Honestly a little more information on what it's for would help as well. The folks around here are happy to help other caster figure things out....
You could sand cast it with the part line along the flange lip. Depending on which side was the show face it could be done in the same orientation...
Wish I were closer! 30hrs might be too far for my old truck.
it takes a lot more zinc fumes to cause zinc flu than most folks realize. most of the horror stories out there are from guys that welded on...
(Kelly is the Lost Foam expert in residence here)....I defer to his line of questioning
aluminum bronze can be work hardened. Tobo has made an ax from this alloy Youtube video Maybe he'll jump in and add some personal experience. If...
There's always rebuild in a can. That will get you a few more days of driving :eek:
Dave, That's a lovely car! looks solid. You're going to have to make something nicer for that radiator ! (I think you can do that ;)) . Just spray...
I use Borax when melting down brass the first time. I didn't notice it eating the crucibles more than normal. But I also had a bit of soda glass...
Nice work Tobho. You seem to have found a good group of artists to work with lately! lots of fun interesting (challenging) projects! keep up the...
+1 He's still around. just not a big poster.
Try adding a bit of wire to the center of the core. (with prints at both ends) this should help keep the core supported without making it harder...
the Silicon i had was in small chips so I think the increased surface area helped. I also had no way to tell what temp I was at (but I'm fairly...
I have been able to get pure silicon to dissolve in aluminum (way cooler than Iron) so i think you shouldn't have any issues with it iron. It just...
I've had good luck with sodium silicate. I just gassed it with my standard welding gas (75%Argon 25% Co2) then tossed it in the oven for 30-45 min...
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