BEFORE MACHINERY: From Molten Iron to Finished Plate

Описание: In this episode of UnEarthed, we travel deep into the German highlands to witness traditional iron plate making exactly as it was done centuries ago. Check out this video next -    • 1977 Stonemason Quarry: Hand Tools Only!  

From preparing the sand bed to pouring molten iron at over 2,500°F, every step follows a closed-loop process built on patience, precision, and inherited knowledge.

There are no shortcuts here.
Each mold is used once.
Each plate cools for hours.
And every mistake becomes permanent the moment the iron is poured.

Once used to heat homes, these cast-iron plates now live on as wall art and historical artifacts—proof that early industrial processes were as refined as they were unforgiving.

This isn’t mass production.
It’s craft.
It’s process.
It’s iron, shaped by human hands.

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This isn’t just metalwork — it’s history in motion.

👉 Watch till the end to see the final fit.

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