Wedding Ring Made from Copper Pipe: Leviathan DIY

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  • čas přidán 8. 06. 2024
  • Turning a copper pipe into a ring? It's possible. Follow the video to learn how to recycle old materials and turn them into something amazing.
    Want to learn more about making jewelery? I recommend this book found on amazon: amzn.to/2vOeXyB It really helped me with technique and learning how to manipulate the metal!

Komentáře • 75

  • @malcolmthompson9848
    @malcolmthompson9848 Před 2 lety +22

    don't file work on a ring mandrel as it will mar the tool. These scratches will get transferred to later work. Put the ring in a ring holder and brace it against the bench pin when filing.

  • @TristanBehrens
    @TristanBehrens Před rokem +4

    Can I ask why you didn't just cut a band from the ring and just use that rather that flattening and reshaping it, or is it purely due to the diameter of the pipe?

  • @katherinegibson5752
    @katherinegibson5752 Před 3 lety +5

    Wow, great job, a lot of work goes into one ring.

  • @geminaljane
    @geminaljane Před 2 lety +5

    if you heat up the metal and then brush with a wire brush WHILE hot it'll go by a lot faster, get the scale off. also copper can be worked hot or cold and if you anneal it, some of the black will come off from quenching too.

    • @garymyers6638
      @garymyers6638 Před 2 lety +1

      If you heat it up and quench it, the structure will move better and the quenching removes most of the crud for you.

  • @vinodjaylal4493
    @vinodjaylal4493 Před rokem

    Wow beautiful.
    A must try

  • @64Magick
    @64Magick Před 2 lety +1

    *It really really awesomely great to have your very own tool room man cave to work in, I would spend years watching CZcams and copying so much shit I wouldn't have time to sleep!!!*
    *Cool vid bro!!!*

  • @garymyers6638
    @garymyers6638 Před 2 lety +2

    You already had a ring when it was a pipe. I don’t get the cutting it open and then brazing it back.

  • @Irenesharpe
    @Irenesharpe Před 6 měsíci

    Beautiful!

  • @leonclose7823
    @leonclose7823 Před 4 lety +12

    Seeing you scratch up your mandrel made me cringe

    • @TOMMAKESSTUFF
      @TOMMAKESSTUFF  Před 4 lety +6

      I've got two, one for hammering and one for sanding/filing

  • @70Hedone
    @70Hedone Před 2 lety +2

    Отличная работа! Спасибо за видео. Подскажите, а каким припоем вы пользуетесь?

  • @boiledegg6788
    @boiledegg6788 Před 3 lety +1

    V interesting video.
    When you say about polishing releases particles, what part of polishing? The compound, the copper, polishing wheel?
    Subscribed too :)

  • @kirtandrews1859
    @kirtandrews1859 Před měsícem

    Hello beautiful ring. Cam i ask what dod you use to solder with ? I know you used some flux from what i could see. But i didnt see what you used to actually solder it with. Thank you hole you can answer.

  • @Sheepdog1314
    @Sheepdog1314 Před 3 lety +3

    don't sand while on the mandrel

  • @JasonTvid
    @JasonTvid Před 4 lety +5

    What is a sonic cleaning device? Any temperature/and what types of solvent did you put inside the water?

    • @TOMMAKESSTUFF
      @TOMMAKESSTUFF  Před 3 lety +1

      It's a cleaner from harbor freight, just using the basic solvent that comes with it

    • @garethbaus5471
      @garethbaus5471 Před 2 lety +1

      Ultrasonic cleaners often just have soapy water in them and use sound waves to dislodge hard to reach peices of contamination. They are often used to clean glassware in laboratories.

  • @garymyers6638
    @garymyers6638 Před 2 lety +2

    Use a pipe cutter. It’s so much easier and makes a better cut

    • @robervar1097
      @robervar1097 Před rokem

      Fun-tastic. Pipe cutter right?As long he was shaping and pounding anyways ? Then nip of extra oh well 🤷

  • @dannieleander6814
    @dannieleander6814 Před 8 měsíci

    How cool❤ had to buy an expander to try my self... but the copper keeps breaking😢 why is that? Im using a 15mm copper that I need to expand to 17.6mm is the strech to much, or am i dooing something else wrong? Hope someone can enlighten me❤

  • @zenamcfarlandgentris6375
    @zenamcfarlandgentris6375 Před 3 lety +1

    I noticed you were using things you had, metal ring sizer, and that was attached to your table.
    I live in small apt, what supplies to get to make copper rings (that I can put in a storage bin; portable)?

    • @TOMMAKESSTUFF
      @TOMMAKESSTUFF  Před 3 lety +3

      Mandrel, jewelers saw, small butane torch, copper solder, third hand, ceramic plate, sand paper, and polishing cloth is all you need. Could easily fit in a small tote

    • @amysue1616
      @amysue1616 Před rokem

      Did you try it?

  • @derekdbc
    @derekdbc Před 4 lety +1

    excellent video! did you used a copper wire to weld the tips?

    • @TOMMAKESSTUFF
      @TOMMAKESSTUFF  Před 4 lety +6

      It's a hard copper solder! Has a slightly lower melting point than copper but a similar color so it makes for a good joint

    • @derekdbc
      @derekdbc Před 4 lety

      @@TOMMAKESSTUFF cool!

  • @rabugenta3612
    @rabugenta3612 Před 3 lety

    Do you use a regular butane/propane torch or silversmith torch with oxygen?

    • @TOMMAKESSTUFF
      @TOMMAKESSTUFF  Před 3 lety +1

      I'm using just a regular propane torch in this, copper doesn't require alot of heat to work with

  • @melodylive2221
    @melodylive2221 Před 4 lety

    first time see ur video sir and its very awesome like and sub

  • @zanemaingot9690
    @zanemaingot9690 Před 4 lety +1

    loved this! what grits did you go threw in polishing with the sand paper? and was any sealant needed?

    • @TOMMAKESSTUFF
      @TOMMAKESSTUFF  Před 4 lety +3

      Start at 400grit and work up to 2000grit. I put a thin layer of clear nail polish on after to keep it from tarniahing

  • @timeintheuk
    @timeintheuk Před 4 lety +3

    Or buy a 3/4/brass olive

  • @vergotiarteelyoyo2148
    @vergotiarteelyoyo2148 Před rokem +1

    Couldn’t you just sliced the pipe instead of all that extra work cutting it heating I making a sheet and strips? There is different pipe diameters 🤔.

  • @vinodjaylal4493
    @vinodjaylal4493 Před rokem

    I'm searching around for the cutting blade

  • @vincentlekei1969
    @vincentlekei1969 Před rokem

    Hay this is Amazing neat project. Say question my Dad says Copper will make my finger back is this true?

    • @TOMMAKESSTUFF
      @TOMMAKESSTUFF  Před rokem

      Yes, when bare copper is exposed to the elements it's will oxidize to a greenish/black color. That has the possibility of staining you skin. It can be avoided by putting a clear coat finish on the copper prior to wearing any of the jewelry

    • @vincentlekei1969
      @vincentlekei1969 Před rokem

      @@TOMMAKESSTUFF okay sweet thank you. So any clearcoat will do ?

  • @annonzy
    @annonzy Před 3 lety

    What are a all the measurements?

  • @elduderinounemployed3438

    Hi, I'm looking for a metal rod that you're using at 7:08, but I don't know what its called. Help would be appreciated, thanks.

  • @ronih6704
    @ronih6704 Před 3 lety

    is there any special solder for copper?

    • @TOMMAKESSTUFF
      @TOMMAKESSTUFF  Před 3 lety +1

      It's called copper solder, can be found on amazon

  • @righttime3346
    @righttime3346 Před 3 lety +2

    That was lovely and great. Please I need a pure copper ring. Let's contact.

  • @online12plus
    @online12plus Před 3 lety

    how long did this take you?

  • @unidentifiedleiviathan7250

    Im unidentified Leviathan, and i approve this message

  • @hingedelephant
    @hingedelephant Před rokem +1

    I can’t quite tell from the video. But, I think you might have your hacksaw blade in backwards.

  • @jacobmarsh4353
    @jacobmarsh4353 Před rokem

    Can you please make some couple of rings for me and my girlfriend

  • @diannebartkus9893
    @diannebartkus9893 Před 2 lety

    I just gasped at the results! Seriously?!

  • @TheAtromix97
    @TheAtromix97 Před 3 lety

    What size pipe is this?

  • @jasonfisher8149
    @jasonfisher8149 Před rokem

    U might wanna invest in a new hacksaw blade

  • @eswargkoti2965
    @eswargkoti2965 Před 3 měsíci

    I want ring copper, logo is "om"

  • @guinnesslover2970
    @guinnesslover2970 Před 7 měsíci

    i can make a pre preg carbon fibre ring in about 15 mins total time spent

  • @The-Fact-File2023
    @The-Fact-File2023 Před rokem

    can you please send this ring to my loaction ???

  • @denden8502
    @denden8502 Před 7 měsíci

    Фуги сведи плотно иначе шов разорвется потом😮

  • @garymyers6638
    @garymyers6638 Před 2 lety

    Kinda doin things the hard way, huh?

  • @patriciahartner7336
    @patriciahartner7336 Před 2 lety +2

    ???why couldnt you simply cut a section of the round pipe to create a ring???.....that was my expectation.

    • @minien90
      @minien90 Před 2 lety

      Cause then the size would be too big for the fingersize 😉

    • @patriciahartner7336
      @patriciahartner7336 Před 2 lety

      thanks

    • @BASEDinMaine
      @BASEDinMaine Před 2 lety +2

      @@minien90 seems like you could simply cut a segment of the ring out and collapse it to the appropriate size with the mandrel.

    • @minien90
      @minien90 Před 2 lety

      @@BASEDinMaine yeah, true.

  • @Blxz
    @Blxz Před rokem

    Great end result acheived via some questionable skills. I feel sorry for your poor mandrel getting sanded to oblivion.

  • @GuitarUniverse2013
    @GuitarUniverse2013 Před rokem

    Why not START with a copper sheet and avoid all that fussy business cutting the pipe?

  • @pablito777100
    @pablito777100 Před 3 lety

    skin reacts with bare copper, don't do it.

    • @TOMMAKESSTUFF
      @TOMMAKESSTUFF  Před 3 lety +2

      Put nail polish or sealer on it and it won't be an issue!