Casting an Aluminum Souvenir | Scan, Print and Cast Aluminum

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  • @Vassenden_yt
    @Vassenden_yt 2 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    When Brian uploads a video, you just know it's gonna be amazing

  • @norsebavarian1941
    @norsebavarian1941 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    That’s hands down the best lost PLA cast I’ve ever seen straight out of the mold. I think that was better than most people after sanding and finishing. Well done.

    • @Grunblau
      @Grunblau  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks!

    • @thiagoennes
      @thiagoennes 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      this guy is a perfectionist. it makes me happy just to watch. Btw, most people don't burn out the plastic properly as he did.

  • @SDSBBQs
    @SDSBBQs 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Absolutely love your videos!

    • @Grunblau
      @Grunblau  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks!

  • @AlbosNoggins
    @AlbosNoggins 2 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Amazing as ever! The finish straight out of the investment mold was quite stunning. The epoxy-sand base was the perfect finishing touch! Thanks for sharing!

    • @Grunblau
      @Grunblau  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks! I’d like to try ceramic shell investment next as this might have been more appropriate in this case…

    • @Sno7373anon
      @Sno7373anon ปีที่แล้ว

      You're dead on about the base. It really put the finishing touches on the sculpture.

  • @outlawjaw1639
    @outlawjaw1639 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    SO COOL! I used a 3d scanner to scan my wife's hand and then 3d print her a thumb brace, I didn't realize I could make it in metal too!

    • @Grunblau
      @Grunblau  ปีที่แล้ว

      That sounds like an awesome project! For something small, you can also get printable wax. That way, the burn out is less complicated. Could even pour some silver!

  • @WreckDiver99
    @WreckDiver99 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Used to bike to Cranbrook as a teen...back when 50+ Mile bike days were common for me....not so much anymore. LOL...that was 40 years ago.
    Always good to see a video from you. Nicely done, and interesting

  • @PrenticeBoy1688
    @PrenticeBoy1688 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    One of the absolute best channels on TH-cam. You're one of the few TH-camrs of this genre whose work satisfies my OCD tendencies!

    • @Grunblau
      @Grunblau  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you found the channel!

  • @SirRandallDoesStuff
    @SirRandallDoesStuff 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    It's a good day when I see a Brian Oltrogge video in my notifications. Love your work.

    • @Grunblau
      @Grunblau  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! 👍❤️

  • @Vikingwerk
    @Vikingwerk 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Amazing work as always!
    I do get strong vibes of that old pre-movie roll about not pirating movies, (if you wouldn’t rob a bank, you wouldn’t download a movie) which someone parodied with a bit that said “you wouldn’t download a car!”
    Made me think: “You wouldn’t download a sculpture!”

    • @Grunblau
      @Grunblau  2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      To avoid any grey areas… I wouldn’t sell a sculpture I scanned. I have a hard time believing there would be an issue about a 3D photographs of a public sculpture for personal use.
      Definitely an interesting moment as digital art is infinitely reproducible. Is the goal truly to bring happiness to as many people as possible through art? I give it a couple more IPhone iterations before this capability is in everyone’s pocket. If you believe in the Metaverse, even more pressure will blur the line between digital and actual. This sculpture will sit on my shelf in both locations!

    • @1568903218
      @1568903218 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Grunblau Brian, I don't think you should apologize in the least. The Arts and Crafts Movement, in part, was an effort to use the new machinery of the Industrial Revolution to bring art to the everyday masses. People like William Morris understood that the Industrial Revolution wasn't going away. Your video demonstrates that today we have better technology and capability at our disposal than Victorian England could dream of. Why aren't we teaching and replicating beauty and making it available to the masses? You are, and I thank you for it. Keep up the great work!

  • @Pest789
    @Pest789 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow that really turned out nice

  • @ebrahiemmurphy6506
    @ebrahiemmurphy6506 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Lovely work, amazing end result after scanning, thanks for sharing.

  • @hawkinstracym41
    @hawkinstracym41 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I should have comment years ago when I found your page. Absolutely awesome. Can't wait until I am able to get all of the necessary tools that you use to get my ideas to a tangible point. Thank you for your page, and your fabrications. Keep on doing what you doing brother
    HAWK

  • @corymynhier5532
    @corymynhier5532 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Even though your videos are sparse, you never fail to impress.

    • @Grunblau
      @Grunblau  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! I have a few in process… when it is just me, I have to shoot for quality vs quantity. I hope new people get curious and check out my other videos.

  • @brandonrobinson1603
    @brandonrobinson1603 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I'm literally shaking my head in disbelief of how incredible this is. The potential for things you could make are limitless. Practically gives me goosebumps that's how cool this is

    • @Grunblau
      @Grunblau  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! It is pretty great how easy it is to reproduce and also make things that respond or modify existing objects!

  • @chiraz111
    @chiraz111 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video! Now I HAVE to go to Cranbrook to see the original!

  • @iTeerRex
    @iTeerRex 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    3D CAD, 3D scanners, and C&C additive and subtractive tools, in the recent years have all added a lot to manufacturing, especially to personal projects. As always a nicely polished video.

    • @Sno7373anon
      @Sno7373anon ปีที่แล้ว

      What is a good 3d scanner for a beginner in this hobby?

  • @RamsesTorresLifevantageIndDist
    @RamsesTorresLifevantageIndDist 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Glad you went black with silver highlights. Fantastic work

    • @Grunblau
      @Grunblau  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I am surprised it wasn’t immediately obvious to me and I spent hours trying to get the silver with black details to look good before I finally painted the entire thing black!

  • @RyJones
    @RyJones 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You’re back!

  • @davidsnyder2000
    @davidsnyder2000 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That sculpture came out quite good👍😄

    • @Grunblau
      @Grunblau  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I was surprised! I knew the 3D scan would turn out well, but I wasn’t sure about the investment cast.

  • @BenjaminHCrump
    @BenjaminHCrump 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I truly don’t understand why you don’t have millions of folks watching you. Great work as always.

    • @Grunblau
      @Grunblau  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I like you. Thanks! :)

    • @mikekiske
      @mikekiske หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Grunblau Hi. Could you please be more detailed about the epoxy sand technique? Thanks. 🙂

  • @What_Other_Hobbies
    @What_Other_Hobbies 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Welcome back

  • @Phoeff99
    @Phoeff99 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Incredible execution of an idea. Fantastic job.

  • @MakunaRGBIC
    @MakunaRGBIC ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I agree, that is a great sculpture, and your replica came out great!

    • @Grunblau
      @Grunblau  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you!

  • @yesman.
    @yesman. 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Never stop producing high-quality videos

    • @Grunblau
      @Grunblau  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks! I’ll keep going as long as I can!

  • @jhvw4741
    @jhvw4741 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Bravo! The end result is spectacular! I love TH-cam for exactly these kind of videos🙂

    • @Grunblau
      @Grunblau  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! I’m glag you enjoyed it!

  • @BrandonBurns1985
    @BrandonBurns1985 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Glad you're back!

  • @Sno7373anon
    @Sno7373anon ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love this video! Your work is very inspiring, I can't wait to try this out myself.

  • @germaned.lealnino631
    @germaned.lealnino631 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing, can you talk more about the degasing step?

  • @Drillz007
    @Drillz007 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Absolutely fantastic piece of work

  • @tomwagemans1872
    @tomwagemans1872 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You don't make al lot of videos but when you do, they're top notch! Always interesting and good step by step explanations. Thanks!

  • @cristian6766
    @cristian6766 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I don't think you can comprehend the level of respect i have for you! You are amazing and you also have a 300z.

    • @Grunblau
      @Grunblau  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! I hope to be able to be able to get it back on the road again. It didn’t need anything when I parked it, but now it needs a bit of TLC. Was on its way to stage VI and upgraded turbos when I ran out of $ to throw at it.

  • @michaelnewsomegreen5500
    @michaelnewsomegreen5500 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is so amazing. 10/10 for the end product & 11/10 for the execution & inspiration.

    • @Grunblau
      @Grunblau  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you. I am glad you enjoyed it!

  • @b0bl00i
    @b0bl00i 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You're a great artist / maker Brian. Pleasure to watch.

  • @JustSomeVideos0
    @JustSomeVideos0 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    That is just ridiculous levels of skill and craftsmanship. Just amazing, thanks for sharing!

  • @Frank-bh3cm
    @Frank-bh3cm 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Brilliant as always. Love your attention to details!

    • @Grunblau
      @Grunblau  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you!

  • @DamonMcLean1
    @DamonMcLean1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video! Loved the project. I'm not far from Cranbrook, makes we want to now visit!

    • @Grunblau
      @Grunblau  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Say hi to the monkey for me!

  • @phugoidoscillations
    @phugoidoscillations 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for the terrific video. It wasn’t until very recently that I learned that Rodin’s Thinker was originally a figure in his Gates of Hell piece.

    • @Grunblau
      @Grunblau  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Huh, today I learned… thanks!

  • @droko9
    @droko9 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This is a fantastic video! Please make more recreations of other sculptures, seeing the different mediums you used throughout this is really inspiring

  • @dustinbrosmer6164
    @dustinbrosmer6164 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I absolutely love your videos. I wish you would make some videos more often.

    • @Grunblau
      @Grunblau  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! Me too…

  • @yetidodger6650
    @yetidodger6650 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    That is an absolute work of art, that moment you put the black on and began to rub it off to reveal the silver highlights was almost heavenly.

    • @Grunblau
      @Grunblau  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I agree it was the right move to go all black with highlights. I almost polished it but it would not have had the same feeling as the original.

  • @klschofield71
    @klschofield71 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice to see you back in action. Seems like a fun project with wonderful results. Gonna have to pick up some of that filament and try for myself.

  • @christophsuess7646
    @christophsuess7646 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Stunning!

  • @profmoustache5217
    @profmoustache5217 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Just gorgeous!! 🤩
    Thanks for sharing your incredible projects and for the quality of your content. 👍👍👍

  • @Mysterious5tranger
    @Mysterious5tranger 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love the idea and the result ist absolutely stunning. You can really see the dedication to details in the result

    • @Grunblau
      @Grunblau  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! Best I could hope for was to accurately capture the original details as best as possible.

  • @gregthorne4292
    @gregthorne4292 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Always excited to see a Brian Oltrogge video, and even more excited it is at Cranbrook! I'm such a fan of mid-century designers, I really want to visit it sometime.

    • @Grunblau
      @Grunblau  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks! I worked on campus for a few years when we had our architecture firm there. It is truly a special place. If you visit, you should check out the gate I designed at the end of Valley Way and Vaughan road! Right now it could use some paint though…

  • @RoboCNCnl
    @RoboCNCnl 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome work as always buddy. Love your little 3D scanner !

    • @Grunblau
      @Grunblau  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks! 👍

  • @mattiasfagerlund
    @mattiasfagerlund 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Awesome result and a gorgeous sculpture! Any chance you could make a digital copy available? I'd like to try to cast a concrete version....

    • @hxhdfjifzirstc894
      @hxhdfjifzirstc894 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      This seems to be someone's art -- perhaps making a digital copy publicly available isn't properly ethical, without permission from whoever owns it now. I think it's fine to scan something displayed in public and make a copy for personal use, however.

  • @eltoncarneirogimenez6299
    @eltoncarneirogimenez6299 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome job

  • @HP_rep_mek
    @HP_rep_mek 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That came out looking great!

  • @kruger12311
    @kruger12311 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice 300zx :) Great work as always ;)

    • @Grunblau
      @Grunblau  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks! She has been sitting there waiting for much too long!

  • @ShopTherapy623
    @ShopTherapy623 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So cool! Nice work

  • @christophersmith108
    @christophersmith108 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great-just when I am about satisfied with my photography rig, now I have the urge to go buy myself a 3D scanner!

    • @Grunblau
      @Grunblau  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Haha! Well, less than the 1/2 the cost of a decent lens….

  • @oldmatebattle2905
    @oldmatebattle2905 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome video of something I’ve never seen in detail like this. I’m now going to be looking for the filament that you burnt away. Thanks

    • @Grunblau
      @Grunblau  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you. It was my first attempt too! I think I might try UV investment resin soon.

  • @NathanNostaw
    @NathanNostaw 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great outcome and video. Apart from this being such a cool sculpture that id love to have, the amazing technology on display in this video is exciting. in just a few decades we have consumer priced, yet highly capable 3D scanners, 3D printers ( the mediums are amazing, dissolvable, carbon fiber, investment etc and all accessible outside of industry) and such an impressive array of epoxy chemistry options
    The ability to scan and possibly replicate public art or other significant objects can reduce financial or geographical limitations to appreciating the real thing in person.

  • @813fabricationanddesign
    @813fabricationanddesign 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow, excellent work!

    • @Grunblau
      @Grunblau  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you very much!

  • @Polymaker
    @Polymaker 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful project!

    • @Grunblau
      @Grunblau  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you liked it and I think the results speak for themselves regarding your filament!

  • @MattTester
    @MattTester 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Superb combination of old and new techniques. That little scanner is very impressive.

  • @aly-tek7190
    @aly-tek7190 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful work as always Brian. Thanks for bringing us along :)

  • @anmafab
    @anmafab 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I didn't know 3d scanners had such high fidelity! Great project and really interesting process

    • @Grunblau
      @Grunblau  2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Thanks! I have used the Xbox 360 scanner and the Structure scanner and this is the first I have seen with this detail that didn’t cost over $10K

  • @michaelcoffin4364
    @michaelcoffin4364 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This gives me so many ideas. Can't wait for my 3d printer to come in. Love your work.

  • @thecalvaro
    @thecalvaro 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a masterpiece and combination of techniques and technology 🤩

  • @danielbeeson3050
    @danielbeeson3050 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just wow!

  • @ShadowVipers
    @ShadowVipers 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    At first I didn't think I was ever going to get a 3D scanner, but seeing this video makes me want to get one for my trip to Europe next year.

    • @Grunblau
      @Grunblau  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Daniela and I took a 3D scanner to Dresden a couple years ago. It was a lot of fun scanning details on old doors, etc…

    • @ShadowVipers
      @ShadowVipers 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Grunblau The 3D scanner that you used in the video seems nice, although, I'm a bit surprised that it didn't stitch the scans together automatically rather than having to assemble them post-process to get the final model. In terms of your experience goes with 3D scanners (since I'm getting the impression this isn't the first time you've used one), is such a feature a reasonable expectation for scanners under 1000$ (Q1)?
      Also, a bit of a side question if you have time for it, but when looking at purchasing a scanner is there any metric by which you can get an idea of the resolution of the scanner (Q2)? Now I'll probably find the answer to this question whenever I do my own research on the products on the market, although, I'd still like to get your opinion on the matter if you have one.

  • @inotoff
    @inotoff 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fantastic !

  • @nunyabusiness3612
    @nunyabusiness3612 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are such an amazingly hardworking and talented artist/designer/Engineer Brian. Always such a delight to watch you create and work 🙏🏾

    • @Grunblau
      @Grunblau  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you. I am glad you found the videos!

  • @isnie
    @isnie 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    amazing work

  • @ConnorHolland
    @ConnorHolland 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent quality as always, the resin/sand casting looks nice and crisp too. Regarding 3D tourism, in the future it will likely be possible to quickly scan/film a whole area/walking route with a small autonomous drone, for viewing later in VR. Popular tourist spots could even have 'Live recording' areas for virtual tourists to move around in

    • @Grunblau
      @Grunblau  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Exactly. We already have drones/RCs that can record the environment/mine shafts, etc…. Obviously no substitute for actually being there, but for those that can’t travel it could be amazing especially if the 4th dimension could be recorded like a waterfall or waves crashing on the beach.

    • @ConnorHolland
      @ConnorHolland 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Grunblau If highly detailed 3D recordings are stored and preserved, it will also allow people even further in the future to 'time travel' back to the original date of recording

  • @chrisjames6349
    @chrisjames6349 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautifully done, as always!

  • @TracyNorrell
    @TracyNorrell 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent!

  • @danielsilvabrum7583
    @danielsilvabrum7583 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Acompanho esse canal faz vários anos, sempre aprendendo mais sobre qualidade de fundição e materiais, parabéns !

  • @alexmoore5454
    @alexmoore5454 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You content and production quality are incredible!

    • @Grunblau
      @Grunblau  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you. Try to improve with every video!

  • @ConCorDesign
    @ConCorDesign 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great work, as always Brian!

  • @Tinyairtime
    @Tinyairtime 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    informative, fun and great attention to detail, as usual. great video Brian!

  • @makingwithsteve
    @makingwithsteve 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Very cool! Ive wanted to get more into 3d scanning in order to replicate parts and/or model parts to fit another object. You make it look incredibly easy haha. The lost filament casting process is super cool, hope you do more!

    • @12345.......
      @12345....... 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I bought a anycubic mono x. With 2 kg of resin, $450 right now. Large build plate and great definition

  • @PatrickCordaneReeves
    @PatrickCordaneReeves ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Outstanding work, Brian! Could you possibly explain in brief what you're using to de-gas the molten aluminum?

    • @Grunblau
      @Grunblau  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks! I use washing soda (borax). I don’t mention it anymore because fist fights would break out in the comments as to whether it is necessary…. Works for me!

  • @tobus71
    @tobus71 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Always amazing!

  • @johnathansmith1373
    @johnathansmith1373 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well done

  • @gordon6029
    @gordon6029 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a fantastic video! It has inspired me to get going on my setup. I have all the investment casting equipment and a pop 2 but I have been working so much I just don’t have the time when I’m home. Really have to reevaluate my present job as it is cutting into my play time.
    I just love every video you put out, just wish you had more time to produce content. Thank you.

    • @Grunblau
      @Grunblau  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for the comment! I hope to source a Kaya Cast machine in the future! I wish I had more time to work on projects as well, but for two years I had zero time and had to stop putting out videos. Now I have a much better balance and am much happier!

  • @YuriNGolfeto
    @YuriNGolfeto 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing!

  • @sixsgma1563
    @sixsgma1563 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Just when I thought Brian couldn't get any cooler.. I find out he has a 300zx haha

  • @Crcvmbdfl
    @Crcvmbdfl ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video, very good tutorial step by step

  • @mikeblocker5720
    @mikeblocker5720 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is a fantastic job. Attention to detail is top tier. I would be very interested in watching you try ceramic shell. Although, seeing how perfect your raw casting came out of the plaster, I'm not sure you need it 👍

    • @Grunblau
      @Grunblau  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! I will be trying ceramic shell at some point…. Possibly with UV Resin prints.

    • @mikeblocker5720
      @mikeblocker5720 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Grunblau I have yet to do any resin prints. Everything I find myself wanting to cast is too large for any reasonably priced resin printer. Although outsourcing is getting more affordable. Sure would save a lot of pattern prep time. Which would be nice. Especially when you're watching all of your hard work melt away in the kiln 😁

  • @rolanddube2169
    @rolanddube2169 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You do such amazing work!

  • @truthcam1
    @truthcam1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    fantastic....

  • @digitalbase9396
    @digitalbase9396 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video, the epoxy sand is a new concept to me and looks awesome. can you please share the 3D STL file of the sculpture.

  • @jorgeconcheyro
    @jorgeconcheyro 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    3d scanner in your phone... science fiction, still can't believe how amazing that device is... I mean, you're using your phone!!!! hahahaha. Your job, awesome, as usual. Cheers from Buenos Aires ;)

  • @truthbomb4775
    @truthbomb4775 ปีที่แล้ว

    I wish the like button was additive and I could just tap it over and over. Great Job.

  • @Mario_Rioli
    @Mario_Rioli 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice! You should make videos more often)

  • @jknigga
    @jknigga 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great stuff! Though - I want to know more about that Z you have in your garage!

  • @bobsadogtoo
    @bobsadogtoo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Brilliant

  • @Rouverius
    @Rouverius 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Even in aluminum, that's a funky monkey.
    Great job!

    • @Grunblau
      @Grunblau  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ha! Thanks for the reference!

  • @nikroth
    @nikroth 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    brilliant !!!

  • @phild4186
    @phild4186 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    have you considered an SLA resin printer? material choices are much more limited but if casting is the end goal the fidelity is spectacular.
    I was also shocked at how little resin you needed to wet the sand for the base. How strong is the cured material?
    love your videos thank you.

    • @Grunblau
      @Grunblau  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes, I have an Anycubic resin printer… I am working through a project right now! I was shocked at how good (and affordable) they are.
      Back in the day I used to have to pay thousands of dollars to have an SLA model printed!
      I ended up using less than half of what I mixed up for the sand!

    • @phild4186
      @phild4186 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ​@@Grunblau ya the introduction of mono LCD screens has really changed the practicality of resin printing. failure is much less forgiving but the quality trade off is well worth it for model making (imo).
      I'm not sure what but I really want to make some stuff out of resin sand now.

  • @ciucinciu
    @ciucinciu 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    on the investment sequence, what if you made two separate batches of investment? one, like you did in the video but a thicker mix that you brushed on the the model in 1 or 2 layers so it will build thickness. and the second batch, investment mixed with sand or a cheap filler and poured to fill up the whole structure so not to waste that much investment (and probably help dry faster?)

  • @TJ_Hack3r
    @TJ_Hack3r 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love the Nissan Z in the garage, any projects planned for it?

    • @Grunblau
      @Grunblau  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I bought the Z in LA and drove it to NY almost 20 years ago. The rear wing needs some TLC as they all do eventually. I have the replacement spoiler and didn’t want to drive it before it was fixed. Now that I am in Detroit, foreign cars get a lot of hate and door dings. I once came outside to find a hamburger opened up and face down on the T-tops. I ended up parking it for a particularly bad winter and I was bad at starting it every few weeks. I know the gas is bad at this point and I am just getting back to the point where I have some free time to do TH-cam and other projects.
      Long way to say… yes I’d love to get it back on the road. I’d like to upgrade the turbos as I had done a lot of work to it before it was parked. Intercoolers, injectors, chip, eibachs, etc…

    • @TJ_Hack3r
      @TJ_Hack3r 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Grunblau oh wow, I knew people in Detroit loved American cars, but I didn't think the hate for foreign cars would be that bad. It's a shame that people can't show a little more respect for someone else's car. my friend had a 300zx twin turbo manual when he still lived in Chicago. He ended up selling it when he had to move for work. Those cars are fantastic when you don't have to throw parts at them lol. If I lived closer, I'd offer to help get it up and running again. I just picked up a new engine hoist to swap the 4.2 V8 in my dad's Audi, but it's a 6 hour drive from Chicago. I actually picked up the new 4.2 in Ann Arbor

  • @SmithDrewSmith
    @SmithDrewSmith ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I wonder if you could use the same epoxy technique but with granite powder to cast the sculpture, replicating the original material there too?

    • @Grunblau
      @Grunblau  ปีที่แล้ว

      Interesting… probably. I think a silicone mold could do it pretty easily… otherwise, finding the parting lines for a rigid mold would take some effort.

  • @The.Talent
    @The.Talent 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I was watching Jeremy Makes Things yesterday and he was having a lot of struggles with his casting process. You instantly came to mind.
    I know it’s a vast topic and you’ve already got some great info on your channel, but it would be amazing if you could do a video on your process for setting up a mould and why you make the choices in sprue and riser placement and sizing as you do, and what your total process is. I know YT is not your day job but your skill is just so awesome. Please teach us, O great master.

    • @Grunblau
      @Grunblau  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Everything is really just ‘seat of the pants’ guestimation. As far as the sprue size goes, this could have been bigger. This way, I might not have felt it necessary to torch the top of the pouring cup.
      There is actually a lot of olde timey knowledge out there and likely formulas for everything.

    • @The.Talent
      @The.Talent 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Grunblau I think newton formalised a formula for cooling materials and I just had a look at one of my text books from university that had a whole chapter on casting, but couldn’t really find any clear guidelines. This book was more about selecting the manufacturing process to suit the objective, and not so much an instruction on how to do it. I’ll have to have a deeper dig.

    • @garethdavies3220
      @garethdavies3220 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      “The Old Foundryman” on youtube has recently done a video on sprue sizes .

    • @12345.......
      @12345....... 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have referred channels that have trouble to Brian's channel since he makes it look so easy

  • @12345.......
    @12345....... 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can't wait for new projects with the new foundry. Any idea on the power consumption of that big boy? I recently bought a kill-a-watt and have been going nuts in the house with measuring electricity usage.

    • @Grunblau
      @Grunblau  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That kiln is just so I can do my own ceramics projects, investment burnouts, etc… with out asking permission from my better half (who is a ceramicist) to experiment on her equipment. I’ll still use the fire keg for melting metal as it is much cheaper/fun. :)

  • @Hyjaxe
    @Hyjaxe 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video!
    But came to say awesome 300zx! Looks likes its been sitting awhile.

    • @Grunblau
      @Grunblau  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! She has been parked for almost 10 years at this point. Didn’t really need anything when parked, but now it will require some TLC to get back on the road (Drain the gas, etc…). Has 78K miles and lots of upgrades.

  • @mzimmerman1988
    @mzimmerman1988 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    very nice!