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Jeffrey Santo
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Добавлен 23 дек 2008
While its true this channel was started in 2008 it was completely reformated for my business on December 14th 2011.
Darkmoon Metals, currently a 2 person shop located in Connecticut, U.S.A.
We create custom metal art, metal restoration, fabrication, welding and blacksmithing.
Darkmoon Metals, currently a 2 person shop located in Connecticut, U.S.A.
We create custom metal art, metal restoration, fabrication, welding and blacksmithing.
My "New" Method To Raise Metal
In this video: Raising a bowl can be a challenge, I needed to raise the edges of a brass disc while having to keep the bottom flat. This was an experiment that I was not sure would work, by an act of sheer luck it worked better than expected. This is a rather long video and was shot in real time, no speeding up the footage. There are notes of where to advance the video to if you would like to skip the slow parts. Enjoy the video!
Darkmoon Metals is a home based business start up, I have decided to live my dream and work for myself. I am a trained welder with a strong interest in blacksmithing. Dana, a long time friend and talented artist has teamed up with me to create truly unique product...
Darkmoon Metals is a home based business start up, I have decided to live my dream and work for myself. I am a trained welder with a strong interest in blacksmithing. Dana, a long time friend and talented artist has teamed up with me to create truly unique product...
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The Often Overlooked Pipe Vise
Просмотров 12 тыс.6 лет назад
In this video: Jeff talks about why having a pipe vise in your shop can be a real asset. Many people think they are just for pluming by fabricators and craftsman the world over know how useful one of these can be. Considering the fact that used ones are cheap and available just about everywhere why wouldn't you have one? Darkmoon Metals is a home based business start up, I have decided to live ...
Quick Tip: Reduce The Burr Left On Hex & Round Stock When Cutting With A Abrasive Saw
Просмотров 1,4 тыс.6 лет назад
In this video: A lot of people say the new metal cutting cold cut saws are all the rave, but most of us poor schmucks still have the old school abrasive cut off saws. Jeff shares a simple trick to reduce the burr left after cutting round bar and hex stock. Darkmoon Metals is a home based business start up, I have decided to live my dream and work for myself. I am a trained welder with a strong ...
Making A Custom Air Powered Texturing Tool
Просмотров 1,6 тыс.6 лет назад
In this video: Its that time if year again where we are gearing up for our Memorial Day weekend event. We need to make just about 100 copper roses for this event, the problem is we already have 10 days worth of work to do in under a week. So we are going to make a machine to do some of the heavy lifting and cut nearly 90% of time off the texturing process. Darkmoon Metals is a home based busine...
Bending Fork & Custom Bending Jigs
Просмотров 11 тыс.6 лет назад
In this video: We make a simple bending fork that could be made without welding, but Jeff is a welder and keeps looking for reasons to shower the shop in sparks and blue light. He also talk a little about jigs and how over time as you make them they get better. Jig making is necessary for any successful fabricator who needs to make a lot of any one part. Gates Moore Lighting: www.gatesmooreligh...
Simple Metal Dishing - Egg Spoon Bowl
Просмотров 3,6 тыс.6 лет назад
In this video: We got a couple of requests to make egg spoons... After we figured out what the heck an egg spoon was we opted to make some tooling to make the project go a lot faster. Check out our simple dishing jig and home made hammer that can create the spoon bowls with ease. Egg Spoon Video: ruclips.net/video/YRFIzyh0q2A/видео.html Darkmoon Metals is a home based business start up, I have ...
Simple Metal Surfacing Technique
Просмотров 4,4 тыс.6 лет назад
In this video: A simple and commonly used texturing technique to hide imperfections in metal. Darkmoon Metals is a home based business start up, I have decided to live my dream and work for myself. I am a trained welder with a strong interest in blacksmithing. Dana, a long time friend and talented artist has teamed up with me to create truly unique products that will help us stand apart from ot...
Iris Made Of Steel
Просмотров 7 тыс.6 лет назад
In this video: Jeff shares some of the techniques used in the creation of a brand new steel flower, an iris. Darkmoon Metals is a home based business start up, I have decided to live my dream and work for myself. I am a trained welder with a strong interest in blacksmithing. Dana, a long time friend and talented artist has teamed up with me to create truly unique products that will help us stan...
2018 Update, Steel Iris Preview... Oh Yeah, I Published A Book!
Просмотров 6336 лет назад
Link to "Power of the Peer" by Jeffrey Robert Santo www.amazon.com/Power-Peer-Jeffrey-Robert-Santo/dp/1387366386/ref=sr_1_46?ie=UTF8&qid=1516077951&sr=8-46&keywords=Jeffrey santo Link to Ripple's (Recovery Innovations for Pursuing Peer Leadership and Empowerment) gofundme: www.gofundme.com/y3gtq-ripple Thank you for your support! In this video: Jeff talks a little about a book that he published...
Stainless Steel Utensils 2 of 3: Spoon with Wire Handle
Просмотров 2,4 тыс.6 лет назад
In this video: This is the 2nd part in a 3 part series on stainless steel wire utensils. Jeff will show how he makes his version of the twisted wire spoon. He will also share the jigs he has made to make the process faster and easier. Darkmoon Metals is a home based business start up, I have decided to live my dream and work for myself. I am a trained welder with a strong interest in blacksmith...
Stainless Steel Utensils 1 of 3: Wire Fork
Просмотров 3,1 тыс.6 лет назад
In this video: This is the 1st part in a 3 part series on stainless steel wire utensils. Jeff will show how he makes his version of the twisted wire fork. He will also share the jigs he has made to make the process faster and easier. Darkmoon Metals is a home based business start up, I have decided to live my dream and work for myself. I am a trained welder with a strong interest in blacksmithi...
Patch Job With Fish Plate Reinforcements
Просмотров 9 тыс.6 лет назад
In this video: A small spot of rust can mean big problems, time to cut into a trailer and see what we're working with. Darkmoon Metals is a home based business start up, I have decided to live my dream and work for myself. I am a trained welder with a strong interest in blacksmithing. Dana, a long time friend and talented artist has teamed up with me to create truly unique products that will he...
Trailer Hitch Build For An Exmark Lawn Mower
Просмотров 3,8 тыс.6 лет назад
In this video: Jeff is back, well most of him anyways. After a shoulder injury he needs to make some modifications to the shop and change the ways he does things. Today's project is making a trailer hitch mount for a lawn tractor so he may easily move trailers around the outside work space. Darkmoon Metals is a home based business start up, I have decided to live my dream and work for myself. I...
Fast & Easy Process To Powder Bentonite Clay (cat litter) For Green Sand
Просмотров 56 тыс.7 лет назад
In this video: Videos on how to make green sand are being seen more and more on youtube as back yard foundry projects become more common. While green sand is simple to make the processing of cat litter into a powder can be a pain in the neck, not to mention a time consuming and dusty project. Jeff shares the fastest way he's found to process the bentonite clay (clumping cat litter) into a fine ...
Making A Custom Aluminum Clamp For A Boat
Просмотров 1,3 тыс.7 лет назад
In this video: We recently got approached to create a couple of custom clamps for boating accessories. Normally we do not take on things that involve machining since we are not a machine shop and our equipment is a little out of date. We decided to take on this project and figured it would be a good youtube video. We use some common machine shop tricks and a few back yard tactics to get the job...
Mini Hydraulic Press Build & Happy 50th Anniversary Dave!
Просмотров 6 тыс.7 лет назад
Mini Hydraulic Press Build & Happy 50th Anniversary Dave!
Custom Lathe Centers For Making Leather Burnishing Tools
Просмотров 1,4 тыс.7 лет назад
Custom Lathe Centers For Making Leather Burnishing Tools
Image Transfer Technique For Engraving Metal & Wood
Просмотров 15 тыс.7 лет назад
Image Transfer Technique For Engraving Metal & Wood
Repairing A Portable Wheelchair Ramp
Просмотров 1 тыс.7 лет назад
Repairing A Portable Wheelchair Ramp
Prepping For The Week Ahead & Bench Soldering Furnace Build
Просмотров 1,4 тыс.7 лет назад
Prepping For The Week Ahead & Bench Soldering Furnace Build
Darkmoon Metals Channel Trailer - New For 2017
Просмотров 5517 лет назад
Darkmoon Metals Channel Trailer - New For 2017
5 Day Old Capacitor - Complete Failure
Просмотров 1,2 тыс.7 лет назад
5 Day Old Capacitor - Complete Failure
1" Thick Aluminum Drilled With Paddle & Forstner Bits
Просмотров 116 тыс.7 лет назад
1" Thick Aluminum Drilled With Paddle & Forstner Bits
Fantasy Dagger Build, Part 3: Cross Guard, Handle & Assembly
Просмотров 8027 лет назад
Fantasy Dagger Build, Part 3: Cross Guard, Handle & Assembly
Fantasy Dagger Build, Part 2: Pommel & Rose Hilt Construction
Просмотров 1,2 тыс.7 лет назад
Fantasy Dagger Build, Part 2: Pommel & Rose Hilt Construction
We are bentonite source factory, bulk purchase, low price and high quality, boss, do you need?
Here in Asia, we can still buy barbeque grills. they sell them on the market, in different sizes. if you like some talk to me .
...but...will a PEANUT BUTTER jar work as a light bulb protector...?
Yes, but to work properly it needs to be Skippy Chunky Peanut Butter... not sure why, I don't make the rules...
I just came across your video and faced palmer. LOL. I am in the middle of making a 12" x 12" x 1 1/2" bending jig for hooks and scrolls. I have hours invested in it, and your jig is easy and done in 30 minutes. Lol. I tilt my hat to you, Sir! Thank you for reminding me to keep it simple. 🙂
Great video Jeff excellent work to you and Dana! I was curious about sand blasting and thank God your RUclips video popped up it made understanding sandblasting a breeze
Also, I'd say use the wood blocks for grip inside of a vice or even just a clamp. I think stability should always be a priority when it comes to smashing something. I have suffered too many bruises and punctures to risk it anymore. Once I sent an impact Phillips through the webbing of my left hand while trying to get an awkward screw that last 1/8 inch into an unstable object. Learn from my mistakes.
The hammer with the nails is a damn shame. What a beautiful blackened handle on that one. It was either ancient or someone took a very long time making it to their liking. Or both.
That is SO nice, amazing setup. Appreciate the shoutout to Gary, also!
Thank you so much
From Airgas MSDS: "Fumes from the welding of stainless steel and other alloys contain nickel compounds and chromium [VI] and [III]. Ozone is formed during most electric arc welding, and exposures can be high in comparison to the exposure limit, particularly during metal inert gas welding of aluminum."
How is this remotely relevant to this video?
This is sooo much easier than what I did! After realizing crushing it w/ a hammer was insane, I weighed out the amount I needed (3lbs for 30lbs green sand), put the clumping litter in a small trash can and added h2o while stirring to make a pancake-like slurry. ( It gets viciously thick very quickly, so you're better off starting with 1/3 litter and more water, then adding litter and water as you go.) Then I spread out a bunch of 6mil plastic sheeting on the driveway in the sun and smeared the slurry on it. It took two days to dry but it was nice flaky stuff that I can crush up by hand. Like I said your idea was way better! Thanks for posting this.
Don't the blades get dull - really fast?
Not really, a hammer mill does not have blades. Think of it more as pulverizing it into powder rather than cutting the material.
thanks for the advice buddy I'm going to utilize this process in healing a wound in a pecan tree by adding whitewash copper sulfate and in that clay powder
Thx! I think I will finally get my metal blade to work, I was pushing too hard...Also for crazy shapes I plan to do straight cuts blocking it in rough and then grind to smooth everything out... cheers😊
Awesome vid
thanks for sharing
Thanks for the great jig! I made one the day after I saw your first video and used it on next project. Ended up making another for to allow two simultaneous setups. I made a third for a friend, only used three 1/2" squares. I ground two to round above the drilled holes, so ends up the same function as rounds, but have perfect alignment in a vice. I also leave all in place, just flip the unused one over so it is out of the way, but helps to provide more even pressure across the vice jaws. Great tool and eliminates a bunch of non-adjustable ones of various fixed sizes. THANK YOU!
this is gold. thank you for your service 🙏🏽👍🏽
Thanks for this review Jef really informative I'm just hoping that this will work as well on a T6 aluminum as I don't have a lathe machine to make this kind of hole and I'm planning to do it with a drill press with a 1 1/4 bit even if takes a while is not a big deal to me as long as it works. I'll do it like 1/8 of an inch per drill and pull it out so it will not make those long curly chips that causes the problem.
thank you .. grandpa brought this over on the mayflower... lol...lol
Hi Jeff, I have been following you since you started. I love your down to earth style. This is a great project, I loved the filming, editing, and the project. Thanks for sharing, and greetings from Canada!
Have you worked teflon blocks? Any advice?
Great idea. Thanks for sharing.
The thin metal grate in the middle is gonna melt or clog in a few uses
Replaced it once, it lasted 7 years of being used 2 - 3 times a week.
Dude...grateful for that info...any chance you have a video on how to bend/shape stainless round bar (2.5mm+)?
Sir , I love your work, its highly and humbly requested to sandblast a Image / Photo ( Portrait ) on Granite. if you do this, I would be the best source of learning to open a door of my small shop ( small business ). Mostly customers contact me to sand blast photos sized by 12" x 12" on Granite. kindly make a VDO on Photo sandblasting . thanks a lot in Adv.
Machine setting?
Man, this is awesome!! Really good idea.
I'm going to be cutting out a couple of skinner knife blades out of 3/16" thick 440C steel and I was hoping to be able to use my table top (9" I think) wood bandsaw for this. The speed isn't adjustable though so I'm not sure if it will work. I was going to try a high tooth count bi-metal blade and cut a little at a time and allow the blade to cool off between cuts so I'm hoping I can pull it off but not sure. I do have a 4 1/2 angle grinder I can use but I'd rather not if I can help it.
Better late than never, however; I just watched your video on Bending Forks. I have a Jig that allows me to make S Hooks in two sizes, and it works fine. However; your jig provides 8 to ten sizes and is very easy to build. I have a Harbor Frieght Bender, but; I really don't use it much. With your creation, I can now use the dyes from the compact bender and expand my ability to create numerous sizes S Hooks. Thank you for sharing your Jig. 😊
I like the idea, may I suggest a iteration? The socket slightly wobbles as it slides down over the 1/2” square stock. When you use larger sockets you can take a second socket and invert it upside down inside the original socket so that you have two sockets nested and two points to engage the 1/2” square, top and bottom. Great idea I’ll be building one too.
I made one of these wire bending jigs today in about 3 hours as I had to mount and adjust the vise on my drill press. I bent some wire left over from some cattle panels that have very strong wire and it worked fine. Since your design uses a 1/2 inch square peg to use half inch drive sockets I thought about making a jig out of 3/8 inch round rod and square rod to use 3/8 drive sockets and perhaps make smaller hooks. Thanks much for the design as I can now use the jig to put hooks on wires with ease and I have about 80 hooks of these to make.
Good joint there.
2:33 😂
thank you much.i have a old atlas lathe.the 3 jaw runs out a bunch. i will try to clean jaws and see if your info helps.thanks again
I cut a lot of aluminum with my wood band saw, never tried metal but man it goes right threw aluminum
I'm seening your video from Colombia ✌
nice video- alternatively you can use angle iron for leaves
I'm going to try this. But, I'm confounded about something: When you lock the jig in place with the two pins in position, you appear to lock the bolt into the jaws of the vice and not the pins. If that's right, how are the pins being locked in?
The jaws of the vise come into contact with the larger diameter of the pins. The bolt floats in the holes in the pins and could be removed once the pins are secured in the jaws. Because the bolt is a smaller diameter than the pins the only way the bolt would become locked into place would be to over tighten the jaws and compress the drilled holes causing the bolt to bind.
Thanks Jeffery. Of coarse that makes perfect sense. The "geneious" of this is its simplicity. And I thank you for sharing! @@jeffreysanto
Thank you fo the valuable information, I thought that I need variable speed saw to cut metal, just buy the blade for the metal ,Thanks again
Thanks for sharing. I think it’s a great ideal.
The absolute worst way to sharpen an electric is to put it in a Dremel chuck with the intention of of running it over a file. Trust me. Just don't do it. You will die
wow.. love your ingenuity,
Hey Jeff - what happens when I want to drill a 30mm (1.1811") hole into aluminum soffit/gutter thickness aluminum 0.6858mm (0.027 inch)? Will the forstner bit last me over 200 holes? Will it even work, or is there a bitter method? (some kind of punch or something)
On aluminum that thin I would use a whole punch, a knock out punch or something like it. Check this out: www.amazon.com/SagaSave-Sheet-Hexagon-Cutter-Stainless/dp/B09MM58MXX/ref=asc_df_B09MM58MXX/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=652812974561&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=18310546028760669963&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9003439&hvtargid=pla-2006561317561&gclid=Cj0KCQjwsp6pBhCfARIsAD3GZuZYsQG-YByZ7OIoJ1AwiRiwiFzB1l1lGE8xB7xkG0vInszL4i2waJkaAlJ6EALw_wcB&th=1
Thank you for this video! I tried to make a ball mill with junk pieces & bearings and nails, lying around, tried hammering, I just tried crushing with stone in my workshop (I did not want to trash my kitchen mortar & pestel), it worked best so far, but not energy efficientwise. Thought hey, internet is there!! And found your vid. Tomorow, Walmart and aquisition of a cheap blender. Cheers!
Great idea will use this thank you buddy
I had completely forgotten about using a blender for grinding bentonite. 😮😮😮 however, I will be investigating this when I can get my foundry set up. Thanks for reminding me of this. 😊😊😊
Jon Favreau?
You could just use the calipers to measure the diameter 🤷♂️
Thank you, I thought this was correct, i simply want to weld small stuff as a hobby, Thank you for confirming my knowledge lol ,