Videos tagged with Lost Wax Casting

This video details Gunwerks' artist-in-residence program, celebrating their 20th anniversary with a limited 20-piece bronze sculpture. The sculpture, created by artist Tanner Lauren, depicts the struggle of building a business, symbolized by a sheep hunt. The process of lost wax casting, including clay modeling, mold making, wax pouring, and patination, is explained. The artist shares his personal journey into sculpting after a foundry accident, highlighting the challenges and rewards of bronze work.

This video provides an expert-level comparison between Charter Arms and Ruger revolvers, with the speaker, Edward Howerton, asserting that Charter Arms falls significantly short of Ruger in terms of materials, construction quality, finishing, and overall production. Howerton, drawing on his experienced authority, explains that while both brands may use casting methods like investment casting or lost wax, the execution and underlying processes differ drastically, leading to a primitive manufacturing approach for Charter Arms compared to Ruger's superior methods.

This video provides an in-depth look at the Beretta 92 series, detailing its construction, operation, and common wear points. It explains the unique oscillating block locking system, the differences between 92 and 98 models, and the manufacturing techniques used for its components. The presenter also discusses potential restoration options for a specific mistreated Beretta 92.