Thank you and nice job on the video. I'm a plumber and end up with all sorts of scrap pieces. Always wondered what to do with them other than recycle. Now I know.
Nice work. We must think alike because as you were rounding over the end, I was thinking 'he should etch a design with some ferric chloride'. Sure enough, you started drawing on it and out came the Radio Shack bottle of etchant. haha. A plain ol' black Sharpie works good as an etch resist too. I've made simple circuit boards by drawing with Sharpie and etching the rest away. Easier to remove than the paint marker.
I'm not sure exactly how deep but the longer it stays in the acid the deeper it goes. at a certain point you want to stop because it starts eating inward behind your design. Also, the more you use the acid the weaker it gets so you'll have to let your copper soak longer.
They look much cooler when you go all the way up with the copper, cover the chrome then cut away for the striker wheel n gas pedal. Also, you get a better wrap around the bottom if you anneal the copper after you get the shape to slide the lighter in, then slide the lighter in and form that bottom lip, nice n tight ...oh,, and you can drill a small hole at base of flame , at the chrome louvers.. What was that pen you used to mask off the effects of the acid? That's a cool trick
Great project I going to make wooden handles for some chiesels I am restoreing and thinking of adding copper pipe bits to keep handles from spliting I might decorate them useing this trick
I just came across this video, thank you. I’m making copper handles and at the moment trying to figure out the best way to etch designs. Could you tell me exactly what the two liquids were? Also when liquids not in use can you cover to save for another project? What type of rag did you use to clean it at end? It’s my first time working with copper. Thank you so much.
The etching solution is ferric chloride, the other liquid was just water. Yes you can save the etching solution. The rag is just a mechanics oil rag. You may want to explore electro etching as well.
Hi, nice video and especially instructive 😉👍 I would like to ask if you could measure the outer diameter and wall thickness of the used pipe. In our country in the Slovak Republic it is marked differently and somehow I can not work out the correct diameter ... Thank you 👍🖐️ If possible in mm. 😉
Awesome, Im going to try to make this. Thanks for the video. Can I please ask, what kind of hammer do you use, is it a special hammer or what type of head etc? Thanks!
have you found out a way to make more than one at a time? this seems so brutal on the hands, needs to be an easier way to mold the case or at least do a few at one time?
Raging Ragers actually, yes. Working on "extruding" the tubing into the right shape. It is quite brutal on the hands! Working on an updated video actually, I've also designed a nicer, two piece case that encloses the lighter from both ends. Stay tuned!
CryptoDaddys no video yet, but i did develop my technique some so its not so hard on the hands. Also my new design is definitely superior to this. Also I’ve been working on electro etching as well. Thanks for the reminder, i think i will work on the new video when i get back to missouri. Maybe i can have it done by Christmas!
Have you considered using copper sulfate as an alternative etch solution? It's much cheaper (readily available in your hardware store as root killer) and less toxic. It's an electrical process
Dewed G making these lighter cases makes my hands hurt. I got tired of making them. I made a video so if anybody wants one, they can make it themselves!
Dewed G me too! I think it would need to be squeezed into a two part mold. I've been considering making a 24" long mold so I can squeeze out a batch of them. Then it'd just be cutting, rounding over and fitting them which would be way easier on my hands! I've come up with a two part design that encases the lighter from both ends. Stay tuned for the Mark II!
Yo @Adam McMillen my hands are killing me! Just got done making a few case you can check them out @ www.copperarts.tk . I could really use an easier way instead of hammering copper all day long to get a correct fit. I love the idea of an extruding tube but havent been able to making anything that would work. Its almost Christmas , you already know what to gift me =)
Looked at your site! The patinaed ones look cool! I’m thinking about making some tubing rollers that form it into shape. Then you can just crank out a whole 8’ piece of tubing to work from while Also minimizing imperfections caused by hammer strikes.
@@adammcmillen977 Thank you so much Adam that means alot coming from a pro! I can wait to see your new method of the tube rollers, I feel like that would save alot of time and pain on the hands, thank you again Adam!!!
Nice! That turned out great!
Thank you and nice job on the video. I'm a plumber and end up with all sorts of scrap pieces. Always wondered what to do with them other than recycle. Now I know.
Adam what size tubing would I need for a mini Bic lighter? This is such a cool idea, thanks for sharing!
Brilliant!! Particularly like the etching process.
Cool project Adam!
Nice work. We must think alike because as you were rounding over the end, I was thinking 'he should etch a design with some ferric chloride'. Sure enough, you started drawing on it and out came the Radio Shack bottle of etchant. haha. A plain ol' black Sharpie works good as an etch resist too. I've made simple circuit boards by drawing with Sharpie and etching the rest away. Easier to remove than the paint marker.
Awesome!!
Looks great! I've been after one for a while. Will try my hand at making one.
Bodacious dude.
Rad, I'm doing this as soon as I get some pipe. Gonna try some other embellishments too.
Judging from all your supplies we shop at the same stores lol, great video
Pretty cool video
That's a fun one. Very good. One suggestion. Dilute your ferric chloride with water. It seems to etch faster. Keep up the good work.
I am in AWE with how fast you did that. I never thought to take tubing. I always thought to just take a copper sheet and solder shape/solder it
Cool process Adam. How deep does that etch go down?
I'm not sure exactly how deep but the longer it stays in the acid the deeper it goes. at a certain point you want to stop because it starts eating inward behind your design. Also, the more you use the acid the weaker it gets so you'll have to let your copper soak longer.
I want to the the patina on it 4 years later!
3/4 copper pipe, and i think a bic lighter is 3L x 3W to cover just the plastic part of lighter... so a 10ft pipe would make you 40 lighter cases
Awesome
They look much cooler when you go all the way up with the copper, cover the chrome then cut away for the striker wheel n gas pedal. Also, you get a better wrap around the bottom if you anneal the copper after you get the shape to slide the lighter in, then slide the lighter in and form that bottom lip, nice n tight ...oh,, and you can drill a small hole at base of flame , at the chrome louvers..
What was that pen you used to mask off the effects of the acid? That's a cool trick
Great project I going to make wooden handles for some chiesels I am restoreing and thinking of adding copper pipe bits to keep handles from spliting I might decorate them useing this trick
good idea!
How much time the cover stayed in acid??and is the etching permenant???
Is that 3/4 inch pipe?
I just came across this video, thank you. I’m making copper handles and at the moment trying to figure out the best way to etch designs. Could you tell me exactly what the two liquids were? Also when liquids not in use can you cover to save for another project? What type of rag did you use to clean it at end? It’s my first time working with copper. Thank you so much.
The etching solution is ferric chloride, the other liquid was just water. Yes you can save the etching solution. The rag is just a mechanics oil rag. You may want to explore electro etching as well.
Hi, nice video and especially instructive 😉👍 I would like to ask if you could measure the outer diameter and wall thickness of the used pipe. In our country in the Slovak Republic it is marked differently and somehow I can not work out the correct diameter ... Thank you 👍🖐️ If possible in mm. 😉
Awesome, Im going to try to make this. Thanks for the video. Can I please ask, what kind of hammer do you use, is it a special hammer or what type of head etc? Thanks!
In the video, I'm using a auto body hammer with a flat face.
where you at bro
hello, how many mm is the diameter of the copper pipe?
Tryed this but copper pipe to hard to work with. Cant get it soft enough to form awround lighter
have you found out a way to make more than one at a time? this seems so brutal on the hands, needs to be an easier way to mold the case or at least do a few at one time?
Raging Ragers actually, yes. Working on "extruding" the tubing into the right shape. It is quite brutal on the hands! Working on an updated video actually, I've also designed a nicer, two piece case that encloses the lighter from both ends. Stay tuned!
hell yeah I'll be waiting to see it. thanks Adam McMillen.
did you make the video?
@@adammcmillen977 any update brochacho?
CryptoDaddys no video yet, but i did develop my technique some so its not so hard on the hands. Also my new design is definitely superior to this. Also I’ve been working on electro etching as well. Thanks for the reminder, i think i will work on the new video when i get back to missouri. Maybe i can have it done by Christmas!
Have you considered using copper sulfate as an alternative etch solution? It's much cheaper (readily available in your hardware store as root killer) and less toxic. It's an electrical process
the ferric chloride was around $12 at radio shack.
Well I formed it enough to get the lighter in but now I can't get it out lol
one thing I've noticed is that you need to ream out the ends after you cut it because the pipe cutter crimps it inward.
you alright man?
What size copper tubing did you use?
i say m 3/4
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Very cool I would like to purchase one
I dont believe he sells them but ive learnd his awesome ways. you can pick one up @ www.copperarts.tk
What was the inside diameter of the copper pipe you used?
I'm not sure what the inside diameter is. the kind of tubing is M type 3/4"
hey man you ok?
hey man how you doing?
Could you make one for a clipper lighter?
i dont know! the tubing i use fits the bics perfectly when its the right shape.
awesome job what diameter pipe was that and how long did you leave it in the ferric chloride
M type
3/4"
is that 1 inch m copper?
3/4" m
Kind of pen and black liquid was that
it was a paint marker. ferric chloride was the etching acid.
You should set up shop on Etsy or something.
Dewed G making these lighter cases makes my hands hurt. I got tired of making them. I made a video so if anybody wants one, they can make it themselves!
I wondered about squeezing it in a vise.
Dewed G me too! I think it would need to be squeezed into a two part mold. I've been considering making a 24" long mold so I can squeeze out a batch of them. Then it'd just be cutting, rounding over and fitting them which would be way easier on my hands! I've come up with a two part design that encases the lighter from both ends. Stay tuned for the Mark II!
Yo @Adam McMillen my hands are killing me! Just got done making a few case you can check them out @ www.copperarts.tk . I could really use an easier way instead of hammering copper all day long to get a correct fit. I love the idea of an extruding tube but havent been able to making anything that would work. Its almost Christmas , you already know what to gift me =)
Looked at your site! The patinaed ones look cool! I’m thinking about making some tubing rollers that form it into shape. Then you can just crank out a whole 8’ piece of tubing to work from while Also minimizing imperfections caused by hammer strikes.
@@adammcmillen977 Thank you so much Adam that means alot coming from a pro! I can wait to see your new method of the tube rollers, I feel like that would save alot of time and pain on the hands, thank you again Adam!!!
And then it explodes