtube videos or websites doesn't count as research. Even then, it doesn't take a rocket science to know Wood burning alone is dangerous, especially adding high voltage. Your stupid if you try it randomly.
@@Wolfinityy wow telling me to shut up just for spreading awareness of this and of Ann’s video while also being viewer as her as well hmm can’t imagine 👀 look there’s one thing being a professional and doing it but another if your showing viewers at home on how they can do it too with what they have….when there is multiple videos and of diys home videos being constantly being shown to you of everyday people like you it can be easily assumed you can do it as well. Skydiving is not something for everyday people… planning is required because usually you’ll have an instructor with you and well you need a plane….videos being shown to you with everyday house hold items it can be seen as something easy to do and obtain. Look at Ms Yeah pop corn in a tin can that got a young girl killed, it can be assumed that adult would know better but when it comes to children it’s not the same case…must of missed that in Ann’s videos huh? Now with this video being made by a professional, being a professional it should be stated in the video right away not just some last min description. I don’t believe he should get his channel taken down he has beautiful work and has a right to show it, I believe there’s more he could of done to spread this issue
It looks lovely but PLEASE DO NOT TRY THIS AT HOME. 34 people in the USA alone are dead due to this technique. The power required to burn the wood is around 2000V after it's been through the transformer. That is ten times the amount required to kill someone. Kudos to the creator for doing this safely with beautiful results BUT PLEASE DO NOT DO THIS AT HOME.
@@Liverpool1616 Ho ho your funny. But fucking about with high voltages and mixing it with salt water is very very stupid. But hey go for it but watch you don't melt your fookin hand off.....
More than 2 people. Please, no one try this shit (Edit: I realize you were referring to two specific people in one incident. Sorry for misunderstanding. Nevertheless, a lot have people have died from this or have been gravely injured. Thanks for your comment in warning people about this)
Fractal burning is suicide for anyone without electrical experience, and insane for those of us who have it. Having worked with electricity for years in the utility industry I understand full well how much power it takes to turn wood into a conductor... And I would never play with that.
@@jasonvincent1818 do people rig up DIY nonsense from microwaves and use car jumper cables and nails to weld while having zero experience with welding beyond reading some forums and watching some videos?
I am kind of shocked anyone would need a warning not to DIY a microwave transformer into a dangerous device with the same voltage as overhead electrical cables to burn wood to the extent that it creates white hot flames... I get scared of using a chopstick to take toast out of the toaster. Electricity is fucked.
One time I took 90 volts to the hamd. I had thought an item I was working on had discharged. It hadnt. It felt like a baseball bat hit me. But it wasnt gonna kill me. I work on small electronics constantly. Im experienced. I point out my dumb mistake to point out that even experienced people sometimes slip up. But, when it comes to the type of voltage fractal burning takes, you dont get to go "damn that was dumb" and go on with your life. Dont do it.
240V, which is the voltage of a regular home outlet, is what I had the pleasure of receiving. Rare that people die from it but it's still dangerous. ~8 times that will kill you pretty quickly
I did a "damn that was dumb" once at the top of a 65 foot sailboat mast. I took out my metal multi-tool to probe a mast-head light. I had personally turned off every breaker that fed the equipment up there. I had forgotten about strobe lights and capacitors. I managed to hang on as it tried to blow me off the two tiny folding steps I was standing on. Didn't even let go of the untethered multi-tool, so no-one standing below me got it through the skull. Damn that was dumb.
One of these days, there will be an internet challenge for people to rip out their own intestines while trying to remain conscious. If you can successfully hold a handful of your intestines high into the air for 15 seconds, put them back in, and suture yourself shut, you win.
Reported. How can they remove the “this is dangerous video” but keep this up?! Why show this video but not put in the video how incredibly dangerous it is. This isn’t an “oops” and walk away with some scrapes and bruises. This is immediate death or life long injuries
shut up lol. people who do this are professionals at it. Just like any dangerous hobby. Examples: Scuba/Sky diving, hunting, driving any many more. It's the peoples fault if they get themselves injured/killed for trying something dangerous without proper research. And no, looking up youtube videos or websites doesn't count as research. Even then, it doesn't take a rocket science to know Wood burning alone is dangerous, especially adding high voltage. Your stupid if you try it randomly.
You should take this video down. It's not enough to just put a warning in the description. The video still being up despite the warning gives the impression of 'some people can do fractal wood burning' rather than 'no one should attempt fractal wood burning!' 2 electricians have died attempting fractal wood burning. Even if you think you know what you are doing or you understand how electricity works, it's still so easy to make a mistake and wind up dead. If this video isn't taken down, I'd urge everyone to report it.
It's not illegal to do dangerous things. Some people CAN do fractal wood burning. Most people should not. Most people don't understand the dangers and how to do this safely. That doesn't mean NO people do. With your logic, no one should post car racing videos.
@@michaelscalisi4316 1. They didn’t say it was illegal 2. They didn’t say nobody can do fractal wood burning, they said that no one *should attempt* to try it. 3. P sure most car racing videos don’t make it seem like this is something everyone can try out if they want to.
shut up lol. This isnt a tutorial. people who do this are professionals at it. Just like any dangerous hobby. Examples: Scuba/Sky diving, hunting, driving any many more. It's the peoples fault if they get themselves injured/killed for trying something dangerous without proper research. And no, looking up youtube videos or websites doesn't count as research. . Your stupid if you try it randomly.
Since TH-cam removed dislikes, it's less clear that this is a dangerous video. You should really take this down, a warning in the description isn't enough to stop some other bone head from frying their heart from this
shut up lol. people who do this are professionals at it. Just like any dangerous hobby. Examples: Scuba/Sky diving, hunting, driving any many more. It's the peoples fault if they get themselves injured/killed for trying something dangerous without proper research. And no, looking up youtube videos or websites doesn't count as research. Even then, it doesn't take a rocket science to know Wood burning alone is dangerous, especially adding high voltage. Your stupid if you try it randomly.
Here's a very good explanation from 'Big Clive' a qualified electrical engineer as to how this could possibly kill you. th-cam.com/video/FBeSKL9zVro/w-d-xo.html
They didn't die from watching this video. If they died, they did so for failing to take proper safety precautions when dealing with high voltage electricity. The creator of this video is not responsible for any deaths, so knock it off with the sensationalism.
As awesome and beautif as this is, you should REALLY have a danger disclaimer BEFORE thevideo, as many ppl have dies from attempting this from watching your amd others videos, a couple in my town JUST did....
@@Kaisolostudio most ppl dont read the description box, which is why i suggested it should perhaps bE In the video because of all the idiot copycats who dont have the education and common sense the way the ownder of this channel does... 😊
Thank you for just showing what can be done with this method but did not show how to make the equipment. You literally take you life in your hands doing this and many 100's of people have died doing it.
Be careful folks: Couple electrocuted to death making art hyped on TikTok, officials say. María Luisa Paúl, The Washington Post April 26, 2022. When investigators responded to an April 6 fire at a Wisconsin home, they were immediately stumped. The house in Marathon County, northwest of Green Bay, was badly burned and its owners were nowhere to be found. But once the blaze was extinguished, officers found two bodies in the garage - those of Tanya Rodriguez, 44, and James Carolfi, 52. Firefighters suspected foul play, and Marathon County sheriff's deputies started looking for clues to solve what they thought was a homicide case. Then, pathologists conducting the couple's autopsies proposed a theory that changed the course of the investigation: that Rodriguez and Carolfi had died after electrocution from fractal wood burning.
shut up lol. people who do this are professionals at it. Just like any dangerous hobby. Examples: Scuba/Sky diving, hunting, driving any many more. It's the peoples fault if they get themselves injured/killed for trying something dangerous without proper research. And no, looking up youtube videos or websites doesn't count as research. Even then, it doesn't take a rocket science to know Wood burning alone is dangerous, especially adding high voltage. Your stupid if you try it randomly.
shut up lol. people who do this are professionals at it. Just like any dangerous hobby. Examples: Scuba/Sky diving, hunting, driving any many more. It's the peoples fault if they get themselves injured/killed for trying something dangerous without proper research. And no, looking up youtube videos or websites doesn't count as research. Even then, it doesn't take a rocket science to know Wood burning alone is dangerous, especially adding high voltage. Your stupid if you try it randomly.
HONESTLY You should put the warning ⚠️ IN THE BEGINNING OF THE VIDEO ⚠️. So many people Especially kids, really don't look at video descriptions anymore. even when told to do so. 😢 and for someone who does this regularly, and makes a living on putting informative videos on the internet for anyone to view. you have an obligation to make sure you are dishing out the facts to your consumers. preventing the simpler minded folk from dying by inspiration from your videos. that being said, this is really cool. i may purchase one of these pieced someday. never will I ever try this myself tho.
shut up lol. people who do this are professionals at it. Just like any dangerous hobby. Examples: Scuba/Sky diving, hunting, driving any many more. It's the peoples fault if they get themselves injured/killed for trying something dangerous without proper research. And no, looking up youtube videos or websites doesn't count as research. Even then, it doesn't take a rocket science to know Wood burning alone is dangerous, especially adding high voltage. Your stupid if you try it randomly. If Kids try this, then their parents are stupid for not watching them.
The only way to even remotely do this is to build your kit with a Ground Fault Interrupter on the secondary side of the transformer (very expensive) as it has to be rated for the voltage. The next point is gloves, insulation and everything else needs to be rated over 2000 Volts AC. The AC matters as it Spikes well over 2000 volts. If you do this you need a large insulated table with no metal at all as you could get a sh9ok. 7 out of 10 people electrocuted in Fractal Woodburning are dead before they hit the floor due to heart damage. Those who survive have terrible damage to their hands or where they made contact. I work with High Village electronics and always always lock it out. I discharge all parts that might hold a charge. This is playing with more than lethal voltage and for those not trained and not knowing the dangers, you will die with your first error.
First, I agree with you. I would never do this the way it's shown in a YT vid. However, you could set up a perfectly safe way to do it by using a dead man's switch located in an adjacent room. Both rooms would be built to allow no possibility for current to pass between them. Closing the circuit could take place using a bluetooth signal with a relay, or something similar, to allow complete isolation. A monitoring system could provide for verification of complete discharge of all electrical energy before it was physically possible for the operator to approach the wood. You could actually automate the process, using some simple robotics, and make it not only safe, but at $200 a piece, you could make a pile of money at it. But I agree, not a great thing to set up in the corner of the garage for a little Sunday morning tinkering.
shut up lol. This isnt a tutorial. people who do this are professionals at it. Just like any dangerous hobby. Examples: Scuba/Sky diving, hunting, driving any many more. It's the peoples fault if they get themselves injured/killed for trying something dangerous without proper research. And no, looking up youtube videos or websites doesn't count as research. . Your stupid if you try it randomly.
Unfortunately it’s very dangerous no matter what method you use. I don’t know what happened to those people how they were doing their burns but I have found the method I use to work great. With that being said I don’t recommend anyone trying this.
BruceBurns Woodshop one woman was carrying her rig outside , tripped on her baggy clothing and accidentally turned it on while holding the dangerous bits. She didn’t die but permanently burned disfigured her hand, lost a few fingers. I hear tell that it’s a 70% chance of death from touching the shocky bits, so she’s a lucky lass.
You are selfish for keeping this video up. There is blood on your hands. Warnings are not enough, NO ONE should do this. I respect woodworking but this is just not worth attempting
It is categorically NOT worth the risks. Please don't ever attempt this. As of when I'm commenting, you now have three complete strangers on the internet who have no idea who you are but are truly hoping you don't risk your life or serious bodily harm just to try an art project. Please don't try this--I hope you stay safe and I'm sure you can find another creative outlet that will be very fulfilling! Take care. :) (Sorry for the sappy comment, but it is sincere)
Hello, I appretiate you,thisis really good project, I wanna learn something about this, which type of timber is more suitable ? is the moisture content of the timber important ? Thanks
Maple walnut and cherry burn really well. Moisture content is always important when woodworking anything above 10% I don’t use. I soak the wood with water baking soda before burning.
It takes 100 volts to stop your hearth and the microwave transformer makes 2000 volts. Accidentally touch the transformer, the cable, the wood, or even the table and your dead
It is clear to me you added the warning *after* Ann uploaded her video. I want to say, thank you for taking the time to add a warning to an older video.
@@bruceburnswoodshop1620 All of the fear mongering comments are coming from TikTokers who saw someone epic fail and burn their house down because they didn't take adequate precautions when dealing with high voltage electricity. Wait until they learn about how many people accidentally maim or kill themselves with woodworking tools.
His set up is good but the chicken sticks are still a little too short. I noticed arcs reaching over 6 inches at times. I would go from a mot to a neon sign transformer. It does the same job at 80% less chance of death. The gloves he wears will do nothing for protection.
The mot gets the job done for me. And I know those gloves aren’t rated for any electricity. So your right there! This is the way I did it for years but I have recently stepped up my ppe. Rubber mats rubber gloves. I work with a much higher voltage than this for my day job as a lineman and I have learned to fear and respect what I am working with at home.
@@bruceburnswoodshop1620 not really worried to much about you just other people who might try it. But your set up is definitely one of the best I’ve seen.
If you're thinking of trying this DON'T. You are playing with your own life. There's been at least 33 deaths in the US, not counting the deaths in England, Australia, etc. Even many EXPERIENCED ELECTRICIANS have died trying this. If a single part of your body even *grazes* any part of the wood, metal, table, you will get shocked with 10× the number of volts needed to stop your heart and die. *This is not worth your life.* Stay safe broski 🖤
@@bruceburnswoodshop1620 Yes my bad, it is indeed foodsafe, what I meant is that the epoxy runins the knife and can chip off when cutting on it and get into the food.
If you're thinking of trying this DON'T. You are playing with your own life. There's been at least 33 deaths in the US, not counting the deaths in England, Australia, etc. Even many EXPERIENCED ELECTRICIANS have died trying this. If a single part of your body even *grazes* any part of the wood, metal, table, you will get shocked with 10× the number of volts needed to stop your heart and die. *This is not worth your life.* Stay safe broski 🖤
Good video, I have done the same thing several times, taking security measures, but I have not been able to place it in a plastic box because the transformer gets too hot, friend, how do you do it so as not to melt the plastic box? (I apologize for my English, I speak Spanish.)
I have it mounted to a piece of plywood inside the box. The playwood is bolted to the plastic. This way the plywood will heat up a little but not enough to melt the plastic.
Hey wow what an amazing piece you got here!!! I am looking to make something similar I have got my fractal burning all done now I am about to do the resin but I was wondering I want to stain the wood. Would you recommend I stain it first then the epoxy or vice versa? Also what is the yellow stuff you poured over the wood to make it pop like that? Thanks!
I never use stain but if I did I would probably use it after. Your just going to want to make sure you have all the sanding done before you put your stain on. And I use Rubio mono coat for a finish, that’s what made the wood pop!
If you're thinking of trying this DON'T. You are playing with your own life. There's been at least 33 deaths in the US, not counting the deaths in England, Australia, etc. Even many EXPERIENCED ELECTRICIANS have died trying this. If a single part of your body even *grazes* any part of the wood, metal, table, you will get shocked with 10× the number of volts needed to stop your heart and die. *This is not worth your life.* Stay safe broski 🖤
Look at BigClive on TH-cam for the reason why you should NEVER EVER use a microwave oven transformer for this. This is akin to Russian Roulette. You are a really good craftsman, would hate to see you harmed.
To the people watching this, even if you are an experienced electrician, please DO NOT DO THIS. Fractal wood burning is a very dangerous process. During the fractal wood burning process, if you touch the alligator clips, the metal, the wood or even the table if it’s a non conductive surface, the slightest brush of your leg or your hand onto it will get you killed instantly by the 2000 volts being generated. Please watch how to cook that’s video. In Ann’s video she shows the horrific things that happen during fractal wood burning including how the 2000 volts are generated and how the emergency power switch doesn’t just flip off. Please do not try this… please.
While I do agree with everyone else in the comment section that this is so very dangerous, I feel the need to comment on your work specifically. It made feel better to see that you have a proper workstation to limit peril and never got yourself close to the wood during the burning portion of the video. I also thoroughly enjoyed watching the aftercare for the wood especially the washing haha Take care, Bruce.
Every time I look at these beautiful pieces, I wonder: Can the handles be fractal in some way? Lost wax method cast brass or bronze in the form of a three dimensional fork of lightning comes to mind, but I bet the comments could suggest a bunch of other ideas. It just seems that the stock handles, although good quality, don't relate to, or live up to what the burnt wood has to offer. I carve relief images into blocks of salvaged/reclaimed Wester Red Cedar (wood), which I have first painted in wild and colourful abstract images. I've never had to fit handles to a piece, but I felt like rambling, so as we say in B.C. "there ya go, eh?". Peace.
_I honor all people disseminating warnings about this. Notable examples include the commenters here, H2CT, and the people linking her video on Reddit._
shut up lol. This isnt a tutorial. people who do this are professionals at it. Just like any dangerous hobby. Examples: Scuba/Sky diving, hunting, driving any many more. It's the peoples fault if they get themselves injured/killed for trying something dangerous without proper research. And no, looking up youtube videos or websites doesn't count as research. . Your stupid if you try it randomly.
Boa tarde, sensacional, nunca havia visto nada parecido, poderia me dizer o nome desta máquina? gostaria muito de aprender a fazer este trabalho e aqui no Brasil ainda não vi, se puder me ensinar ficarei muito agradecido.Obrigado por enquanto
The best advice is don't fo it at all. I have heard you can do it with a welder or even a battery, but I have never tried it. I would suggest you try one of these first. That transformer WILL kill you dead! No second chance.
(traduzi com o Google, desculpe se não estiver correto) pelo menos 60 pessoas na América e no Reino Unido morreram fazendo isso. Por favor, não tente, é muito perigoso, não vale a pena
Beautiful work! Can you add a price in the description or in the video? I was thinking about trying this but, seeing all the comments on how this kills I’ll probably just pass.
You will have 2000 volts of electricity passing through your body in a second if you touch them metal, wood, or anything conductive touching it product, this is 10 times more energy than is needed to stop your heart, you will likely be dead before you hit the ground in many cases and if you do survive you will live with lifelong issues with your heart.
Could someone please explain the reason behind scoring the wood before sanding and also why the cinder block weight on it for 24 hours? (Curious as a non-woodworker)
Pencil marks to make sure whole surface is sanded, weight to avoid cupping because wetting the wood and then the burning process dries it so the moisture content is uneven so will warp otherwise, the weight and time help counteract the warping/cupping.
Jessi Fishman ah, that all makes a lot of sense now. I didn’t even notice it was pencil marks, thought it was shallow cuts /scratches, but I’m watching on a small screen, so didn’t pick up some details. Thanks!
If you try what he is doing in the video it is so easy to accidentally touch the wood, the table, the metal, for even a fraction of a second and you'll be dead before you hit the floor. Do not do this.
If you're thinking of trying this DON'T. You are playing with your own life. There's been at least 33 deaths in the US, not counting the deaths in England, Australia, etc. Even many EXPERIENCED ELECTRICIANS have died trying this. If a single part of your body even *grazes* any part of the wood, metal, table, you will get shocked with 10× the number of volts needed to stop your heart and die. *This is not worth your life.* Stay safe broski 🖤
To anyone thinking of trying fractal wood burning:
1: I do not recommend trying it. Fractal wood burning is extremely dangerous and it can kill you in an instant.
2: If your going to try it regardless of my warning not to, I made a video on fractal wood burning safety: th-cam.com/video/Ye_bqZ6VuCw/w-d-xo.html
Please watch this video and if you do end up trying it, follow all my steps in the video EXACTLY and please feel free to ask me any questions you have!!
Then why post the video - how many people do you think is ok to die for views?
@@shaungambrill8972 and also comment after 10 MONTHS
People are dying dude, remove the fucking video
People searching for this aren’t going to follow a warning in the description. If this video stays up I hope your channel is taken down.
Then take this video down, you hypocrite! You're collecting ad revenue of something that killed more than 50 people in the US and UK alreadt. Who knows how many more have lost their lives BECAUSE OF YOU!
I came here after watching Ann Reardon’s video on the “how to cook that” channel on how this is killing people and the horrific injuries resulting from this…… please don’t do it.
Lmao same
Do it! Do it!
I’m here because I’m watching a video by Ann on how TH-cam removed HER video explaining how deadly this is. Yet in their wisdom TH-cam is leaving the how to videos up. Guess TH-cam wants to see more ppl die.
TH-cam has since removed her video saying it was dangerous content, when she was warning of how deadly the practice is. But this video remains!
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Me too
A warning in the description is not enough your video should have opened with a very clear warning on how utterly dangerous this is including steps to ensure safety like including an emergency cut off, and warnings to never touch the device while it's running, and a warning to shut off power first before attempting to save someone. And a general warning not to actually do this.
I think it is because the video was made before, and they can only edit the description but either way its not enought
I agree this is extremely irresponsible. If someone accidentally touched the board or contact they would be killed by 2000 volts. 200 is enough to kill most people
This video should be removed
@@beelzemobabbity yeah that’s why they should take it down. But I guess the views are more important to them for now
I can agree somewhat. But the difference between this and any other dangerous diy task? Like replacing a car battery. The average person that might want to perform wood fracting, probably won't even have the correct tool to try something like this.
@@liamkearns7278 the biggest difference with this and most other diy's that are dangerous is that if you fuck this up in anyway you will die. 2000+ volts and 1+ amps will kill you outright
It isn't the 34 people who have died doing this that scares me. It's the people who didn't die, but have lost the use of their hands and arms after being melted and charred by one of these homemade units. And those gloves are not rated for 1500 volts.
Neither are the car battery cables
It ain't the volts that getcha it's the amps...
@@MrAirAmerika youre really fucking delusional, spreading lies like that is dangerous
@@MrAirAmerika electroboom has a video explaining why it's both.
I lost most of my memory from it had 11.9 amps blow a hole out if my hand I had to get skin graphed broke all my teeth when I clinched up and they even think I developed some dyslexia from it most frustrating part is knowing you KNEW how to do all kinds of stuff building cars my job making things but can't remember how to do most of that stuff and having to relearn things my memory comes and goes like random shit makes me remember stuff I had forgot about in the most random times and then I'll literally forget everything 5 10 mins later it's super cool but extremely dangerous and really easy to screw up and sometimes u might get a baby shock and think oh that's nothing and get comfortable and then it will get ahold of u and there's nothing u can do I had enough time to say get it off me before I blacked out and hit the ground lucky a friend was there to give me cpr for 10 mins tile I was rushed to the hospital then airlifted to a different one 2 hours away and put in a coma for 2 days and stay for another week getting skin graphs and tests. If ur gonna do it 🙏🙏please do ur research on how to do it safely
At least 33 people - ranging from rookies to experienced electricians - have died from fractal wood burning since 2016, according to the American Association of Woodturners. The group has banned references to the dangerous process at its events, as well as in its articles and publications.
@@mafurock33 weirdly they took down a very popular video about why it's dangerous :o a lady was explaining the dangers and begging people never to try it (she wasn't doing it herself, just telling people not to) and they took it down for "harmful and dangerous content" :o but videos showing how to do it have been up for months or even years.
Heaps of people reached out to youtube and they reinstated her video but I don't think anyone flagged her video as it was a safety video. Sometimes TH-cam just does whatever it wants sadly!
@@Vexarax I’m here because of how to cook that, too.
@@Vexarax That video was reinstated 2 day ago.
@@mafurock33 yes I mentioned that in my comment, heaps of people reached out to youtube fortunately :)
Umm, better flag every welding video too.
Who else is here because of the TikTok people that died and burned in their house trying to do this?
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Me and it’s not even that nice.
I was curious after hearing about their deaths
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Me
The effect is simply not worth the extreme danger involved here. Woodworking alone in all its ancient forms is so much more beautiful.
Yes. And these videos don’t belong on TH-cam. Most don’t have the warning here in the description and there should be a warning in the video itself. People watch and think it’s safe or not very harmful.
Everyone should report these videos as the dangerous and harmful acts that TH-cam supposedly is against.
Quit whining and quit telling others what to do. Some people actually follow property safety precautions and aren't reckless. The guy has a long stick wrapped in electrical tape and electrical gloves on . If you can't take care of yourself get off the internet
This must be the most stupid hack that exists, I have read that many people have actually died. Even if you plan for safety an accident could easily happen, like your hand slip and you would die immidiatly (unless you get CPR immidiatly). So specially stupid to do all alone, not sure either if it's a good and moral thing to show this on youtube even if everyone is responsible for themselves but many just don't use their brain or research .
@@--..__ It only takes one elapse in concentration to end up dead, redundancy is safety. Sure electrical tape but they were not wearing electrical resistant gloves, (they are just basic leather work gloves) considering the danger these gloves should also be up to their elbows. They are also not standing on a electrical safety mat, nor do they have an electrical resistant apron on. Again considering the dangers of fractal wood burning, they themselves are not taking enough precautions. I agree that some people actually follow property safety precautions and aren't reckless but unfortunately this video is one of the reckless ones.
@@--..__ even if you wear insulated gloves YouCan still get extreme injuries for life. In one a proffesional electrician did this with insulated gloves and he could see the smoke literally coming off from the gloves that were practically welded to his hands. This isn't safe even for proffesionals.
WARNING! Dont do this at home. You can literaly die in seconds if you touch the wood, Metall or Table!
Stf u
This is true of a microwave transformer that puts out 500mA. Many of us use a neon light transformer that only puts out 30mA. For reference, it is about 100mA that will kill the average adult. Reardon has turned this into a boogeyman while also making it main stream. More people who have never heard of this will now try it. If these videos start getting censored there are only going to be more people using dangerous methods instead of learning the safe and proper ways to do this.
when can you touch it how long does it take too discharge?
not if its grounded
its only dangerous if you dont know what oyur doing
to the people who watch this who wants to do this but doesnt have any experience, please for the love of all thats good DONT DO THIS, this is extremely dangerous and can mutilate or KILL you if you get hit for even just A SECOND
Experience or not its still incredibly dangerous, one slip and unless you are seriously fortunate you will die and even if you survive you are injuried for life. Watch th-cam.com/video/wzosDKcXQ0I/w-d-xo.html or if the link isn't working (as it isn't for some) search how to cook that, her debunking videos are great and the more views her video gets the better. Get informed, save a life.
To an extent therein lies the problem, the getting hit for just a second - due to electric shock you are unable to let go so that second would most likely be full time until someone can SAFELY isolate you, by which time you will already long be toasted. If you are "lucky" enough to get hit for just a second (e.g. the shock was to luckily knock you to an isolated location) then you may well survive but that's unlikely as you typically loose full control of your body and freeze as you are electrocuted. Your brain and feelings still work though so you go through the horrid pain (both physical and emotional) right until the very end.
Good morning, thank you very much for the warning, I will follow your advice
I took the transformer from a microwave but didn't go any further with it , though of "3000" volts inches away said no thanks you , need only one slip to get your wing's, so anyone thinking of doing it think again the 37 that died thought exactly the same, "I'll be carefully "
it's amazing the impact ann reardon's video has had on this topic... now anyone who sees any videos on this topic is definitely going to know that it isn't safe, even if the creator themselves doesn't offer a warning. The comments are more than enough to let people know that this isn't a good idea. I love ann reardon.
Good morning, thank you very much for the warning, I will follow your advice
Those people don't have a healthy respect for electricity and don't know how to be safe
@@rileyvonbevern4652 so how would you be safe around 2000 volts?
Yeah, especially the brigading telling uploaders that they are personally responsible for death. Real classy.
@@centralintelligenceagency9003 Part of her point is that not just the uploaders are responsible, but TH-cam is too. She has a series of videos discussing harmful and sometimes deadly crafts and "hacks" she finds on the internet. Her target is TH-cam. Holding TH-cam responsible to its platform. She's also often going after content farms who make those compliation videos full of stupid stuff, but this craft was the exception.
Do not do this. Seriously, don’t.
Knowing just how dangerous playing with electricity is, why is there no don't try this at home warning in the video? Why is it hidden away in the description where its easily missed? And linking the resin is just encouraging people to try and replicate this highly dangerous craft.
They probably only added it to the description after the deaths started being reported on
YES, not only did he ONLY add the warning hidden within the description AFTER a bunch of people have died, but he’s purposely not taking the video down or editing the video to add an ACTUAL warning where people will ACTUALLY see it, bc this guy cares far more about getting money from all the views. Sadly, even adding these comments is helping him get more money, bc “interaction” is the only thing the youtube algorithm cares about. Hitting “dislike” still helps the video get more hits/views. Reporting it is the only way to eventually get dangerous content removed.
Because he's arrogant.
People really need to understand, this isn’t just “dangerous”, this is literally like dancing on the edge of a cliff. If you misstep, trip, lose your balance, have a brain fart, etc. and just so much as *graze* anything with this setup (tools, table, wood), you’re dead.
It’s not a matter of knowledge/expertise, it’s about not putting yourself in a situation where the most minor misstep can instantly kill you.
if your setup is properly grounded then youre fine
Good morning, thank you very much for the warning, I will follow your advice
Agreed.
when Ann Readon said that in 7 out of 10 cases (or a similarly high ratio) in which you come into contact with the setup *you're dead before you even hit the ground* i honestly felt a chill go down my spine... terrifying...
@@LilYet i mean... no. just no. there's no "safe" way of doing fractal wood burning. there's no case where you being "fine" is guaranteed or even more likely than you dying.
That has to be the most dangerous art ever
Yes, high voltage high current. It will kill you if you touch it.
34 people have killed themselves in the US alone so far.
And the final product def. not worth it!
@@CrystalGreenNYC pyrography is where its at when it come to wood burning theres a reason pyrography has professional tools for it and not wood fracking
@@l3ete1geuse that is next to nothing.
i will just watch because i don’t want get electrocuted.
the activity shown in the video is deadly, more than 34 deaths have been reported in the USA
To the channel uploader, I am not insulting you.
However, it is infuriating that such a dangerous video continues to be up on TH-cam while a video that is explaining the dangers of fractal wood burning (Ann Reardon) is demonized and is deemed as "dangerous" and "harmful."
I came here to say this same exact thing!!
yah he doesn't give a damn. He'll keep it up because he wants his likes and YT money and doesn't really give a damn shy of putting up some dumb disclaimer so he doesn't have to feel like he's contributing to maiming and deaths
You should insult this video creator. Blood is on their hands.
shut up lol. people who do this are professionals at it. Just like any dangerous hobby. Examples: Scuba/Sky diving, hunting, driving any many more. It's the peoples fault if they get themselves injured/killed for trying something dangerous without proper research. And no, looking up youtube videos or websites doesn't count as research. Even then, it doesn't take a rocket science to know Wood burning alone is dangerous, especially adding high voltage. Your stupid if you try it randomly.
Why they delete her video for?
It's art work to die for (sadly, some people do)
yes literally
It's not for nothing you need a specialized education to be allowed to work with high voltage, don't play with your microwave transformer.
Is it really that pretty? I can hardly see the appeal of it. It might be, if the burns were even and spread out nicely from one end to the other. But most of the time, they're not. Some clumps up in one place, a few burns are much more severe than others and char big ridges into the wood, which don't look all that nice even after all the cleaning and touching up.
Get over it, looks fantastic & I will try it. My life & my choice to do with it what I want.
@@johntaglia9378 hope you don’t leave a family behind
Thank you for the warning in the description. I’m not a TH-cam creator, but if there were a way to put that warning in the video itself, it would be even better
Not after it's been uploaded already sadly.
That's not enough. It looks so cool, so any video showing it is enticement to try it, and it can kill you so easily as it's 2000v of electricity and your circuit breaker failsafe won't stop it. This art has burned down a few houses.
Can you please take down this video for the sake fo public safety?
This video shows fractal woodburning. What you made is beautiful, albeit potentially deadly. Any video showing this at all promotes the idea.
This extremely dangerous DIY hack will kill the user instantly if the slightest thing goes wrong. This idea has spread through social media and over 70 people have died trying this, including experienced professionals. These videos ALL need to go down for the sake of public safety.
Natural selection, if you are ingorant and get down to unsafe things without proper knowledge despite warnings then you are guilty of yourself.
Although I have the impression that the usa is a country full of intellectually disabled people where even on a cup of coffee there must be a warning that it is hot and can burn.
Yet another example of Darwin waiting to come out of the woodwork and strike. I wonder how many times he'll risk his life
For such ugly artwork too!
The same could be said for driving down the road...
Not much in life is without risk, some things involve far more risk than others.
Experience, knowledge, preparation and common sense go a long way towards mitigating risk.
Whether it be working safely with high voltage, using a chainsaw, working at height, with industrial machinery, you name it, if you don't know and understand what you are doing, it will kill you.
@@jasonalvarez5840 My 37 year old son is a certified "Utility Arborist". His job is to lead a crew to clean up around high voltage lines when they are hit by trees and/or lightning. The company he works for sends guys in when the utility company can't handle a situation, or need help getting the lines sorted out. He, and his guys are sometimes a hundred or more feet up in the air, in the middle of a storm, in the middle of the night. Everyone is careful. I mean, they are not careful, they are super f***king careful. All the time. All the time, not 99.99%. Some people would be perfectly fine doing fractal burning in their garage, most wouldn't. There's a reason not many people do my son's job. (By the way, if you were wondering...Yes, I am a proud dad)
The effects are beautiful, but as crafty as I am I would not risk getting that close to 2,000 unisolated volts.
Your smarter than me. It’s definitely very dangerous but I like making pieces this unique!
@@bruceburnswoodshop1620 i don't think you should keep this video up lots of misled people have died
@@bruceburnswoodshop1620 you still don’t get it do you?
@@bruceburnswoodshop1620this is a very dangerous tutorial and it shouldn’t just be left up. Not everyone is going to know that is dangerous and some people WILL try it. If you care about your viewers, the people who watch your videos, then you would take this video down for everyone’s safety. The description isn’t enough, someone else is gonna get hurt
@@bruceburnswoodshop1620 honestly its not that creative, its have the same effect as giving a toddler a pencil and asking them to draw crazy lines. It gives nothing.
ah yes. this is allowed. but when ann makes a video about how dangerous it is, it gets removed
Exactly… awful
shut up lol. people who do this are professionals at it. Just like any dangerous hobby. Examples: Scuba/Sky diving, hunting, driving any many more. It's the peoples fault if they get themselves injured/killed for trying something dangerous without proper research. And no, looking up youtube videos or websites doesn't count as research. Even then, it doesn't take a rocket science to know Wood burning alone is dangerous, especially adding high voltage. Your stupid if you try it randomly.
It’s amazing how these videos are aloud to say up….but Ann’s video telling people how dangerous it is and how so many people died because of videos like this that makes TH-cam feel the need to take it down???
You said it!
Thankfully Ann's video is back up now, though its removal meant it lost its initial views and comments.
shut up lol. people who do this are professionals at it. Just like any dangerous hobby. Examples: Scuba/Sky diving, hunting, driving any many more. It's the peoples fault if they get themselves injured/killed for trying something dangerous without proper research. And no, looking up youtube videos or websites doesn't count as research. Even then, it doesn't take a rocket science to know Wood burning alone is dangerous, especially adding high voltage. Your stupid if you try it randomly.
@@Wolfinityy wow telling me to shut up just for spreading awareness of this and of Ann’s video while also being viewer as her as well hmm can’t imagine 👀 look there’s one thing being a professional and doing it but another if your showing viewers at home on how they can do it too with what they have….when there is multiple videos and of diys home videos being constantly being shown to you of everyday people like you it can be easily assumed you can do it as well. Skydiving is not something for everyday people… planning is required because usually you’ll have an instructor with you and well you need a plane….videos being shown to you with everyday house hold items it can be seen as something easy to do and obtain. Look at Ms Yeah pop corn in a tin can that got a young girl killed, it can be assumed that adult would know better but when it comes to children it’s not the same case…must of missed that in Ann’s videos huh? Now with this video being made by a professional, being a professional it should be stated in the video right away not just some last min description. I don’t believe he should get his channel taken down he has beautiful work and has a right to show it, I believe there’s more he could of done to spread this issue
@@SearedDonaldDuckwithgreenbeans learn how to format, nobody is reading this
Deadly voltage people, don’t try this at home.
Who else is here because of the iconic Ann Reardon?
It looks lovely but PLEASE DO NOT TRY THIS AT HOME. 34 people in the USA alone are dead due to this technique. The power required to burn the wood is around 2000V after it's been through the transformer. That is ten times the amount required to kill someone. Kudos to the creator for doing this safely with beautiful results BUT PLEASE DO NOT DO THIS AT HOME.
Just learned about fractal burning from inside edition , two people lost there lives doing this . They were electrocuted then the house burned down.
someone died in a car accident today
Yup
@@Liverpool1616 and today
@@Liverpool1616 Ho ho your funny. But fucking about with high voltages and mixing it with salt water is very very stupid. But hey go for it but watch you don't melt your fookin hand off.....
More than 2 people. Please, no one try this shit
(Edit: I realize you were referring to two specific people in one incident. Sorry for misunderstanding. Nevertheless, a lot have people have died from this or have been gravely injured. Thanks for your comment in warning people about this)
Fractal burning is suicide for anyone without electrical experience, and insane for those of us who have it.
Having worked with electricity for years in the utility industry I understand full well how much power it takes to turn wood into a conductor... And I would never play with that.
Pretty sure its mostly the water/whatever mixture. I do agree with you on the rest tho
How is it different than stick welding?
@@jasonvincent1818 do people rig up DIY nonsense from microwaves and use car jumper cables and nails to weld while having zero experience with welding beyond reading some forums and watching some videos?
I am kind of shocked anyone would need a warning not to DIY a microwave transformer into a dangerous device with the same voltage as overhead electrical cables to burn wood to the extent that it creates white hot flames...
I get scared of using a chopstick to take toast out of the toaster. Electricity is fucked.
I know right?
Step 1: take apart your microwave
Haha no
@@ilovedogs2642 Step 1: bust open your microwave.
Your microwave: Don't bust me open, you will die if you do.
@@ilovedogs2642 If people would just use a bit of common sense… Smh.
"Kind of shocked"? I see what you did there.
One time I took 90 volts to the hamd. I had thought an item I was working on had discharged. It hadnt. It felt like a baseball bat hit me. But it wasnt gonna kill me. I work on small electronics constantly. Im experienced. I point out my dumb mistake to point out that even experienced people sometimes slip up. But, when it comes to the type of voltage fractal burning takes, you dont get to go "damn that was dumb" and go on with your life.
Dont do it.
240V, which is the voltage of a regular home outlet, is what I had the pleasure of receiving. Rare that people die from it but it's still dangerous. ~8 times that will kill you pretty quickly
I did a "damn that was dumb" once at the top of a 65 foot sailboat mast. I took out my metal multi-tool to probe a mast-head light. I had personally turned off every breaker that fed the equipment up there. I had forgotten about strobe lights and capacitors. I managed to hang on as it tried to blow me off the two tiny folding steps I was standing on. Didn't even let go of the untethered multi-tool, so no-one standing below me got it through the skull. Damn that was dumb.
Thank you Ann for valuing human life over your TH-cam channel.
One of these days, there will be an internet challenge for people to rip out their own intestines while trying to remain conscious. If you can successfully hold a handful of your intestines high into the air for 15 seconds, put them back in, and suture yourself shut, you win.
Start it
Reported. How can they remove the “this is dangerous video” but keep this up?! Why show this video but not put in the video how incredibly dangerous it is. This isn’t an “oops” and walk away with some scrapes and bruises. This is immediate death or life long injuries
shut up lol. people who do this are professionals at it. Just like any dangerous hobby. Examples: Scuba/Sky diving, hunting, driving any many more. It's the peoples fault if they get themselves injured/killed for trying something dangerous without proper research. And no, looking up youtube videos or websites doesn't count as research. Even then, it doesn't take a rocket science to know Wood burning alone is dangerous, especially adding high voltage. Your stupid if you try it randomly.
You should take this video down. It's not enough to just put a warning in the description. The video still being up despite the warning gives the impression of 'some people can do fractal wood burning' rather than 'no one should attempt fractal wood burning!'
2 electricians have died attempting fractal wood burning. Even if you think you know what you are doing or you understand how electricity works, it's still so easy to make a mistake and wind up dead.
If this video isn't taken down, I'd urge everyone to report it.
It's not illegal to do dangerous things. Some people CAN do fractal wood burning. Most people should not. Most people don't understand the dangers and how to do this safely. That doesn't mean NO people do. With your logic, no one should post car racing videos.
@@michaelscalisi4316 1. They didn’t say it was illegal
2. They didn’t say nobody can do fractal wood burning, they said that no one *should attempt* to try it.
3. P sure most car racing videos don’t make it seem like this is something everyone can try out if they want to.
@@michaelscalisi4316 You technically "can" but but considering that you WILL MOST LIKELY DIE from trying this it doesn't seem like a good idea.
shut up lol. This isnt a tutorial. people who do this are professionals at it. Just like any dangerous hobby. Examples: Scuba/Sky diving, hunting, driving any many more. It's the peoples fault if they get themselves injured/killed for trying something dangerous without proper research. And no, looking up youtube videos or websites doesn't count as research. . Your stupid if you try it randomly.
Since TH-cam removed dislikes, it's less clear that this is a dangerous video. You should really take this down, a warning in the description isn't enough to stop some other bone head from frying their heart from this
Shouldn't Susan bring back dislikes instead?
I think the hundreds of videos saying that this is dangerous is very clear.
You just need to take this video down. If you really want to make sure people don't do this put up a different one explicitly saying that.
I am reporting this video as dangerous. TH-cam should take this down
shut up lol. people who do this are professionals at it. Just like any dangerous hobby. Examples: Scuba/Sky diving, hunting, driving any many more. It's the peoples fault if they get themselves injured/killed for trying something dangerous without proper research. And no, looking up youtube videos or websites doesn't count as research. Even then, it doesn't take a rocket science to know Wood burning alone is dangerous, especially adding high voltage. Your stupid if you try it randomly.
I wonder how many people have injured themselves after watching this video?
Someone just died check cnbc
A lot of people have died, not just injured.
Here's a very good explanation from 'Big Clive' a qualified electrical engineer as to how this could possibly kill you. th-cam.com/video/FBeSKL9zVro/w-d-xo.html
They didn't die from watching this video.
If they died, they did so for failing to take proper safety precautions when dealing with high voltage electricity.
The creator of this video is not responsible for any deaths, so knock it off with the sensationalism.
@@wanderingcalamity360 Well they obviously didn't die from watching this video, if they died before this video was put out!!
If at any point in the video you thought "well that was unnecessary" then i am ready to adopt you
As awesome and beautif as this is, you should REALLY have a danger disclaimer BEFORE thevideo, as many ppl have dies from attempting this from watching your amd others videos, a couple in my town JUST did....
I agree, shouldn't even share this, too many Darwin's awards
Check the description box
Thank you
@@Kaisolostudio most ppl dont read the description box, which is why i suggested it should perhaps bE In the video because of all the idiot copycats who dont have the education and common sense the way the ownder of this channel does... 😊
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I'll happily share it if you won't.
Thank you for just showing what can be done with this method but did not show how to make the equipment. You literally take you life in your hands doing this and many 100's of people have died doing it.
Don't care
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nice username
Be careful folks:
Couple electrocuted to death making art hyped on TikTok, officials say. María Luisa Paúl, The Washington Post April 26, 2022. When investigators responded to an April 6 fire at a Wisconsin home, they were immediately stumped. The house in Marathon County, northwest of Green Bay, was badly burned and its owners were nowhere to be found. But once the blaze was extinguished, officers found two bodies in the garage - those of Tanya Rodriguez, 44, and James Carolfi, 52. Firefighters suspected foul play, and Marathon County sheriff's deputies started looking for clues to solve what they thought was a homicide case. Then, pathologists conducting the couple's autopsies proposed a theory that changed the course of the investigation: that Rodriguez and Carolfi had died after electrocution from fractal wood burning.
REALLY??? DO YOU THINK THAT SMALL WARNING IN THE DESCRIPTION IN THE DESCRIPTION IS ENOUGH? Wtf
shut up lol. people who do this are professionals at it. Just like any dangerous hobby. Examples: Scuba/Sky diving, hunting, driving any many more. It's the peoples fault if they get themselves injured/killed for trying something dangerous without proper research. And no, looking up youtube videos or websites doesn't count as research. Even then, it doesn't take a rocket science to know Wood burning alone is dangerous, especially adding high voltage. Your stupid if you try it randomly.
Please report this video for harmful and dangerous acts, this shouldn't be on TH-cam as it already killed lots of people
shut up lol. people who do this are professionals at it. Just like any dangerous hobby. Examples: Scuba/Sky diving, hunting, driving any many more. It's the peoples fault if they get themselves injured/killed for trying something dangerous without proper research. And no, looking up youtube videos or websites doesn't count as research. Even then, it doesn't take a rocket science to know Wood burning alone is dangerous, especially adding high voltage. Your stupid if you try it randomly.
The American association of wood Turners has banned this from any of their events and suggests all of their members to avoid using the process.
HONESTLY You should put the warning ⚠️ IN THE BEGINNING OF THE VIDEO ⚠️. So many people Especially kids, really don't look at video descriptions anymore. even when told to do so. 😢
and for someone who does this regularly, and makes a living on putting informative videos on the internet for anyone to view. you have an obligation to make sure you are dishing out the facts to your consumers. preventing the simpler minded folk from dying by inspiration from your videos.
that being said, this is really cool. i may purchase one of these pieced someday. never will I ever try this myself tho.
shut up lol. people who do this are professionals at it. Just like any dangerous hobby. Examples: Scuba/Sky diving, hunting, driving any many more. It's the peoples fault if they get themselves injured/killed for trying something dangerous without proper research. And no, looking up youtube videos or websites doesn't count as research. Even then, it doesn't take a rocket science to know Wood burning alone is dangerous, especially adding high voltage. Your stupid if you try it randomly. If Kids try this, then their parents are stupid for not watching them.
what is it that you are scraping the epoxy off with after it sets?
The only way to even remotely do this is to build your kit with a Ground Fault Interrupter on the secondary side of the transformer (very expensive) as it has to be rated for the voltage. The next point is gloves, insulation and everything else needs to be rated over 2000 Volts AC. The AC matters as it Spikes well over 2000 volts. If you do this you need a large insulated table with no metal at all as you could get a sh9ok.
7 out of 10 people electrocuted in Fractal Woodburning are dead before they hit the floor due to heart damage. Those who survive have terrible damage to their hands or where they made contact.
I work with High Village electronics and always always lock it out. I discharge all parts that might hold a charge. This is playing with more than lethal voltage and for those not trained and not knowing the dangers, you will die with your first error.
First, I agree with you. I would never do this the way it's shown in a YT vid. However, you could set up a perfectly safe way to do it by using a dead man's switch located in an adjacent room. Both rooms would be built to allow no possibility for current to pass between them. Closing the circuit could take place using a bluetooth signal with a relay, or something similar, to allow complete isolation. A monitoring system could provide for verification of complete discharge of all electrical energy before it was physically possible for the operator to approach the wood. You could actually automate the process, using some simple robotics, and make it not only safe, but at $200 a piece, you could make a pile of money at it. But I agree, not a great thing to set up in the corner of the garage for a little Sunday morning tinkering.
The description isn’t enough
shut up lol. This isnt a tutorial. people who do this are professionals at it. Just like any dangerous hobby. Examples: Scuba/Sky diving, hunting, driving any many more. It's the peoples fault if they get themselves injured/killed for trying something dangerous without proper research. And no, looking up youtube videos or websites doesn't count as research. . Your stupid if you try it randomly.
The warning needs to be in the video
Looks like a fun weekend project!
What do you do with that now after all that work?
I'll never try this, but man was it cool to see it anyways.
Two people just died trying to do this method!! How could they have avoided being electrocuted?
th-cam.com/video/3E12nnpWc5c/w-d-xo.html - Watch from beginning to end, don't skip anything.
Avoid death by not doing it
Unfortunately it’s very dangerous no matter what method you use. I don’t know what happened to those people how they were doing their burns but I have found the method I use to work great. With that being said I don’t recommend anyone trying this.
Do it outside in a controlled environment with proper safety gear and advice and supervision from an experienced professional
BruceBurns Woodshop one woman was carrying her rig outside , tripped on her baggy clothing and accidentally turned it on while holding the dangerous bits. She didn’t die but permanently burned disfigured her hand, lost a few fingers. I hear tell that it’s a 70% chance of death from touching the shocky bits, so she’s a lucky lass.
it's simply amazing! wow wonderful. I love it
What's the blue stuff called? looks great btw!
You are selfish for keeping this video up. There is blood on your hands. Warnings are not enough, NO ONE should do this. I respect woodworking but this is just not worth attempting
Really nice but totally wondering if it's worth the risks.
No it’s not just buy one if you like the design that much
No
It is categorically NOT worth the risks. Please don't ever attempt this. As of when I'm commenting, you now have three complete strangers on the internet who have no idea who you are but are truly hoping you don't risk your life or serious bodily harm just to try an art project. Please don't try this--I hope you stay safe and I'm sure you can find another creative outlet that will be very fulfilling! Take care. :)
(Sorry for the sappy comment, but it is sincere)
Thanks exactly what I was looking for i'm gonna go and try it with epoxy
Hello, I appretiate you,thisis really good project,
I wanna learn something about this, which type of timber is more suitable ?
is the moisture content of the timber important ?
Thanks
Maple walnut and cherry burn really well. Moisture content is always important when woodworking anything above 10% I don’t use. I soak the wood with water baking soda before burning.
the pinned comment isn't enough. you should delete this video
It takes 100 volts to stop your hearth and the microwave transformer makes 2000 volts. Accidentally touch the transformer, the cable, the wood, or even the table and your dead
What’s the yellow stuff you put on? Sealer?
It is clear to me you added the warning *after* Ann uploaded her video. I want to say, thank you for taking the time to add a warning to an older video.
Super scary BUT SO COOL!!! ❤
Thank you!!
You will be trending shortly because of inside edition.
😂😂😂
Yup
What did they say or do on their show? I didn’t see it
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All of the fear mongering comments are coming from TikTokers who saw someone epic fail and burn their house down because they didn't take adequate precautions when dealing with high voltage electricity.
Wait until they learn about how many people accidentally maim or kill themselves with woodworking tools.
My cousin passed away last month from a fractal burning accident. Beautiful art but be careful
Hi what was the final coating you put on ?
Got here due to the news saying a couple died trying to recreate this in the garage 👀☠️😵
His set up is good but the chicken sticks are still a little too short. I noticed arcs reaching over 6 inches at times. I would go from a mot to a neon sign transformer. It does the same job at 80% less chance of death. The gloves he wears will do nothing for protection.
The mot gets the job done for me. And I know those gloves aren’t rated for any electricity. So your right there! This is the way I did it for years but I have recently stepped up my ppe. Rubber mats rubber gloves. I work with a much higher voltage than this for my day job as a lineman and I have learned to fear and respect what I am working with at home.
@@bruceburnswoodshop1620 right on. 👍
@@bruceburnswoodshop1620 not really worried to much about you just other people who might try it. But your set up is definitely one of the best I’ve seen.
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Sounds like you have a solid grasp on this.
Great work!
If you're thinking of trying this DON'T. You are playing with your own life. There's been at least 33 deaths in the US, not counting the deaths in England, Australia, etc. Even many EXPERIENCED ELECTRICIANS have died trying this. If a single part of your body even *grazes* any part of the wood, metal, table, you will get shocked with 10× the number of volts needed to stop your heart and die. *This is not worth your life.* Stay safe broski 🖤
That's really neat... it came out great! How long, start to finish ... did it take?
I think this one took around 10 hours! Thank you!
@@bruceburnswoodshop1620 It's fun to watch for sure!! Love the results...
@@bruceburnswoodshop1620 Take this video down.
Well done!!!
Thank you!!
You kinda should point out how dangerous that is tbh, also epoxy is not foodsafe.
Love the look tho, great work of art!
Ya I wouldn’t recommend cutting on this board but it is perfect safe to eat off of, when the epoxy fully cures it is food safe. Thank you!
@@bruceburnswoodshop1620 Yes my bad, it is indeed foodsafe, what I meant is that the epoxy runins the knife and can chip off when cutting on it and get into the food.
Curious what wood you used and are you using some type of hand planer after first coat of epoxy?
This piece was cherry and I usually use a card scraper to get the extra epoxy off but a hand planer would work too!
If you're thinking of trying this DON'T. You are playing with your own life. There's been at least 33 deaths in the US, not counting the deaths in England, Australia, etc. Even many EXPERIENCED ELECTRICIANS have died trying this. If a single part of your body even *grazes* any part of the wood, metal, table, you will get shocked with 10× the number of volts needed to stop your heart and die. *This is not worth your life.* Stay safe broski 🖤
Can this be done with a welding machine. A rod basically.
Good video, I have done the same thing several times, taking security measures, but I have not been able to place it in a plastic box because the transformer gets too hot, friend, how do you do it so as not to melt the plastic box? (I apologize for my English, I speak Spanish.)
I have it mounted to a piece of plywood inside the box. The playwood is bolted to the plastic. This way the plywood will heat up a little but not enough to melt the plastic.
Thanks you......I am adding a fan and aluminum sheets to dissipate the heat
You shouldn't be holding the contact. Power should be off, place the contact, then power on.
Hey wow what an amazing piece you got here!!!
I am looking to make something similar I have got my fractal burning all done now I am about to do the resin but I was wondering I want to stain the wood. Would you recommend I stain it first then the epoxy or vice versa? Also what is the yellow stuff you poured over the wood to make it pop like that?
Thanks!
I never use stain but if I did I would probably use it after. Your just going to want to make sure you have all the sanding done before you put your stain on. And I use Rubio mono coat for a finish, that’s what made the wood pop!
If you're thinking of trying this DON'T. You are playing with your own life. There's been at least 33 deaths in the US, not counting the deaths in England, Australia, etc. Even many EXPERIENCED ELECTRICIANS have died trying this. If a single part of your body even *grazes* any part of the wood, metal, table, you will get shocked with 10× the number of volts needed to stop your heart and die. *This is not worth your life.* Stay safe broski 🖤
Please, don’t do fractal burning again. It’s very dangerous and it’s not worth risking your life.
@@bruceburnswoodshop1620 You can play with your own life, but by encouraging people to try this themselves, you are playing with others.
hello I am attempting this with all safety regards in mind, thank you
That sure looks beautiful.
Look at BigClive on TH-cam for the reason why you should NEVER EVER use a microwave oven transformer for this. This is akin to Russian Roulette. You are a really good craftsman, would hate to see you harmed.
What is the yellow stain/finisher you are using? Looks great
Rubio Monocoat pure
What brand of burner are you using ?
I made mine from a microwave transformer!
My friend just passed away doing this. He absolutely loved this artwork. 😢 very very dangerous. His cord fell in the water.
Very sad, sorry to hear that. Could you explain a little more what happened?
To the people watching this, even if you are an experienced electrician, please DO NOT DO THIS. Fractal wood burning is a very dangerous process. During the fractal wood burning process, if you touch the alligator clips, the metal, the wood or even the table if it’s a non conductive surface, the slightest brush of your leg or your hand onto it will get you killed instantly by the 2000 volts being generated. Please watch how to cook that’s video. In Ann’s video she shows the horrific things that happen during fractal wood burning including how the 2000 volts are generated and how the emergency power switch doesn’t just flip off. Please do not try this… please.
While I do agree with everyone else in the comment section that this is so very dangerous, I feel the need to comment on your work specifically. It made feel better to see that you have a proper workstation to limit peril and never got yourself close to the wood during the burning portion of the video. I also thoroughly enjoyed watching the aftercare for the wood especially the washing haha
Take care, Bruce.
Thank you!!
Every time I look at these beautiful pieces, I wonder: Can the handles be fractal in some way? Lost wax method cast brass or bronze in the form of a three dimensional fork of lightning comes to mind, but I bet the comments could suggest a bunch of other ideas. It just seems that the stock handles, although good quality, don't relate to, or live up to what the burnt wood has to offer. I carve relief images into blocks of salvaged/reclaimed Wester Red Cedar (wood), which I have first painted in wild and colourful abstract images. I've never had to fit handles to a piece, but I felt like rambling, so as we say in B.C. "there ya go, eh?". Peace.
_I honor all people disseminating warnings about this. Notable examples include the commenters here, H2CT, and the people linking her video on Reddit._
Don't do this. It ain't worth throwing your life away over a dumb fad.
Let people live their lives as they see fit.
@@wanderingcalamity360 Absolutely not. If they try this they won't be able to "live their lives" because they'll be DEAD.
shut up lol. This isnt a tutorial. people who do this are professionals at it. Just like any dangerous hobby. Examples: Scuba/Sky diving, hunting, driving any many more. It's the peoples fault if they get themselves injured/killed for trying something dangerous without proper research. And no, looking up youtube videos or websites doesn't count as research. . Your stupid if you try it randomly.
Boa tarde, sensacional, nunca havia visto nada parecido, poderia me dizer o nome desta máquina? gostaria muito de aprender a fazer este trabalho e aqui no Brasil ainda não vi, se puder me ensinar ficarei muito agradecido.Obrigado por enquanto
The best advice is don't fo it at all. I have heard you can do it with a welder or even a battery, but I have never tried it. I would suggest you try one of these first. That transformer WILL kill you dead! No second chance.
(traduzi com o Google, desculpe se não estiver correto) pelo menos 60 pessoas na América e no Reino Unido morreram fazendo isso. Por favor, não tente, é muito perigoso, não vale a pena
Não faça isso! É muito perigoso e dezenas de pessoas já morreram tentando.
@@asmaaa.6163 Good morning, thank you I will follow your advice
Beautiful work! Can you add a price in the description or in the video? I was thinking about trying this but, seeing all the comments on how this kills I’ll probably just pass.
This charcuterie board sold for $200
What type of wood are you using in this video.
This looks cool and all, but how does he move so fast? That’s like superhuman speed. 😯 wow.
This turned out amazing! Nicely done!
Thank you guys I really appreciate the support!!
You will have 2000 volts of electricity passing through your body in a second if you touch them metal, wood, or anything conductive touching it product, this is 10 times more energy than is needed to stop your heart, you will likely be dead before you hit the ground in many cases and if you do survive you will live with lifelong issues with your heart.
Reporting every fractal wood burning video I come across.
What do you want to do if you want to get rid of it?
Could someone please explain the reason behind scoring the wood before sanding and also why the cinder block weight on it for 24 hours? (Curious as a non-woodworker)
Pencil marks to make sure whole surface is sanded, weight to avoid cupping because wetting the wood and then the burning process dries it so the moisture content is uneven so will warp otherwise, the weight and time help counteract the warping/cupping.
Jessi Fishman ah, that all makes a lot of sense now. I didn’t even notice it was pencil marks, thought it was shallow cuts /scratches, but I’m watching on a small screen, so didn’t pick up some details. Thanks!
If you try what he is doing in the video it is so easy to accidentally touch the wood, the table, the metal, for even a fraction of a second and you'll be dead before you hit the floor. Do not do this.
If you're thinking of trying this DON'T. You are playing with your own life. There's been at least 33 deaths in the US, not counting the deaths in England, Australia, etc. Even many EXPERIENCED ELECTRICIANS have died trying this. If a single part of your body even *grazes* any part of the wood, metal, table, you will get shocked with 10× the number of volts needed to stop your heart and die. *This is not worth your life.* Stay safe broski 🖤
I enjoy the cleanliness of your workshop/ woodshop 👏🏽 👏🏽 👏🏽 also, best fracturing artwork I've seen 👌
Thank you!!
Do use table top epoxy, or deep pour?
Table top epoxy