How To Turn Styrofoam, Into Solid Aluminum

Here's how to turn almost any styrofoam creation you can think up, into solid aluminum. It's almost like magic! :)

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WARNING:

Charcoal foundries can reach temperatures in excess of 1,000ºC, which is well above the melting point of hobbyists. This project should only be attempted with adequate knowledge and training, proper protective safety gear, and in a fire resistant area with adequate ventilation. The sparks flying from the foundry can ignite fires, and the fumes from burning dross can be toxic. Use caution and common sense. Be safe and have fun, but always remember that any project or experiment is at your own risk.

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Project History & More Info:

The gun is solid aluminum, made from melted down soda cans.

I spent over 100 hours of time, and 7 styrofoam prototypes to make this video. About a third of the time was spent filing and sanding the gun. Each time I poured a casting for the gun, the trigger guard wouldn’t complete all the way through, so I kept making new styrofoam guns, modifying the designs slightly until it worked.

Once I got a fairly clean casting, I put 2 days into filing down rough points, and sanding them smooth.

The gun could use a little more work, and it’s not perfect, but this experiment was mainly a proof of concept that nearly anything you can imagine can be made fairly easily with the “lost foam casting” technique. Overall, I really am happy with the gun though! It weighs 556 grams, and is really quite smooth to feel.

For future projects, I plan to work more with green sand casting. I believe it will leave a nicer finish overall and won’t require as many prototypes to get it right :) Instead of foam, wood plugs can be used to make the molds, or even real weapons for that matter.
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[DarrenLeung]

One of the best channels on YouTube. Useful, clear, straight-to-the-point, and super professional.

[bobitzaakanoobulplictisit]

I can't understand the fact that this great man is now gone...

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this is badass, been doing a marathon of his videos

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Pretty sure this was my first KOR vid. Much love Thompson fam <3

[MasterChiefTheChef]

Your skill in Blacksmithing has increased to 10.

[_Matsimus_]

Amazing work! How much in total for Making just the one?

[J]

Three questions:
1. How intricate can you be with the foam models while keeping stability?
2. Can you use any glue to glue separate pieces together?
3. Can you use craft styro-foam from a hobby shop?

[taow]

Awesome idea and results!
Thanks so much also for the link!
What adhesive did you use between the layers for the foam?
Was just wondering what works best for vaporizing under the aluminium.

[haro]

I really like people like you who post tutorials and share your knowledge. People like you change lives! Bravo

[TheKingofRandom]

Common materials in the Mini Metal Foundry

[spicyweiner]

And next week we learn how to make car from a table and 4 rubber balls

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Holly carap!  You just taught me to make my own parts for whatever!

[rainbowdash]

How to piss off almost every UK citizen: say aluminum

[mas]

I love how people are saying "How dare you teach kids how to make guns!" And completely miss the parts of the forge and would most likely be out of their reach to actually do unless if they had parents that would help them out.

[liamthomas]

Thank you for all the creativity. I still cant believe you're gone.

[magruder]

Is that handgun one of those 3D printed 30 caliber clip magazine ghost guns I've heard of?

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[husk]

You’re using that big workbench in the sky now, rip, we love you

[reptileman]

Anyone who has the equipment to make this should try making a lightsaber mould. You could then spraypaint parts of it black, leaving the ends aluminum, which would look awesome!