I find that the Admiral's words are quite accurate. This is one of the finest setups I have ever seen. I am seriously going to revamp my designs. Excellent work, Dragon.
Great setup and adaptation of the burner design. Great to see people taking ideas and building on them. Love the modification of the leaf blower. Great thinking there. Well done!
What a great system. The ingot molds, frame and rack are perfectly designed and that oil burner explanation made it less intimating than I thought it was. Thank you
my younger brother and I have made a burner based on your design last weekend have only test run it but should work a treat thank you for putting up your videos MP Dragon has helped us alot
I really like some of the designs you show in this video. A few years ago I built one out of an old BBQ. I used refractory concrete but it eventually cracked quite a bit. When I do it again my liner will be made of refractory concrete but cast into bricks to avoid some cracking and making it easier to repair. I use propane, but I like the idea of using waste oil as long as it doesn't smoke or stink. It looks like you've got that all figured out. I've used everything from bellows with bituminous coal and anthracite coal, to charcoal and it was so bad. Propane really did the trick for me. I like the design of the tools for the crucible. They look pretty secure. There may be room for improvement with maybe a latch instead of a screw. But it looks quite good. Great job!
Es justamente lo que estaba buscando un quemador de aceite usado para fundir aluminio sin que el aceite caiga de lleno al horno de fundir por ende la combustión es mas eficiente y no sale humo al quemar el aceite. Gracias por compartir
One of the better setups I have seen, the simplistic nature and the limited tools required to build this are in most peoples grasp. I did want to know if you made the directional sprayer or if the oil is just dumped into the combustion chamber on yours.
Can you make a video on how you built it step by step because you might need to redo some parts of it by looking at the comments. Also this is the best Metal Melting Channel I have seen yet, Well Done!
nice setup, looks like you are using the same method I use with a few variations. I'm building a larger one now so to melt iron I am probably going to need to re vamp my burner to accommodate the extra area
crucible temperature is determined by the material it's made of, steel crucibles wouldn't work for metals that are close to it's own melting temp, so no lol but you could make a similar shape with graphite clay and do that
This is awesome! Please consider a more detailed update video. Your setup is way better and way simpler than any others I've found here on CZcams. If you haven't already, please also consider uploading your videos to UGETube. Its fast, easy and they're not censoring content creators. I was able to transfer 6 of my videos straight from YT to UGE in a few minutes. Cheers brother
i made a much smaller one with a bucket and a blow drier, it uses charcoal for fuel. we mixed sand and plaster instead of concrete, however it too is breaking apart each time we us it
For mine I took a old mettal barrel and stacked broken bricks in a circle around the edge and filled the gaps with mud. Then stacked the next layer and filled the gaps with mud again. 5 layers high. I used old circular plough thing as a lid and tack welded two handles on. It works and is dirt cheep....
Everything looks great but plastic flex hose right next to oil drain is a bad idea if for some reason flame back feeds it could start a fire in plastic
Do you think if you made a insert that would reduce the size of the furnace (inside) when using a small (compared to the area in the furnace) size crucible, that it would make the furnace more efficient. It seem like you have a lot of space in the furnace. But nevertheless great job thanks. I do love the ingots stand & the way you just flip them over.
that's really a nice setup! 👍 I got a foundry too, but mine is small and is charcoal powered. When I'm going to build a bigger version I think I'll borrow one or two ideas from you ;)
That's got to be one of the better back yard setups ive seen!. Ideas like the table for flipping out ingots is fantastic. can you use any waste oil (eg engine oil) or preferably bio oils like vegtable, olive etc?
Cement does not have refractory materials that I know of. Concrete might have refractory aggregate but it would still be unsuitable. Next time you line your kiln maybe you should think about using clay and silica/quartz sand? These are highly refractory materials and are the same materials used in making some crucibles. In fact there are kilns and firebricks made of fire clay able to withstand up to 1000 degrees Celsius.
so this burns waste oil??? thats fucking amazing dude! i've got like 90 gal of that shit lying around from when my dad tried to start an oil changing business :D
Nice setup! Could you not add a third bolt on the side you screw the pouring attachment on to make it easier than screwing in the fixing bolt? Also, where do you get your used oil from?
Love your video! Great design, especially the ingot molds and support that considers what happens after the metal is poured! Wondering what you used for the burner, steel pipe? Looks about the same diameter as the crucible. Can you recommend a good diameter, maybe 8 to 10 inches?
Wouldn't it make pouring easier if you added 2 bolts to the bottom of the crucible as well, that you could then grab with a second holder, instead of screwing the one on and off the whole time?
Hello, I am from Argentina, I would like you to show me how to build the oil burner for the aluminum smelting furnace and if you can include any design with measurements. Thank you
Man, what a neat video. I really like this set-up. Question: what is the material of the tube coming from the air supply? I'm curious that it doesn't melt.
Have you thougt about an electric kiln (furnace)? I have heard that you can take insulation from old ovens, smash it, mix it with water, and it will set and be very good, heating element can also be taken from same ovens. Btw, where do you live, cause i live in Piņķi, and i have seen somwhere that field.
+karlpc200 well of course it is cheaper, but 1. It is louder because of the blower 2. It is not as enviromental friendly 3 with electricity you can regulate extact temperature 4 electricity also is cheap (around 10 centa for one melt
Dude, this is the best foundry setup I've seen on CZcams.
I find that the Admiral's words are quite accurate. This is one of the finest setups I have ever seen. I am seriously going to revamp my designs. Excellent work, Dragon.
Admiral Percy you could not have said it any better. that is,a great set up.
yep, GOAT, got some major forge envy goin on, mine sucks
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Simple and efficient and MP Dragon goes straight to the point.
I agree. I've been looking for a design to make mine. I found it.
Great setup and adaptation of the burner design. Great to see people taking ideas and building on them.
Love the modification of the leaf blower. Great thinking there.
Well done!
I really like your videos. Your ingot molding station is slick. What a great design!
What a great system. The ingot molds, frame and rack are perfectly designed and that oil burner explanation made it less intimating than I thought it was. Thank you
love the setup, I can see the accumulation of knowledge that went into this setup.
my younger brother and I have made a burner based on your design last weekend have only test run it but should work a treat
thank you for putting up your videos MP Dragon has helped us alot
This is beautiful. I admire your ingenuity. thanks for the setup tips
Great set up, and nice work on the video demonstration! Thankyou for sharing sir!
I really like some of the designs you show in this video. A few years ago I built one out of an old BBQ. I used refractory concrete but it eventually cracked quite a bit. When I do it again my liner will be made of refractory concrete but cast into bricks to avoid some cracking and making it easier to repair. I use propane, but I like the idea of using waste oil as long as it doesn't smoke or stink. It looks like you've got that all figured out. I've used everything from bellows with bituminous coal and anthracite coal, to charcoal and it was so bad. Propane really did the trick for me. I like the design of the tools for the crucible. They look pretty secure. There may be room for improvement with maybe a latch instead of a screw. But it looks quite good. Great job!
Es justamente lo que estaba buscando un quemador de aceite usado para fundir aluminio sin que el aceite caiga de lleno al horno de fundir por ende la combustión es mas eficiente y no sale humo al quemar el aceite. Gracias por compartir
Thank You @MP DRAGON for the best video I have seen on UTube to date! Awesome creativity and intellegence.👏👏👏👍🖐
Well thought out. A really outstanding setup!
This is probably the best I've seen on CZcams. Thank you very much.
Excellent video. You did a great explaining your set up. The ingot set up is very clever.
Thank you for making this video. It seems to be a simple enough design to follow for upgrading my own furnace.
Wounderful vedio, it really helpful, we have big recycling factory in South Korea. Thanks for making such a informative vedio.
amazing video and one of the best not to mention one of the cheaper setups ive seen looks like im going to upgrade my furnace.
Simple and effective! Great stuff! Thanks!
Great set up, looks very efficient. I've never used waste oil but I would copy your design if I did.
Most legit setup on youtube for sure!
Thank you for this awesome video! Infornative, simple, effecient and an inspiration.
That is a beautiful set up with much thought in it. Thank you for sharing
You did an awesome job building this! 👍🏻
One of the better setups I have seen, the simplistic nature and the limited tools required to build this are in most peoples grasp. I did want to know if you made the directional sprayer or if the oil is just dumped into the combustion chamber on yours.
Best video of Al foundary setup. Great job
I just found my new learning video. Thanks
Can you make a video on how you built it step by step because you might need to redo some parts of it by looking at the comments. Also this is the best Metal Melting Channel I have seen yet, Well Done!
mate you have just what i am looking for, i will definitely try this...keep the videos coming please...awesome stuff...
nice setup, looks like you are using the same method I use with a few variations. I'm building a larger one now so to melt iron I am probably going to need to re vamp my burner to accommodate the extra area
Best set up on CZcams, so glad I found your channel on its first video ;)
Very well done and explained!
Simple but effective... Nice 'n crafty - thx 4 sharing.
Your crucible is by far the best on CZcams. I was wondering can it melt copper?
No it could not, as that is designed to melt aluminum at 660 C while copper melts at 1084 C
the cement is not going to do well against heat as it is. maybe it could with a better coating than cement
You should not melt copper in a steel crucible, it will dissolve the steel and ruin the crucible as well as spill all over the furnace.
yeah graphite crucible and something that actually is heat resistant would do wonders
crucible temperature is determined by the material it's made of, steel crucibles wouldn't work for metals that are close to it's own melting temp, so no lol but you could make a similar shape with graphite clay and do that
This is awesome! Please consider a more detailed update video. Your setup is way better and way simpler than any others I've found here on CZcams. If you haven't already, please also consider uploading your videos to UGETube. Its fast, easy and they're not censoring content creators. I was able to transfer 6 of my videos straight from YT to UGE in a few minutes. Cheers brother
i made a much smaller one with a bucket and a blow drier, it uses charcoal for fuel. we mixed sand and plaster instead of concrete, however it too is breaking apart each time we us it
the king of random?
For mine I took a old mettal barrel and stacked broken bricks in a circle around the edge and filled the gaps with mud. Then stacked the next layer and filled the gaps with mud again. 5 layers high. I used old circular plough thing as a lid and tack welded two handles on.
It works and is dirt cheep....
Zebefreo :D yep
when you say mud do you mean wet dirt? or something else?
Yes not to wet if you have high clay soil it works best just let it dry before you use it.
Thanks for the video, man! Killer design for the ingot rack! :)
Holy crap, that's extremely smart. I think I'll have to do something like that in the future.
What a great set up! Smart thinking!
Thanks for showing your set up.
Very nice setup ! I wish I had you welding skills !
Bro that is a nice monster you have made, Love it.
Nice foundry and nice video. Thanks!
Very nice
Much more money could be spent but I doubt a better set up can be had
That's great! No loss in profits with using free waste oil.
thank u very much for this video its nice and inforational, im hopin to make one soon for meting bronze lol
i sub u for u maybe gonna melt bronze
good setup. well made, and best part. it's simple and works.
Great set up and Thanks for posting the vid! Subscribed.
Everything looks great but plastic flex hose right next to oil drain is a bad idea if for some reason flame back feeds it could start a fire in plastic
Do you think if you made a insert that would reduce the size of the furnace (inside) when using a small (compared to the area in the furnace) size crucible, that it would make the furnace more efficient. It seem like you have a lot of space in the furnace. But nevertheless great job thanks. I do love the ingots stand & the way you just flip them over.
Great video! Thanks for all the information!
that's really a nice setup! 👍
I got a foundry too, but mine is small and is charcoal powered. When I'm going to build a bigger version I think I'll borrow one or two ideas from you ;)
Wow that's a awesome setup !!
great setup, with some really nice ideas!
Also concrete can explode from the moisture inside
awesome setup!
i love your videos your amazing and its high quality stuff !
That's got to be one of the better back yard setups ive seen!. Ideas like the table for flipping out ingots is fantastic.
can you use any waste oil (eg engine oil) or preferably bio oils like vegtable, olive etc?
Thanks for making this, I've been curious about your furnace since I started watching.
Thanks so much
Cement does not have refractory materials that I know of. Concrete might have refractory aggregate but it would still be unsuitable. Next time you line your kiln maybe you should think about using clay and silica/quartz sand? These are highly refractory materials and are the same materials used in making some crucibles. In fact there are kilns and firebricks made of fire clay able to withstand up to 1000 degrees Celsius.
Try putting a layer of sodium silicate and perlite over the cement. Might make it last longer.
Very nice video.Thank you.
Yes it is a great video. What is the make of the leaf Blower? Great job!!
Hello, I love your videos. Do you have pictures of the construction of your oil burner?
Im sure you already know this but a substitute for concrete is a 50/50 mixture of Plaster of Paris and play sand
love your videos bud, keep makin em
so this burns waste oil??? thats fucking amazing dude! i've got like 90 gal of that shit lying around from when my dad tried to start an oil changing business :D
You are doing good stuff! Can't wait to see more, I hope in the future you wil invest in some slow motion camera for your destruction footages ;)
Really good and informative video
I'm enjoying your videos so much sir.
May i know how many kg of molten aluminum can you hold in your custom crucible?
Great set up.
Perfect find. I'm working on an aluminum bat myself and happened across it! was wondering though, what size is your crucible you're using?
Great setup!
You're channel is cool, bro.
Great setup.😀 best I have sean
I would literally buy this setup!!! If you got time, maybe make some replicas! Do you know what type of metal your ingot molds are made from?
He said the molds were structural steel U channel. (1 1/2"x3")?
The best design I have seen is excellent.
Is oil fuel useful for melting copper?
Nice setup! Could you not add a third bolt on the side you screw the pouring attachment on to make it easier than screwing in the fixing bolt? Also, where do you get your used oil from?
Cars
Hello inside, could you explain how to make the burner if it has a curve through which the oil and air passes, please thank you
good aluminum molds
What is your rate of oil consumption during use? What is the capacity of your tank and how long will it last?
Love your video! Great design, especially the ingot molds and support that considers what happens after the metal is poured!
Wondering what you used for the burner, steel pipe? Looks about the same diameter as the crucible. Can you recommend a good diameter, maybe 8 to 10 inches?
Wouldn't it make pouring easier if you added 2 bolts to the bottom of the crucible as well, that you could then grab with a second holder, instead of screwing the one on and off the whole time?
Hello, I am from Argentina, I would like you to show me how to build the oil burner for the aluminum smelting furnace and if you can include any design with measurements. Thank you
Muy interesante para mis necesidades, espero construir uno parecido, gracias
Man, what a neat video. I really like this set-up. Question: what is the material of the tube coming from the air supply? I'm curious that it doesn't melt.
that's a regular flexible plastic tube, it doesn't melt because the blower cools it down
That is epic as f!_!ck dude 👍 sweet setup.
can you share details on how you made the oil burner? Thanks!
Great video! I'm wondering how the air supply hose does not melt from the heat?
I love your vidour am going modify my own thanks a lot
This was awesome. You should do a giveaway and give away an aluminum bat. =)
FREAKING LOVE YOUR VIDS THEIR GREAT
very nice and simple :)
Have you thougt about an electric kiln (furnace)? I have heard that you can take insulation from old ovens, smash it, mix it with water, and it will set and be very good, heating element can also be taken from same ovens. Btw, where do you live, cause i live in Piņķi, and i have seen somwhere that field.
Waste oil is probably cheaper.
+karlpc200 well of course it is cheaper, but 1. It is louder because of the blower
2. It is not as enviromental friendly
3 with electricity you can regulate extact temperature
4 electricity also is cheap (around 10 centa for one melt
Does the blower require the foundry to be preheated with propane? Because I'm too cheap to buy propane.
Thanks for making this
I'm jealous. Very nice and well thought out set up. What is the hottest you have got the temperature up to?
Pretty cool
Is it possible to run a smaller foundry like this but without a forced air supply?
Keep it up bro,I like ur vids