Sand Casting Basics, Step by Step S2-E58

In this episode of The Art of Boat Building (S2-E58) Bob takes us through the sand casting basics step by step. After an introduction of the redesign his propane fired foundry Boat Builder Bob Emser explains each step of the sand casting process. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction of New Foundry Layout 03:47 What is a Casting Flask? 04:41 Green Sand vs. Petrobond. 06:58 The Mold and It's Parts. 18:10 Stopping Propane Tanks from Freezing. 20:02 What is Silicon Bronze? 22:00 Ramming Up a Sand Mold. 27:22 Pouring Bronze. “If you’re going to make it, make it beautiful.” -Bob Emser- Subscribe for more Boat Building from The Art of Boat Building: https://www.youtube.com/user/bobemser/featured?sub_confirmation=1 Share this video with a friend: https://youtu.be/k-btb4_7xPY' How to support The Art of Boat Building. Purchase Official Merchandise here: https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-art-of-boat-building/ Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/theartofboatbuilding Watch next Recommended Playlists Carvel Planking Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNEOO85GTL9c7j90pis6HEBCzfdjPMjty Haven 12 1/2 Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNEOO85GTL9esMHaAcxR-C_rUz_HsWw-A Tool Making: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNEOO85GTL9dybkv4vs5lvflq1b47XPpz Let’s connect: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BobEmserAmericanSculptor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artofboatbuilding/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BobEmser Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobemser/ Bob Emser American Sculptor: https://www.bobemser.com Video equipment used: CanonM50: https://amzn.to/2TVob5l Takstar SGC-598 (shotgun mic): https://amzn.to/2ZSVmup Saramonic Lavalier Mic https://amzn.to/3drnZCK Disclaimer: Some of these links go to one of my websites and some are affiliate links where I’d earn a small commission if you make a purchase at no additional cost to you. #theartofboatbuilding #artofboatbuilding #makeitbeautiful#woodenboatbuilding #buildingasmallboat #buildingasailboat #shipwright #toolbuilding #Haven12 #herreshoff #shipwright