I made a Copper Ice Press that Turns Ice into SPHERES - Lets try DRY ICE!

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I made a 16-pound solid copper ice press to create perfectly clear ice spheres! This project pushed my metal casting skills to the limit as I used lost PLA casting, sand casting, and machining to make the press. Copper's high thermal conductivity allows it to rapidly form smooth, round ice balls. In this video, I’ll take you through the entire process—CAD design, 3D printing, investment casting, machining, and final testing—to see how well this DIY ice ball press works. Plus, I’ll experiment with dry ice for a surprising result! Please consider supporting me on Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/user?u=58360840 You'll receive access to Patreon only posts as well as any 3d printing files that I designed. Casting equipment PetroBond https://amzn.to/4bZJqsJ Crucible salamander https://amzn.to/4eo1vSW Crucible lifting Tongs https://amzn.to/3Vtc26G High heat Gloves https://amzn.to/3XqPiai Leather Jacket https://amzn.to/4chpUaU Boot Covers https://amzn.to/4aZ1G4o Boots https://amzn.to/3XpFmxz Casting Flasks https://amzn.to/3Rtj4XT Graphite Molds https://amzn.to/3VkiIUK Blow torch https://amzn.to/3z3Rkms Respirator https://amzn.to/3zbFUNq Face shield https://amzn.to/4b47XM3 ToAuto Furnace https://amzn.to/4epMeRz Propane Furnace https://amzn.to/3yVQIz9 3d printing FDM Filament https://amzn.to/4coyVPQ 3d printer Ender https://amzn.to/3L58YsZ 3d printing Resin Siraya tech castable resin https://amzn.to/4b95n7w Elegoo resin https://amzn.to/3XrASGY Resin Printer Mars 4 https://amzn.to/3RsL6mw Belt Grinder Grinding Belts https://amzn.to/3RsTySM Surface conditioning belts https://amzn.to/4eicD41 Trizact belts https://amzn.to/3RuW0bg Belt Grinder Accessories Grinding Belts https://amzn.to/3RsTySM Surface conditioning belts https://amzn.to/4eicD41 Trizact belts https://amzn.to/3RuW0bg 6” grinding wheel https://amzn.to/4b3NF5h Welding Kidskin welding gloves https://amzn.to/3VstSXu Prime Weld machine https://amzn.to/3KMeXCQ Metal finishing tools Nevrdull https://amzn.to/3XwyVsu Liver of Sulfur https://amzn.to/3XkFCOs Protectaclear Clear Coat https://amzn.to/3XrBjkA Scotch-brite Wheels https://amzn.to/3KI6v7B Metal Files High Quality https://amzn.to/4eifrOB Die grinder discs Benchmark abrasives https://amzn.to/4esof4v Dremel - rubber polishing bits https://amzn.to/3KKvAi5 Dremel - Wire brushes https://amzn.to/3yYtQiu Simichrome Polishing Compound https://amzn.to/3xapnZM General Wilton bullet bench vice https://amzn.to/4ckifIV Bandsaw blades https://amzn.to/3XkmGPT JB weld https://amzn.to/3xapGno Super Glue https://amzn.to/3VISP2i Shop Lights https://amzn.to/3xmMVur Loc-line shield https://amzn.to/45v7Nfx Smoke purifier https://amzn.to/3XoCMI4 Some of my favorite tools of the year Makita Blower https://amzn.to/4c43LNK Mini circular saw https://amzn.to/3VnWykp Makita blower small https://amzn.to/4eCxFKT Ratcheting screwdriver https://amzn.to/3KQUc8J German pliers https://amzn.to/3xiRKou Dremel cordless https://amzn.to/45ofDrt Camera Equipment Canon 6d II https://amzn.to/4erxUbi Lights https://amzn.to/3xjzMSK Rode Mic https://amzn.to/3XkFkHm Canon 50mm stm https://amzn.to/3VJ3EBu Canon 24-70 f2.8 https://amzn.to/3z340dn All of the links above are affiliate links. This means that, at zero cost to you, I will earn an affiliate commission if you click through the link and finalize a purchase. Reveal & Testing 09:18