This man played such a huge role in my childhood. I started watching him when I was in 2nd grade and now im graduating this coming year. Thi makes me sad to this day knowing that he is no longer with us, he may be gone but will never be forgotten. Long live TKOR you, will always be loved❤❤
Dog same I remember watching him when I was so young I showed my dad and me and my dad started making our metal foundries and we kept upgrading and upgrading some of the most fun I’ve had and I got to grow a bond with my father at a young age And without this video, I don’t think I would have as close to bond with my father as I do today
*I'm editing the video on how to build this foundry from scratch, right now, so it should be the next project video. :D It's an original design you can make very easily, for around $20. I spent 5 months experimenting, and made over 10 different prototypes. Thanks for sharing, and please let me know what you think?*
I used to help teach classes in basic metal casting. A couple things, aluminum cans are one of the worst sources for aluminum to cast with. For one the alloy is all wrong, it was meant for extrusion and not the best for casting things. Another is you get more dross (crud) from cans than you do get actual pourable metal. The thin walls oxidize real quick and the plastic coating on the can just adds impurities. If you want stuff to cast find cast aluminum items like electric skillets and old small engine blocks from a lawnmower shop. Chop them up and feed them into the crucible. Speaking of the crucible, steel is soluble in molten aluminum. What does that mean? You can be carrying a crucible of 1600f aluminum and the bottom can dissolve through and drop molten aluminum onto you feet and onto the ground. Use a good refractory crucible, they are cheap, about $30 for one this size. And that brings up the most important royal f-up in the video. He is doing this over concrete. THIS IS A TERRIBLE IDEA. It can result in serious injuries. When molten aluminum falls to the ground the aluminum will superheat the moisture in the concrete and cause it to spall, that is to explode where the aluminum lands. This sends hot concrete and molten aluminum spraying everywhere. When melting and pouring metal do it over sand.
Grant. Please please please add a discussion of some basic safety points when casting aluminium. In addition to casting over concrete, pouring molten aluminium into cold molds (which may have moisture in them) is also incredibly dangerous. Casting with molten aluminium is a dangerous activity that should not be taken lightly. Also, get some leather gloves, or better, gloves designed for casting and hot work. Those gloves you're wearing look like they are polyester or some other plastic which will melt into your hands if you get splashed. You'd have a horrible burn where the metal landed ringed by plastic burned into your skin! And a face sheild (rated for hot work) to protect your face!
skulfire92 All concrete contains moisture in varying amounts. When you pour molten metal on it the water vaporizes and causes the surface of the concrete to explode, this is known as spalling. When this happens very hot concrete and molten metal can be sprayed for quite some distance around the spalling site. Skin tends not to like that,
*Note: The contest for the sword is CLOSED. The winner is Anthony Wagner from Virginia who guessed 690.2 grams. The actual weight was 691 grams. Congratulations Anthony!* (bit.ly/WinTheSword)
tim bradford I'll tell u a trick buy a plastic sword whatever u like the design then bring a bucket of sand put the sword inside the sand then pour the mercury
Justin H you mean the slac? he probably just waits for it to cool off and then tosses it in the trash. it's not really dangerous, other than the fact that it's scorching hot at first.
@@matthewnikolaenko7439 I highly recommend using something like a thin cardboard tube or PVC pipe but aluminum if casted right would probably be lighter than most PVC pipes. As long as you keep weight down most materials should work. My go to for rockets is the cardboard tubes from wrapping paper. Whatever you choose goodluck with your rocket!
Grant Thompson - "The King of Random" Bud, just saying this out of concern for you health, Both the bucket and the two Ubolts you used for the handles to the lid (And the ubolts for your soda can mini bbq) are galvanized, which means it's got a layer of zinc over top, I am a master galvanizer, as well as a hobby level blacksmith, these traits do no DO NOT mix, Heating galvanized metal releases toxic metal vapors into the air, and can lead to heavy metal poisoning and all sorts of other medical complications, Plenty of welders are familiar with this, and sometimes exposure is worse than others, but this can be lethal, Especially if you pass out in the presence of the vapors and continously inhale, But even one good lungful can lead to days of diahrea, and seizure like tremors, And a dizzyness that feels like it might be for life. Don't take chances with your health, if you insist on using it anyways, wear a well fitting dust mask and sand it off with very coarse sandpaper, the particulates will be big enough to be trapped this way, whereas burning it off makes the particulates too small for all but the best filters. Other than that, you have made an excellent forge, And I am excited to see your molding process. Also, the use of a 1 inch black iron pipe is safe and very recommended as it is the metal closest to the coals. Thumbs up this comment for top comment so he, and anyone else thinking to take on this project sees the safety message.
Smaller particulates means more exposure, It's the same logic for drugs and medicines alike, They have more surface area witch can then be absorbed more readily, sanding it is not great for you, but can be easily countered by trying not to breathe it, or using a mask. Which is why I recommended a coarse grit sandpaper. Zinc is a useful metal, and in small doses your body even needs it, but in your lungs or eyes it can be deadly. I've had about as much exposure as can be tolerated by a human of my size after a zinc explosion, Zinc burns are not pleasant, nor is heavy metal poisoning, Both of which I suffered through, but I still fear zinc vapors much much more. You can weld it in open air if you absolutely must, but a good lungfull can and will kill you.
Would there be any issues if I substitute the bucket with a stainless steel stock pot? There would be a thicker layer of the plaster/sand mix. Also, what type of respirator mask would you recommend? Hopefully something that is sufficient with a low price tag.
They come in packs with multiple, you don't need to get a crazy expensive one, Just the circle clothy ones are about three for a dollar, Or even a damp rag while sanding the galvanizing off, Just to avoid the dust. As for the stainless steel, It'll rust out at those temperatures eventually,(yes, even though it is stainless) but part of the process for the first firing is the curing of the plaster/sand and removing the moisture, putting a barrier in between that might lead to problems, but It might be fine, Assuming you meant to leave it in, and not just for forming the refractory
We need more metal projects! This has inspired me a lot. I have always wanted to make my own forge. After watching and trying this project I feel like my own forge is attainable. Thank you and keep up the great work!
Rest Peacefully......many happy memories have making the Mini Metal Factory with my son for his school project, you bought knowledge, joy and fun into our lives!
Eric The White Hair Thompson His computer probably lagged, and the comment didn't show up on his screen, so he commented it a second time. Resulting in two comments.
These are some of the coolest videos I have ever seen in my life, its all so helpful. My school doesnt recycle aluminum so Ive been using the cans we dont use to make new things. Thanks!
John-John Phipps I'd love it if you'd share more information. I'm curious to know where/how you got you cans and how long it took to make that much money.
I miss Grant a lot. He was the one i first wached when i got you tube. May his positivity and curiosity live on forever. R.I.P Grant the hero we don't deserve but need.
Make sure, when connecting the hair dryer to the pipe, you also tape down the "cool air" button. Otherwise, the dryer will pump out hot air which can melt the tape and the PVC pipe.
Thank You so much I just started using this. It was so easy to make stuff. All these people out here think it's hard, but its really not. For everyone who likes watching and making stuff like this I suggest you give this a try
My son and I traveled to Lowe’s yesterday and bought everything we needed and built this last night. It turned out great and most of all I spent quality time with him. It’s amazing how 30 cans made such a small amount of pure aluminum. Can’t wait to get more cans. Mixture was off a bit. Our sands might be different tho. Had to use more Plaster than Sand. Also, I found that a 1 1/4th” holesaw worked much better than the 1 3/8th” the video says. At 1 1/4ths of an inch the metal pipe thread right into the side of the bucket with more grip and can be screwed into for a better hold.
Redditor with 194 IQ here, So it was a rare occasion to me, i felt like eating something other than doritos and cheetos. Then i stumbled across this video and thought: "Well why not?" So i raided my moms garage and bedroom, got the supplies and did as you asked. But the end results almost broke my teeth! And they also didn't taste very good. Thanks for reminding me why i don't eat anything other than doritos and cheetos. Doritan Cheeto Redditor - Atheist - Brony - G(ent)leman - Top Mind Moderator of /r/food
Awesome! :) I want to make something like that someday, because I love it to play with liquid Metal, especially Gallium because you can melt that metal at low temperatures, so you can put it in your hand, when its liquid! :)
I have a few suggestions for the next upgrade to the foundry. First, you can try adding Perlite to the refractory lining. it's expanded rock and is highly heat resistant. second, when you melt cans down the slag on the top has entirely too much aluminum still in it. you can use ordinary non iodized table salt as a flux to produce more aluminum from the cans
+Faizan Shariff If you are using water MAKE SURE to remove the crucible and set it aside to cool naturally If you pour water into the red hot crucible it will flash to steam and boiling water will splash everywhere. It wouldnt be a bad idea to let the charcoal burn itself out either.
Hey! Nice video but you forgot a very important detail!!! You say it does'nt matter if there still is soda inside the can but it actually does! If you put liquid inside molten metal, it will make steam bubbles and can explode, splashing some 660c° molten aluminium all around. So, if you want to melt aluminium safely, put cans in oven until there is no more liquid inside and wear a face protection. Please like or something, so people can see this and don't get injured please.
probably no one is gonna read this, but like yesterday there was a small piece of land i was cleaning up where a lot of people threw trash since it was next to a road, and we found a lot of soda cans and the first thing that came to my mind seeing so many cans was this video and wanting to do the same.
Jaden CM no, it is like pouring water into hot grease on steroids. The water will instantaneously turn to vapor and if you are putting a can with moisture into the rest of the molten aluminum you can potentially have molten metal spatter violently up to 5 ft away, just like if you spill it on concrete which may have moisture.
Spencer Boaz charcoal burns up to 2500 c, aluminium melts at around 660c silver at around 960c, and copper at around 1000c. it sould be abole to, however the conditions arent optimal so the temperature might be much lower. also note that iron melts at 1500 so there is a posibility that it will melt too.
Spencer Boaz charcoal burns up to 2500 c, aluminium melts at around 660c silver at around 960c, and copper at around 1000c. it sould be abole to, however the conditions arent optimal so the temperature might be much lower. also note that iron melts at 1500 so there is a posibility that it will melt too.
Dj Krazy60 go to a building demolition job site. Many of the buildings have extinguishers, I did one job where we had to dispose of hundreds of them. I'm sure if you offered a couple bucks they would give you one especially if it is out of inspection or has been used. A lot of times the guys will use them to chill beer real quick.
Here is how you shape it: cut up some styrofoam into the shape you want (if it requires multiple pieces just use painters tape). You can buy some styrofoam kids toys too. Burry it in sand. Make sure it's packed nice and tight. Pour the aluminum in the styrofoam. The aluminum instantly burns the styrofoam and replaces. For more info Google lost foam casting
Not sure if flesh and bone melts, I think they just burn, but even if it did I highly doubt you can get Freddy Mercury's body. It's probably bones anyway. (And mercury is liquid, but if you do harden it with the use of black elderly magic you could probably melt it back with a tealight candle or something)
MLG FaZe Clan 360 720 Quickscoper 420 blazed thank you I was looking for ways to make fedoras out of mercury bc I want to try out my new fedora hat flip trick to get the ladies and I wanted it to be made out of human flesh and bone thnx m9 10/10 advice
No, what happens is when you melt it because its already a liquid it will turn to gas. Think about it like water. It will turn into a gas which can be breathed in like oxygen.
Ugh, I need to stop going down rabbit holes like this. My wife is going to be so pissed when she sees me using her hairdryer to blow coals into a flaming pot plant holder...
Yes you can. Although to make glass from pure sand (pure SiO2) you would need a bit higher temperature than that (around 1200 °C (2192 °F)). But if you add sodium carbonate (Na2CO3, „soda") and calcium oxide (CaO „lime“) (in proportion traceable on Wikipedia) you can create so called „Soda-lime glass“ (which accounts for about 90% of all manufactured glass) and lover the temperature to around 573 °C (1,063 °F). Which is easily achievable through the process shown in the video. (Or you can just take some old bottles, or jars, and melt them.)
This man played such a huge role in my childhood. I started watching him when I was in 2nd grade and now im graduating this coming year. Thi makes me sad to this day knowing that he is no longer with us, he may be gone but will never be forgotten. Long live TKOR you, will always be loved❤❤
Same here brother! Cant believe it's been 10 years since I started watching him
Dog same I remember watching him when I was so young I showed my dad and me and my dad started making our metal foundries and we kept upgrading and upgrading some of the most fun I’ve had and I got to grow a bond with my father at a young age And without this video, I don’t think I would have as close to bond with my father as I do today
Rip to a true legend.. we will miss you
I still cant believe it
Kade Waterman yeah, some are saying it was a hoax
Damian Rho *hoping it was a hoax
I thought it was a prank can’t believe it
What happened?
Now this is the king of random i know and love
Pew-Series yep same
say it louder
Well you won't be seeing him like this again
Amen
I miss him
Used my fire extinguisher to make the crucible.
Reeeeally needed it later
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Finally A DIY Video Maker That Is NOT A Waste Of Time
You Are The Real Deal
All of his videos are worth it, good thing you found his channel!
No Need To Type Like A Stupid Idiot Like This ,
Its Really Annoying
Why is bro adding double spaces and speaking like a robot?
*I'm editing the video on how to build this foundry from scratch, right now, so it should be the next project video. :D It's an original design you can make very easily, for around $20. I spent 5 months experimenting, and made over 10 different prototypes. Thanks for sharing, and please let me know what you think?*
Are there any other metals we can melt with it ?
Cool Grant, any idea how long if you don't mind me asking?
Thanks bro
Good question. Are you able to melt something like glass?? Because I believe if you were to put it in the molds it'll be some pretty cool outcomes
Put um in liquid nitrogen!
Its kinda sad knowing that the king of eandom will never TRULY be doing stuff like this again
Arcticx369 I know, I always waited for another video like this and now I know it will never happen
This format was the best the new vids are more in the guise of being entertaining than inspiring. This vid makes me want to start casting.
jangalexis Ruiz trueeee!!!!
eandom
He’s doing some in heaven :’)
If only you had posted this before Christmas, I would have saved a fortune! Great video Grant.. :D
Thank you Alltime10s. Great to see you here in the comments, and I hope it was a great Christmas anyway! :)
Hello Grant!
hey i love ur vids
4 replies? De fack.
I think it's great that two well known youtubers comment or collaborate!
Rest In Peace to the greatest king of random‼️😭❤️❤️
You won’t be forgotten
Asianboy15 watching this in memory cuz this introduced me to this.
Loogy Mario me too❤️💔
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Heyho, have you tried to melt copper too? I'd like to cast sth from copper and i don't have a foundry...yet :D
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I WANT TO TRY THIS WHEN I'M OLDER!!!! :D :D :D :D!!!!!!
Grant Thompson - "The King of Random" our voice makes u sound queer
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Rest in peace, we miss you
*peace
@@wrhiv72 done
I used to help teach classes in basic metal casting.
A couple things, aluminum cans are one of the worst sources for aluminum to cast with. For one the alloy is all wrong, it was meant for extrusion and not the best for casting things. Another is you get more dross (crud) from cans than you do get actual pourable metal. The thin walls oxidize real quick and the plastic coating on the can just adds impurities. If you want stuff to cast find cast aluminum items like electric skillets and old small engine blocks from a lawnmower shop. Chop them up and feed them into the crucible.
Speaking of the crucible, steel is soluble in molten aluminum. What does that mean? You can be carrying a crucible of 1600f aluminum and the bottom can dissolve through and drop molten aluminum onto you feet and onto the ground. Use a good refractory crucible, they are cheap, about $30 for one this size.
And that brings up the most important royal f-up in the video. He is doing this over concrete. THIS IS A TERRIBLE IDEA. It can result in serious injuries. When molten aluminum falls to the ground the aluminum will superheat the moisture in the concrete and cause it to spall, that is to explode where the aluminum lands. This sends hot concrete and molten aluminum spraying everywhere. When melting and pouring metal do it over sand.
Grant. Please please please add a discussion of some basic safety points when casting aluminium. In addition to casting over concrete, pouring molten aluminium into cold molds (which may have moisture in them) is also incredibly dangerous. Casting with molten aluminium is a dangerous activity that should not be taken lightly.
Also, get some leather gloves, or better, gloves designed for casting and hot work. Those gloves you're wearing look like they are polyester or some other plastic which will melt into your hands if you get splashed. You'd have a horrible burn where the metal landed ringed by plastic burned into your skin!
And a face sheild (rated for hot work) to protect your face!
Regarding crucible materials: scholar.google.com/scholar?cluster=12477917812720674222&hl=en&as_sdt=0,38&sciodt=0,38
Why is concrete bad?
skulfire92 All concrete contains moisture in varying amounts. When you pour molten metal on it the water vaporizes and causes the surface of the concrete to explode, this is known as spalling. When this happens very hot concrete and molten metal can be sprayed for quite some distance around the spalling site. Skin tends not to like that,
Well thats good to know. Thanks!
*Note: The contest for the sword is CLOSED. The winner is Anthony Wagner from Virginia who guessed 690.2 grams. The actual weight was 691 grams. Congratulations Anthony!* (bit.ly/WinTheSword)
When will you show us how to make the sword
tim bradford I'll tell u a trick buy a plastic sword whatever u like the design then bring a bucket of sand put the sword inside the sand then pour the mercury
McGameing Mo *Facepalm*
You make the shape out of styrofoam, then place it in the sand and pour the molten ALUMINIUM, not mercury.
HeisenTwerk sorry saw the other videos all were mercury lol.
Justin H you mean the slac? he probably just waits for it to cool off and then tosses it in the trash. it's not really dangerous, other than the fact that it's scorching hot at first.
Great job Grant! Looks like it's working great.
well i still like your method better
tim gersh yea well dude it's a forge he made
RAms -
yea but on the night hawkin video then he dug a hold into the ground making what i think is a simpler forge that is just as effective
tim gersh Oh, that thing.
ok
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@@rams6702 cool
Rest In Peace, we’ll always appreciate what you did and will always miss you
Thanks for this awesome project Grant! I've got to give this a go!
@@matthewnikolaenko7439 I highly recommend using something like a thin cardboard tube or PVC pipe but aluminum if casted right would probably be lighter than most PVC pipes. As long as you keep weight down most materials should work. My go to for rockets is the cardboard tubes from wrapping paper. Whatever you choose goodluck with your rocket!
Grant Thompson - "The King of Random" Bud, just saying this out of concern for you health, Both the bucket and the two Ubolts you used for the handles to the lid (And the ubolts for your soda can mini bbq) are galvanized, which means it's got a layer of zinc over top, I am a master galvanizer, as well as a hobby level blacksmith, these traits do no DO NOT mix, Heating galvanized metal releases toxic metal vapors into the air, and can lead to heavy metal poisoning and all sorts of other medical complications, Plenty of welders are familiar with this, and sometimes exposure is worse than others, but this can be lethal, Especially if you pass out in the presence of the vapors and continously inhale, But even one good lungful can lead to days of diahrea, and seizure like tremors, And a dizzyness that feels like it might be for life.
Don't take chances with your health, if you insist on using it anyways, wear a well fitting dust mask and sand it off with very coarse sandpaper, the particulates will be big enough to be trapped this way, whereas burning it off makes the particulates too small for all but the best filters.
Other than that, you have made an excellent forge, And I am excited to see your molding process.
Also, the use of a 1 inch black iron pipe is safe and very recommended as it is the metal closest to the coals.
Thumbs up this comment for top comment so he, and anyone else thinking to take on this project sees the safety message.
What happens when you sand it
Smaller particulates means more exposure, It's the same logic for drugs and medicines alike, They have more surface area witch can then be absorbed more readily, sanding it is not great for you, but can be easily countered by trying not to breathe it, or using a mask.
Which is why I recommended a coarse grit sandpaper. Zinc is a useful metal, and in small doses your body even needs it, but in your lungs or eyes it can be deadly.
I've had about as much exposure as can be tolerated by a human of my size after a zinc explosion, Zinc burns are not pleasant, nor is heavy metal poisoning, Both of which I suffered through, but I still fear zinc vapors much much more.
You can weld it in open air if you absolutely must, but a good lungfull can and will kill you.
Would there be any issues if I substitute the bucket with a stainless steel stock pot? There would be a thicker layer of the plaster/sand mix. Also, what type of respirator mask would you recommend? Hopefully something that is sufficient with a low price tag.
They come in packs with multiple, you don't need to get a crazy expensive one, Just the circle clothy ones are about three for a dollar, Or even a damp rag while sanding the galvanizing off, Just to avoid the dust.
As for the stainless steel, It'll rust out at those temperatures eventually,(yes, even though it is stainless) but part of the process for the first firing is the curing of the plaster/sand and removing the moisture, putting a barrier in between that might lead to problems, but It might be fine, Assuming you meant to leave it in, and not just for forming the refractory
What do you suggest for the handles of the lid?
We need more metal projects! This has inspired me a lot. I have always wanted to make my own forge. After watching and trying this project I feel like my own forge is attainable. Thank you and keep up the great work!
Rest Peacefully......many happy memories have making the Mini Metal Factory with my son for his school project, you bought knowledge, joy and fun into our lives!
What happened to him???
We're making these for the next neighborhood bake sale!
hey there
Now that's what you call a scam!
What a fantastic idea. Nice to see you here Scamschool. You're so close to 1M!
Grant Thompson - "The King of Random" why did you comment twice?
Eric The White Hair Thompson His computer probably lagged, and the comment didn't show up on his screen, so he commented it a second time. Resulting in two comments.
These are some of the coolest videos I have ever seen in my life, its all so helpful. My school doesnt recycle aluminum so Ive been using the cans we dont use to make new things. Thanks!
I have mad around $200 from this. Thanks so much! If anyone else tries this you can sell them on ebay for like $100 for 40lbs good luck!
Seriously? That's about a 316% markup. Each kilogram is worth $1.74 USD.
John-John Phipps Would love to know more.
John-John Phipps I'd love it if you'd share more information. I'm curious to know where/how you got you cans and how long it took to make that much money.
Thank you for this valuable information sir😊
vVPittVv the cans is what im trying to find out but do intend to sell stuff too
Sir, you have one of the most satisfying and amazing voices I've ever heard. Right up there with Cinema Snob.
TheAnalXylophone also he is up there with Spyder Harrison
TheAnalXylophone of
What about Will Stamper? He's the narrator in Battleblock Theater
Nice job
hes dead;(
his dead
I miss this King of Random
Comander he is still here
@@themangawasbetter6987 He is not, he is a mere shadow of his former self.
He has passed now
Let him rest, he is in a better place now
I just miss him
Rest in peace legend,you will be forever remembered.
you used a fire extinguisher as the crucible?
Oh the irony...
Ha.
Iron-y.
PUN CITY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This was just to good xD
get rektd m8s.
I like that, you're good. Wish I could like more than once.
I did this project for a chemistry project 8 years ago. It is something I will never forget. He is truly the king of random
So basically you can just drink a soda and then make some aluminum. THATS WHAT I LIKE TO CALL RECYCLING
I feel like that's an Eddsworld reference
Lol yeah
What if you got a lot of soda cans that's exactly what you're going to do to help the world
i would like to make a swors
Has: * 40 used cans *
Makes: * a cool sword *
Mom: wtf are you doing?
Don't worry mom, it's recycling.
We will always remember this true legend. R.I.P Grant Thompson 1980-2019 True legend!
When I have my own place , I'm gonna have a foundry and make unique gifts by molding metal and make myself some metal specialties
why not sell the ingots and get the cans by picking them from the street etc. :D
+PepinoPepsi I'll probably pick up a non flammable hazmat suit somewhere
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Pepino, the price of aluminum per pound isn't worth all the effort/ price of materials for the foundry.
I miss Grant a lot. He was the one i first wached when i got you tube. May his positivity and curiosity live on forever. R.I.P Grant the hero we don't deserve but need.
still remember watching this when i was a little kid
I wish grant's newer videos were more like this
Same
Jack of trades is kinda annoying. But hes way more funny
Who would've known
Make sure, when connecting the hair dryer to the pipe, you also tape down the "cool air" button. Otherwise, the dryer will pump out hot air which can melt the tape and the PVC pipe.
Thank You so much I just started using this. It was so easy to make stuff. All these people out here think it's hard, but its really not. For everyone who likes watching and making stuff like this I suggest you give this a try
You are the true king of random. Rest in Peace
Wee Leng you are the king of egg fried rice
I know, now they just melt crayons
Dude these videos were so much better than what you make now but I guess it's personal choice.
fire fox well we’ll never get one again
The cans' thoughts. "NO NOT INTO THE PIT IT BURNS!!"
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but after the pit....oh look at that I'm a teddy bear
"Oh relax, I'm only gonna burn your skin off, boil your intestines and melt the rest of your body and shape it into a cute bear-looking shape."
The Can ! Is a Robot ! In Disguise !
My son and I traveled to Lowe’s yesterday and bought everything we needed and built this last night. It turned out great and most of all I spent quality time with him. It’s amazing how 30 cans made such a small amount of pure aluminum. Can’t wait to get more cans. Mixture was off a bit. Our sands might be different tho. Had to use more Plaster than Sand. Also, I found that a 1 1/4th” holesaw worked much better than the 1 3/8th” the video says. At 1 1/4ths of an inch the metal pipe thread right into the side of the bucket with more grip and can be screwed into for a better hold.
Redditor with 194 IQ here,
So it was a rare occasion to me, i felt like eating something other than doritos and cheetos. Then i stumbled across this video and thought: "Well why not?" So i raided my moms garage and bedroom, got the supplies and did as you asked. But the end results almost broke my teeth! And they also didn't taste very good.
Thanks for reminding me why i don't eat anything other than doritos and cheetos.
Doritan Cheeto
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Also a complete waste of time! You can save resources by just eating the can and you also get to keep the other stuff for a snack later on!
American cuisine in general is just really bad. Poor video.
Dumbass reddit people
xCANNEDRAGEx Lol... dumbass people who don't know when a troll appears.
Billy Mckindley Hear that whoosh? That was the joke going straight over your head.
This was the first video I watched of him we will miss you forever😭😭😭😭
Awesome! :)
I want to make something like that someday, because I love it to play with liquid Metal, especially Gallium because you can melt that metal at low temperatures, so you can put it in your hand, when its liquid! :)
Wusste garnicht das du auch hier bist
I am 9 years old, my dad and I made the foundry and it worked great:-)
I clocked that DI price tag. Nice to see a fellow Utahn :)
I wish the king of random was like this again
The current tkor is a sad reminder
Random scan & download?
😂😁😂 are a mingolian?
Your the real king of random i miss you and you will never be forgotten 🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺😭😭😭😭😭
Old is gold .
R.I.P. king of random
Yeah same. He had so many random projects ahead of him.
Slade Is cool this was my first video of him that I watched
They still make videos
What happened?
Spaikou Zanclouver he passed away due to heart issues
I miss old TKOR. Rest in peace.
Isn’t it amazing how TH-cam will serve as a archive of those who have passed on people will never have to forget their loved ones voices
Excellent experience well done 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Thank you for my memories with you and this was a fun activity
R.I.P to legend u be miss love u man
I have a few suggestions for the next upgrade to the foundry. First, you can try adding Perlite to the refractory lining. it's expanded rock and is highly heat resistant. second, when you melt cans down the slag on the top has entirely too much aluminum still in it. you can use ordinary non iodized table salt as a flux to produce more aluminum from the cans
Can you elaborate on this process?
Brings back memories watching this 😆
If only I was his neighbor.
So we can meet him...
He actually lives about 30 minutes away from me XD My uncle and cousins have met him and his kids before.
Then you'll hear explosions and have rockets flying into your lawn.
Ha
That would be awesome!!!!!!!!
please tell me how to turn off the foundry , for that i used fire extinguisher
Water ?
really?
Faizan Shariff Yes ?
+Faizan Shariff If you are using water MAKE SURE to remove the crucible and set it aside to cool naturally
If you pour water into the red hot crucible it will flash to steam and boiling water will splash everywhere.
It wouldnt be a bad idea to let the charcoal burn itself out either.
Austin Pauley If you use water, you can use the charcoals later
See this is what the Rock has been cooking
what
Lol
I watched your videos for years . Long live the king
Hey! Nice video but you forgot a very important detail!!!
You say it does'nt matter if there still is soda inside the can but it actually does!
If you put liquid inside molten metal, it will make steam bubbles and can explode, splashing some 660c° molten aluminium all around.
So, if you want to melt aluminium safely, put cans in oven until there is no more liquid inside and wear a face protection.
Please like or something, so people can see this and don't get injured please.
So.. Satisfying
What happened with 'let's use the tongs to carefully remove the top' at 02:13?
Oh sorry i didn't hear it well
probably no one is gonna read this, but like yesterday there was a small piece of land i was cleaning up where a lot of people threw trash since it was next to a road, and we found a lot of soda cans and the first thing that came to my mind seeing so many cans was this video and wanting to do the same.
If I can someday, I will try to make this :D
Adam Galbraith same
Derek Rethman I'd make this over the ARC furnace because it's probably safer, and easier to store and maintain.
+Adam Galbraith (Flash Freeze Gaming) if u do this sell your ingots or any creation on ebay
le botmun I will, yeah. I actually have aluminium scrap rivets in my house waiting to be dealt with, probably a good place to start at really :)
+Adam Galbraith (Flash Freeze Gaming) I literary sold 3 swords and bam 400$
i saw a sword like that, made out of brass though, sell on ebay for $500, its funny how much people will pay for things like that.
Taif Nahedh ikr
E Z $$$$
I mean, if you added copper to the mix, you'd get aluminium brass.
+Twu Lekku Aluminum*
+Landon he spelt it right, it's the English spelling and the proper spelling of aluminium
Rewatching his videos after I heard the sad news
I have been watching u for 6 yrs and i cant believe wat i hav heard
how to create a particle collider out of a staple box and a pile of paper
create 2 balls of paper
smash the balls together at around the speed of light
Profit and see what happens
Well, soon enough the King of Random will get to this.
I'd make it
Take about 16 miles of copper tubing and make small aluminum balls slam them at 99.9 percent C or the speed of light
only issue I have with this is that you do need to worry about moisture in the cans a bit to avoid steam explosions
Rachel Nacey only if you seal them in some way.
Jaden CM no, it is like pouring water into hot grease on steroids. The water will instantaneously turn to vapor and if you are putting a can with moisture into the rest of the molten aluminum you can potentially have molten metal spatter violently up to 5 ft away, just like if you spill it on concrete which may have moisture.
Rachel Nacey seems as though the water evaporates before being submerged.
Jaden CM Not necessarily. Its best not to risk having molten metal of any kind spurting about.
At least make sure they're reasonably dry
Rachel Nacey I live in Florida. I'm concerned about how the high humidity could affect the process, even with dried cans. Thoughts?
Rest in peace hope your kids
are doing fine
What happened to him ??
Ajay Ashok Gaonkar he passed away
Rip you legend one of my favourite videos on TH-cam
Who came here to hear grants voice??
What’s???
@@michaelthereallarzen1550 he's rarely in any videos anymore
Kenzie Tayo rarely more like nonexistent
Me
Only after his death... He will not be forgotten...
Teach the angels in heaven to make a mini foundry
Breaking news streets of gold is not longer gold
how do you dispose of the molten gunk
SnakierDrip6 recycle depot
SnakierDrip6. i keep it till i have alot than i melt it over and over than it eventualy will no longer be as gunky and will be fully extracted
What?
SnakierDrip6 throw it away in trash
NonCommentaryGamer wait for it to cool then throw it out
A true king never dies
Ok I went from bags full of aluminum cans to boxes full of aluminum bears.....now what?
uhh eat them
at least that's what i would do
Make stuff and sell it or just keep them as presents
Could melt lead too right? Can't wait to try!
If you can melt aluminum you can definitely melt lead. Al melts at 1220 deg F, Pb at 621 deg F
Don't melt lead without a respirator, you might know this, but lead is poisonous and side affects start taking affect very gradually.
Aye
Good thing lead wasn't poisonous when I was a kid melting it to create some enormous lead objects in metal shop class in high school.
Lead is much easier to melt, I've done it with a thrift store pan and a propane ring.
Your foundry is really simple and a very good design . My question is will it get hot enough to melt silver or copper ?
Spencer Boaz charcoal burns up to 2500 c, aluminium melts at around 660c silver at around 960c, and copper at around 1000c. it sould be abole to, however the conditions arent optimal so the temperature might be much lower. also note that iron melts at 1500 so there is a posibility that it will melt too.
Spencer Boaz charcoal burns up to 2500 c, aluminium melts at around 660c silver at around 960c, and copper at around 1000c. it sould be abole to, however the conditions arent optimal so the temperature might be much lower. also note that iron melts at 1500 so there is a posibility that it will melt too.
aajjeee Thanks I didn't know charcoal got that hot , so I will give it a try .
well its a theorical limit, so it might not work
Spencer Boaz Can it melt steel beams?
I miss watching videos like this , I will miss you king of random
Omg! I think I just found my new favourite channel!
why do i watch this channel when i never do the things he does
Why are you asking this when no one cares?
idk
+bob manperson. best comment ever 10/10 ign lel made my day
+11annguyen Ouch. Here, let me wipe that down. Walk it off, you'll be fine. Of course that's going to be sore for a while...
Because it is interesting! :D @bob manperson Why are you saying that when 4 people + 2 (me and you) have commented on this already :/
Anyone know where to get an empty steel fire extinguisher?
Look for them on ebay. Or if no luck there, go to a local restaurant. They might have one laying around
Dj Krazy60 I found one on Ebay for about $10.00.
Dj Krazy60 buy a fire extinguisher and empty it...
You can find an extinguisher at lowes. They are the only hardware store I found steel extinguishers.
Dj Krazy60 go to a building demolition job site. Many of the buildings have extinguishers, I did one job where we had to dispose of hundreds of them. I'm sure if you offered a couple bucks they would give you one especially if it is out of inspection or has been used. A lot of times the guys will use them to chill beer real quick.
I miss him so much but he lives on!!! ❤❤❤
u mean chuck norris cupcakes?
Lol
xD
Minecraft Cookie You're a cookie. o.o
Marbles092593 dun dun duunnnnnnnnn!
Lol
He truly is the king of random
Here is how you shape it: cut up some styrofoam into the shape you want (if it requires multiple pieces just use painters tape). You can buy some styrofoam kids toys too. Burry it in sand. Make sure it's packed nice and tight. Pour the aluminum in the styrofoam. The aluminum instantly burns the styrofoam and replaces. For more info Google lost foam casting
But why is kim jong un teaching us to make military equipment superior to his country's :O
So I can cast any mold I can make out of styrofoam? Would make p cool gifts
It is also very important that you create vents in the sand for steam to dissipate otherwise it could create a bomb.
***** Lel VXeonix lel
wax is also a good medium and does not have the nasty fumes.
Your projects never gets old
I seriously want to make a foundry but I'm concerned about what my neighbours will say XD
Could always make a tall fence first? :)
Could always murder them :)
Lord Lazy And use their charred corpses to fuel the forge? "Your struggle only makes my metal harder".
simple, make one in your house! Nothing could ever go wrong nooooooo
Easy. Do it on their property right next to their house. If it's an apartment, how are you doing this.
This is what got me into him RIP
Could you melt mercury with this?
Isaac Hu ikr thats what i rly did the moment i saw that coment
Isn't that stukk poisonous? Not a good idea. Unless your an idiot. Don't be an idiot. Please. :)
Not sure if flesh and bone melts, I think they just burn, but even if it did I highly doubt you can get Freddy Mercury's body. It's probably bones anyway. (And mercury is liquid, but if you do harden it with the use of black elderly magic you could probably melt it back with a tealight candle or something)
MLG FaZe Clan 360 720 Quickscoper 420 blazed thank you I was looking for ways to make fedoras out of mercury bc I want to try out my new fedora hat flip trick to get the ladies and I wanted it to be made out of human flesh and bone thnx m9 10/10 advice
No, what happens is when you melt it because its already a liquid it will turn to gas. Think about it like water. It will turn into a gas which can be breathed in like oxygen.
First TKOR vid I ever saw.. RIP Man... Legends never die
Ugh, I need to stop going down rabbit holes like this. My wife is going to be so pissed when she sees me using her hairdryer to blow coals into a flaming pot plant holder...
"today im going to show you how to build your own space craft capable of 5000mph, it also conveniently transforms into a pocket calculator"
Corey Blanchard I want this
Can you cast an engine block with it?
Khongor Shatar It depends on how big of a block we're talking about.
+HeronSight Plus it would easily crack because of the impurities still present in the metal.
True legends never die. RIP Grant
Can you sell pure aluminum?
Yes you sh1t head
of course
How much can you sell it for?
Here lmgtfy.com/?q=1+lb+of+aluminum
$0.83 / 1 LB
Don’t mind me, just paying respect.
Rest In Peace king of random
Could i do athis but replace the aluminium cans with sand?
Then i could make the stuff out of GLASS!!!
Right?
you play to much minecraft
Wouldn't you need pure sand for that?And don't you need a whole bunch of chemicals
Um...no
Yes you can. Although to make glass from pure sand (pure SiO2) you would need a bit higher temperature than that (around 1200 °C (2192 °F)). But if you add sodium carbonate (Na2CO3, „soda") and calcium oxide (CaO „lime“) (in proportion traceable on Wikipedia) you can create so called „Soda-lime glass“ (which accounts for about 90% of all manufactured glass) and lover the temperature to around 573 °C (1,063 °F). Which is easily achievable through the process shown in the video. (Or you can just take some old bottles, or jars, and melt them.)
Karel Doležel I like it.... Don't know what I would do with this information but I like it!
This is the King of Random content that made me subscribe.. miss these kind of videos