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    bubbles in wax casting

    How much pressure is needed?
    Post by: Bill W, Aug 15, 2021 in forum: Lost wax casting
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    bubbles in wax casting

    The pressure does collapse. I fill the mold and as it cools, the level drops a little bit. Where should I add the sprew/riser? Thanks for your insight
    Post by: Bill W, Aug 15, 2021 in forum: Lost wax casting
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    budget conscience burn out kiln?

    I'll take a look at that. Thanks John
    Post by: Bill W, Aug 15, 2021 in forum: Foundry tools and flasks
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    budget conscience burn out kiln?

    That unit in the ebay ad has a good price. Not sure how much shipping from NJ to CA would be. For burnout, doesn't the kiln need one of those...
    Post by: Bill W, Aug 15, 2021 in forum: Foundry tools and flasks
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    budget conscience burn out kiln?

    I've been looking on CL. Nothing close by so far. I haven't seen a PID for that price. The units I've seen people recommend are the Cals controls...
    Post by: Bill W, Aug 2, 2021 in forum: Foundry tools and flasks
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    budget conscience burn out kiln?

    I'll take a look at that channel. thanks
    Post by: Bill W, Aug 2, 2021 in forum: Foundry tools and flasks
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    budget conscience burn out kiln?

    Is there such a thing as a budget conscience burn out kiln? Smaller units for jewelry cost in the $650 range but they can only handle a 3 inch...
    Thread by: Bill W, Aug 1, 2021, 26 replies, in forum: Foundry tools and flasks
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    bubbles in wax casting

    I think you are correct that the mold is getting seasoned now. I think heating it helps too. The threads are 5/8 x 18 but I'm not 100% certain....
    Post by: Bill W, Jul 31, 2021 in forum: Lost wax casting
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    bubbles in wax casting

    I heated the molds in a toaster oven for 20 minutes at around 115 degrees. I did two pours. One with all the was through the top and one with the...
    Post by: Bill W, Jul 30, 2021 in forum: Lost wax casting
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    bubbles in wax casting

    aha! I didn't think of a double boiler. That should lower the temp. Thanks
    Post by: Bill W, Jul 30, 2021 in forum: Lost wax casting
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    bubbles in wax casting

    I spray mold release due to the complexity of the part. I'm heating the wax on my kitchen stove at the lowest possible setting, which I suspect is...
    Post by: Bill W, Jul 30, 2021 in forum: Lost wax casting
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    bubbles in wax casting

    I'll give that a try. I see a lot of benefits in having the mold warmed up. Maybe then I can just pour the wax from the top and it'll fill...
    Post by: Bill W, Jul 29, 2021 in forum: Lost wax casting
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    bubbles in wax casting

    Here's the mold.
    Post by: Bill W, Jul 29, 2021 in forum: Lost wax casting
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    bubbles in wax casting

    I'm having problems with small bubbles appearing in the wax part I'm working on. Seems you can't use vacuum to cast wax parts. I've tried tapping...
    Thread by: Bill W, Jul 28, 2021, 23 replies, in forum: Lost wax casting