*Impossible* Glass Cutting With DIY Sandblaster
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 19 เม.ย. 2021
- In this video I demonstrate how to make a mini sandblaster/sandblasting cabinet, and use it for a surprisingly effective glass cutting method. Using ordinary play sand and a bit of electrical tape it's possible to cut complex shapes including tight curves and sharp inside corners into glass.
Some inspiration for this project came from The King Of Random: • Blasting Flavor at 100...
And also from the channel Cutter Master: / @cuttermasterart
Here is my earlier video about making the mini sandblaster for fossil extraction: • How to Make a Mini San...
A special thanks to my top Patrons: LVE, Enzo Breda Lee, Jon Hartmann, TheBackyardScientist & Eugene Pakhomov! If you enjoy these videos please consider supporting my efforts to continually improve them: / nighthawkprojects
Thanks for watching!
-Ben
Forgive me for the clickbaity title, but I think the content delivers on it's promise!
It does.
Look at that spiral!
Edit : it's called a helix , thanks Lukas!
@Conor Michael indeed!
You always deliver! Make them titles as baity as you want. I'd click em even if you wrote nothing!
Had some nice discussions with some of the other TH-camrs you have recommended over the years. Talked about some fun fireworks and other fun stuff with that IanBuilder kid for example. Between vids like this, or just the fun science ones, I've got a lot to be thankful for from you! So, thank you. :) You're awesome man.
il let it slip.... this time .This is so cool!
I'm a scientific glassblower with 48 years at the bench, and I have to say that you have taught me a new way to approach cutting glass, using your very simple but effective method. Well done on sharing your skill. I;m very impressed with your tips about the wax in the tube. Great video and very well delivered.
I know right ? I'm also in contact with many glass artisans and even though we are creative people, someone from outside the Beaux Arts field brings a fresh perspective and smart use of basic tools !
@Virgyy Gee it's a lot less dangerous to use than any lathing machine
What's a scientific glassblower
@Virgyy Gee please explain how you're going to put a piece of hollow glass tubing in any type of lathing machine without shattering the moment it reaches apex rpm?
Tony A scientific glassblower is a person that can make glass instruments for laboratory use, for instance, a machine can not make a coil condenser, I specialised in glassware that is used in particle sizing and blood research. Glass tubing can be put in a double headed lathe so that two different sizes can be joined together, usually this is done when the two sizes are either to large in diameter to hold in ones hands or they are very long and not possible to manipulate by hand
The last true definition of "DIY". No special tools, alternatives and easy explanation.
Well minus the air compressor, but ya I loved this video.
@@david2ljdavid2lj56 I think an air compressor is a fairly well established tool. If you do things yourself, you most likely already have one.
@@tmi1234567 I agree but I know plenty of people who don't have one.
@@tmi1234567 but that could be said for any tool.
I mean if you already have an air compressor a sand blasting cabinet is only $130 and the sand blasting gun attachment is $20 from harbor freight. So I mean the cost to make this doesn't make sense as you get can something much better for just a little bit more money.
You can tape a transparent sheet inside the cabinet where you look through, so if the sand damages the see through part you can change just the transparent sheet.
That's a great idea. Just use hot glue to attach some polycarb. After a. while, scrape it off and replace.
I worked in the glass trade for a few years and you are 100% right about the dificulty (impossibility) of cutting internal corners in glass by scoring alone. Thank you for this so much for this, I have so many coworkers to troll with this now.
i have almost zero reason to watch your channel, as i never have room or money to experiment. i watch all of your videos with my eyes glued and my jaw agape. you are always so engaged and excited, it's inspiring.
I watch this channel exactly because of that reason: can't do expensive stuff so I watch other people do it instead
Same here, though I watch it for the educational and practical lessons it shows which in turn makes me wonder about the myriad of uses something would have
Either that or it's a cool project that gives you an answer to a question you might not even had looked at, like the batsignal
This dude is an actual genius. Being able to directly use information he observes others use is one of the more difficult parts of really learning something.
I concur.
He is really smart.
Just Do It
For me videos like this is what makes the TH-cam still a premier platform for individuals sharing their ideas to other individuals. The maker's, DIYers and their viewership is some if not the best communities on youtube today
Agree!😊
I think ur right 😎
100% the subscription fee is well worth it when you come across a gold nugget, such as this video. and there is an near endless supply of gold in there thar servers
I always love when he holds something up to the camera with his beaming child-like smile that says " Look! I did a thing and it's so cool!"
Every video posted on this channel entertains to no end. These got me back into the rabbit hole of obscure science topics
It’s crazy that this video was somehow recommended to me after months of developing my own sandblast glass cutting technique using vinyl stencils. You definitely look like you are having an easier time than I am with your smaller diameter tip, and the solid block of parafin looks a lot simpler and more effective than the thin coat of liquid resist I’ve been using. I kinda dropped the idea for a bit thinking I could get better results with a mill or something but this inspired me to make some tweaks and try again
I just love the "I figured out a neat thing!!!!" energy on display here. Thank you so much for channeling that in to such great content, sharing it with us all :D
Awesome ! Im a 67 years old professional glazier 50 years experienced I can't believe I never discovered this.
This channel is the embodiment of pure joy for me. Thank you for giving us a window to your shop.
It always amazes me how Ben breaks down professional tools to their essence and come up with a super simple design everyone can make. I'm giving this one a try once there's need for a sandblaster.
I've been holding off on sand blasting projects because the entire system is so bulky. I never considered a small scale operation. This is awesome!
Where do u get such positive and hard working spirit? U are a very low to earth person which is awesome
Miracle of a transformed life in Jesus.
@@Nighthawkinlight Wow.
That's.... unexpected, I guess. You don't find a lot of that in the TH-cam science/ maker community.
I'm not religious, nor do I see that as a likely outcome in my life. But I think you right there probably put a bigger pebble in the scales of that than almost any single person I've come across in this so far brief life of mine, certainly surpassing anybody who's deliberately attempted to. I guess sometimes quietly being an example is much more striking than loudly yelling at the rooftops.
@@johannesmajamaki2626 That's encouraging to hear. Hit me up anytime if you'd like to talk about it. I enjoy talking about God a lot more than the silly science projects I play with. Nighthawkvideoresponse@gmail.com
With the harmonic tube series, the knowledge gained by this video could potentially lead to some great things.
Retired glass cutter here saying BRAVO!!
That's making me look antiquated. ;-)
No problem with the clickbait. You demonstrated a perfect understanding of the technique you developed.
Beautiful job, Ben!
I like and appreciate how you admit to and publish the whole process, including less than successful attempts. It gives me more confidence that what I'm seeing is real. Thank you for that.
I like the fact that the blaster is self contained, just a storage tub. Back on the shelf when finished.
Sand recycling is pure genius too.
Look up "masahiro sasaki glass" he is a Japanese artist that uses this sand blasting technique very beautifully
Ben, thanks so much for producing such enjoyable and clean content. My 8 year old son and I love watching your work together. I can't even imagine the amount of time, effort, and patience it takes to produce your videos. Thank you.
As a fellow parent I agree 100%!
I'm a 58 year old kid, and I still love what Ben comes up with!
@@jimurrata6785 Yeah! That's the best part about it. It inspires both of us kids, me, the older one, and my son, the younger one. And the material is appropriate and completely engaging for both of us. Ben, you are remarkable! Thank you!
This!
I worked at a sandblasting place once, I cut a hole in a glass coke bottle with a huge industrial sandblaster. This is way more controlled! Awesome wax idea
You make the most Jerry rigged things and it makes me glad I'm not the only one.
After all these years, still an incredeble channel.
Love the work Ben!
Man, every one of your videos is something I would never have thought about doing
This channel is legendary
The undisputed king of science DIY on TH-cam as far as I'm concerned. Another great video!
Ancient videos can still be informative for those who haven’t been around that long! 😳🙄🙃
here's to one of the most wholesome and interesting channels on the platform. Awesome video, thanks for posting it!
Ooh! Now that's inspiring! : - )
You mean "inspiraling"
@@Nameisntimportant_ ro gghui
your ingenuity and creative problem-solving skills have to be next level on a job site.
Commenting just for the Facebook algorithm. In hope that it will help this video reach more people!
Man that is awesome!
This actually solves a problem I was having. I'm going to try and make an oil lamp and I needed a way to cut the glass for the flame chamber. Thank you!
This is what YT is all about. Thanks for a terrific video, so many applications.
I love how he acknowledges people who may be watching yet do not have access to many ordinary (in the USA) tools. There's a nice sincerity about that.
Jeez man, the wax was een genius, cheap and easy solution for a problem you encountered. Your creativity and problem-solving skills en enginuity is stagering😍.
elmers glue also works as a masking agent. lining the inside with the glue is an alternative to the wax. easily enough it washes off with hot water.
Great work
Wow. This video is a year old, and I'm just now seeing it.
I did something like this in Afghanistan, when I needed to etch some pieces for a display case. We didn't have a sandblaster, so I rigged up a handle from a pressure-washer with an air fitting, got some tubing from the hydraulics shop, and sand from the volleyball pit. Then used ordinary masking tape to cover the glass, cut it out in the design I wanted, and blasted away at it until it looked right.
Only difference was that I just worked outdoors and stayed upwind.
Great video!
Never really felt any great need to cut glass, that is until now! Thanks for getting me thinking about spending more money on something I really don’t need but want to try. I’ll post if I ever get it working!
This entire video is pure genius. You never disappoint
The "impossible" has never been this easy!
well you've typed "i'm possible" wrong after all....
I love this man, he will be much needed in rebuilding civlization after the impending fall.
This is *REAL* education here. Love&Peace from Germany!
This idea of printing and cutting vinyl 💯
I wouldn't mind if you upload a video where you sandblast bottles of your own designs.
i love how in-depth this is
The happiness on my face when I see a new video from you. Priceless. Thank you for the good content.
You blow me away with every video
Hi! Hope you are having an awesome week!
I think I might make this for dad for a father's day gift. Thanks.
I just realized I've been watching your videos for 9 years… Wow! Your DIY things are super cool!
I couldn't believe it's so simple! I'm really inspired to go and make a sand blaster myself. Thanks for the good work 😉
SUPER!!!
hot soup can plastic cutting 👍i appreciate that you always provide low tech and cheap alternatives to the methods shown. Makes it so much more accessible anywhere in the world!
Your video has implications far beyond glass cutting, well done!
I didn’t realize how depressed I was until I saw that he was spelling “hello” and not “help”
i thought he was spelling hell
I also thought that he's gonna write 'help'
I thought the same thing
@@km5405 same
I saw help as well.. in fact I was just a bit taken aback when he kept going. Lol
Dang that's cool and creative! I'd probably use this the boring way though and use it to turn wine and soda bottles into drinking glasses for me to use. But the gears are definitely turning now.
Every tip you give in this video are tiny, little nuggets of gold! Nice!
since you read all the comments id like to thank you for putting this clip together for all of us.. much appreciate it learned a few things
“I used the silica to destroy the silica.”
Fight fire with fire.
well that is pretty slick bud
i work at glass manufacturer, we actually cut some complex design with sand but mixed with water so it's only cut the first contact and then the water stop sand impact back and unwanted damage to the glass
Wow! This method is a full fledge discovery!
I am blasted away by this video!
nice idea. i watched few of your vids you gathered good knowledge and its nice that you share it. by the way making senko hanabi - nicely working one from scratch is really challenge i can tell. thx safe
You have the smile of a super-hero! But you do top-notch DIY, so from a super hero you deserve all of the features! Even the smile!
You sir are my new King of random. Thanks for your insights
That is incredibly beautiful, great job! ... expect it to be action lab'ed in 3, 2, 1...
The only time I've been disappointed that there's no ad segment. I wanna see birb :(
It’s like someone new I needed a homemade sandblasting cabinet. 👍
You rock. Thank you for sharing your awesome DIY!
That’s awesome! Cool vid dude, good to see you back!
Diy oil lamp from peanut butter jar?? That's neat.
Can’t wait for the bong tutorial
Headed straight to the shop and cut a wine bottle first try! This is awesome, I'm going to try and make drinking glasses out of cool bottles.
What kind of compressor do you have? I tried it with 24 liter compressor at 9bar and all I could manage was a short cut after like half an hour and many many times charging again
I wanna see if it will cut through a tempered glass panel. If so , there’s a few you tubers out there that might be jealous since they couldn’t even do it with chemicals
One of the most humble and brilliant person on yt!
i saw your original video, but it skipped my mind that you could use it for glass
this is a legitimately great thing for my project. i think i might make it.
thank you so much.
Whoa, that is absurdly cool. I wouldn't have thought that the results would be so clean
Just a quick heads up for any other folks out there with facial hair, your resporator will not seal properly and offers little to no protection for smaller particles. For the bearded amound us look up the resp-o-rator or a forced air mask
You should spend that to: "... Offers less protection..." Because "little to no protection" is false.
This would be awesome for etching glass if you had glass sheets and a vinyl cutter (plotter).... If only i had the space lol
One of the few channels on my list that hasn't changed it's essence over the years. Awesome as always!
I have seen very many youtube videos and this is probably the best idea I have ever seen.
Instead of using fire to remove the remaining wax, you could use a hot water bath.
That was amazing! And the fact that the sandblaster is DIY cheap and easy to build is just incredible!
Thanks for the blasting cabinet tips, I made my own baking soda blaster and plan on making a cabinet for it.
Completely astonished by the simplicity it !
I also appreciate your explanation on the protection required and your inspiration sources.
Thank you !
As a new owner of the cricut maker. I got excited when you mentioned about vinyl stickers getting used as a template.
Awesome video - thanks for posting!
What a blast! Excellent info!!
Fantastic! Exactly what iv been looking for!
Dude it's so awesome that you're literally inventing new things on this channel
He looks so happy about he’s project which is great
I love the mini sandblaster and can't wait to try it! I use similar blasting cabinet setups for cutting, grinding, and polishing metals and stones along with other uses. With a piece of tubing, a syringe, and a water bottle, I added a drip system for cooling/lubrication when needed. Although the bin is translucent, I need full transparent visibility for my purposes. A simple solution is to cut a window in the lid and cover it with a piece of acrylic, plexiglass, or tempered glass (2nd hand store). You can attach it using tape, adhesive, or even bungees. I made a "double layer gasket" for the opening, bonded that to the lid, and sandwiched the acrylic in the gasket for a tight seal. When the window becomes occluded (not that frequently) simply replace it. I find it easier and less costly to replace the window than a 70 quart polypropylene bin (doesn't require finding a bin that fits the lid).
Excellent, thank you for sharing this 👍🏾