A maker attempted to create a shiny aluminum ball from a 250-foot industrial roll of tin foil. They started by hammering the foil into a ball shape, but after two hours and 20 minutes, they realized they needed to take a different approach. They switched to using sandpaper, a sander, and a polisher to shape and smooth out the ball. After several hours of work, they managed to create a somewhat rounded, but not perfect, ball. However, when they tried to cut the ball in half on a bandsaw, they were unable to find a safe and effective way to do so, and the video ended with the ball still intact.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The person in the video is trying to make a shiny tin foil ball.
2. They start with an industrial roll of tin foil, which is approximately 250 feet long.
3. The person hammers the tin foil for hours to compact it into a ball shape.
4. They estimate that they have hit the hammer around 30,000 to 40,000 times.
5. The person uses a polishing compound to polish the tin foil ball.
6. They attempt to cut the ball in half using a bandsaw, but have difficulty getting a grip on it.
7. The person decides to end the video without successfully cutting the ball in half.
8. The video is not a how-to guide, but rather a "what happened" video that showcases the process and mistakes that occurred.
9. The channel "Tested" has a new batch of demerit badges that celebrate mistakes and screw-ups in the shop.
Note: I excluded any opinions or subjective statements from the fact list.