Recreating a vintage design
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 19 มิ.ย. 2024
- Some file handles used to be made in cast iron. In todays video I'll be making my own version in silicon bronze. I started by creating a model in Fusion 360. Then I 3d printed the models and used them to create sand molds. I cast these in two pieces and then welded them together so that's why I choose to use silicon bronze (Everdur). Once I was finished welding them I spent many hours cleaning up the castings. I machined the clamps using my benchtop milling machine.
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Intro 0:00
Making a pattern 0:15
Making sand molds 1:39
Silicon bronze 3:03
Melting bronze 3:37
Opening Molds 4:20
Cleaning up castings 4:58
TIG welding 6:48
Making clamps 7:40
Finishing 9:50 - แนวปฏิบัติและการใช้ชีวิต
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These handles are slick! I didn’t realize that the design was that old, they look very modern. Designers had style back then, too!
Man you're 💯 correct about old time stying. When I was a young teen I saved money to get a band saw. I overlooked the old cast iron saws , and bought a new Craftsman aluminum base , with the plastic shields. It looked so modern at the time. It has held up through the years, but later bought an antique Delta with the fancy cast iron. It has a timeless look , n feel. Now the Craftsman looks so old , n dated. It's like the designers were building heirlooms to last forever. Like our 80+ year old Farmall tractors, they have beauty built in them , and still work like borrowed mules on a regular basis.
I have a bunch of these as heirlooms from great grandpa through my uncle. Once you use one, you never go back to wood or plastic.
I've used them and I would rather hold onto the rat tail than ever touch one again. I spent more time picking up the file from the floor and retightening the handle than actually filing.
@@tyrannosaurusimperatori assume that is why he resorted to using an Allen wrench instead
That’s awesome! I’m hoping these will work out well for me. Time will tell.
Also run two batches to avoid cooling like you did
From which metal yours are made of?
We tend to think of these skeletonised designs as being very modern, so these antique ones are fascinating.
I agree! There were a lot of skilled craftsmen back in the day.
Another fascinating and informative video. Some may question why a person would go through the trouble to make one's own file handles, but a true craftsman understands the value and pride of making something that will last for generations to come. That, and the fact that you have created a work of art that from now on will be used to create further works of art, only solidifies in my mind that you are becoming a true master of your craft. Keep up the good work!
Thank you!!
Anytime I come across the old handles, I buy them. You are correct. The thumb screws are weak. The best handles EVER. You did a beautiful job on yours!
Beautiful work, tools that will be passed down through your family for generations 😊
Heck yeah! A new video from my favorite gentle voiced metal molder!
I watch these before I sleep sometimes. Soothing voice and quality craftsmanship gets me every time haha
yea they put me to sleep too
Love when I stumble upon a channel like this that I had no idea existed. Great all around design, craftsmanship and video production.
I watch channels similar to mine as I’m drifting off to sleep. It’s a strange concept to me that there are people out there who do the same while watching my videos. Glad you like them!
"Time spent now is definitely time saved later", I'll remember this quote. Thanks.
The only thing I would've changed (if I had the skills at all to make something like this, which I don't) is to use a black grub screw instead of a bolt so it doesn't stick out of the handle.
Grub screws are a better idea. I just thought the blue would make the thumbnail look a little more interesting. Thanks!
Great job. Your kids and grand kids will enjoy using these fine tools.
Thanks! I certainly hope so!
They look great. Shrink the handles a little bit, add a knife blade and this would be a great pattern for an upscale steak knife set.
You are a true artist! This order and level of cleanness throughout your working process and in your workspace is amazing!
I just turned 60 and found my first one in an old garage … great design is timeless. Thanks 👍
Solid work. The workshop is nicely filling out, too. A mill and lathe in the garage will change your life.
looks awesome, although I´m a bit sceptical if metal is nicer to hold than wood, as you said you use them a lot
40 Year machinist here. Nice project, very well done.
Not just beautiful but also functional. Love it.
Absolutely beautiful
Those look and function amazingly. Beautiful work.
Thank you very much!
Very impressive and clean casting methods 👌 your work bench is awesome too.
beautiful ! Thanks for the idea.
Those handles look amazing.
Absolutely beautiful! Well done!
Those turned out great!
Unique and gorgeous.
I'm very envious!
Dude. These turned out AMAZING!
Wow, amazing workmanship. Love your clean shop setup.
Those came out wonderful! How cool!
Incredible!
Beautiful!
Really nice from a wood worker in Oxford England 🏴
Thank you! Hello from Las Vegas, NV!
Man that looks really great. I can't live without hand files,I use them every day in my knife making. No power tools gives me the satisfaction that a file gives. Ya it's slow and very labor intensive but Only people who use lots of files understand the reward of using them. Looove that sick file handle.
Nothing feels better in hand than wood or leather. But these are indeed beautiful.
I’m working on a bronze casting project with a good friend of mine. I have been FDM printing for years, but recently tried design printing wax patterns for casting. The detail in the patterns is insanely good! I highly recommend trying it.
Beautiful handles!
Beautiful work
Those look exquisite! Nice job 👍🏻
The file handles look fantastic. Not personally sure about the way you fixed the handle to the file. That mental square looks a little janky. But the amazing work that goes into all your projects is so evident in the beautiful pieces that you make.
Beautiful
Very very nice work!
Neat! It’s always fun to see a functional cast.
Thank you!
Cool design and great craftsmanship ..LIKE
Those are really nice. Good job that mate cheers
These absolutely gorgeous
Thanks!
Really beautiful! Very well made.
Very nicely done.
Great job. Thank you 😊
What an amazing tool!
Fantastic!
🤩🤩🤩 Such beautiful handles.
Those look amazing! Well done
These look SOOO freaking good!! Great work!
that was an awesome project. always love practical shop useable projects
I'm in good company here. I have one of these, and it's the same form factor as yours--and I love it! Your precision is unsurpassed, friend. Jonathan in Seattle
Gorgeous
Absolutely COOL!
Thank you!
Unbelievable creativity, you inspired me to get started too!
beautiful, I would have tried using hardened black Allan key socket head set screws for a machinist look.
Thanks!
Really nice job
Very nice work, meticulous, well thought out. Impressive.
beautiful!
Fantastic work as usual.
Beautiful work.
Thank you!
Super I definitely make it with my metal files
I don't always watch your stuff, but I bump across them every now and then and I'm always engrossed in the process and results.
Still have one of your raptor claws.
That turned out great
Wow, these are beautiful! As a child my dad only had wood ones and they were awful! He only had a few handles for many many files. The wood ones always fell off and I remember just giving up on them and using the files without handles cause they were such a pain!
Yours look great, well done!
very nicely made
they look awesome
killer work man, had to subscribe after.
AWESOME!!! God bless you
Brilliant job! Really nice result, especially for something that gets a lot of daily use
These are excellent!
Thank you!!
That's gotta be one of the coolest things I've ever seen someone make.
Very nice!
BEAUTIFUL!
Awesome Job..
Awesome!
Very nice indeed
They look very nice
As someone who frequently uses a variety of files, I LOVE THIS.
Very nice work all the way! 👍
Great work, that was awesome, came out perfect.
Best handles I ever seen
they turned out pretty great! well done
Very cool
Totally awesome!
Thanks!
Amazing stuff.
Thanks!
nice work
Nice work and one of the more interesting builds I've seen in some time. Thanks for sharing.
Another great video 👍👍
you're so patient ! very cool !
Very nice work
Gorgeous!
Thank you!
Good job 👍👍
they look superb!!! Well done. Hello from Australia.
These came out great!
Thanks!