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    Dads foundry

    Thanks for that Joe. Regards, Al
    Post by: Gippeto, Jul 2, 2023 in forum: General foundry chat
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    Does anyone else use steel crucibles?

    I'm using these from Amazon/OtoolWorld. No issues with aluminum...have yet to try brass but it's on the list for the summer....
    Post by: Gippeto, Apr 13, 2021 in forum: Foundry tools and flasks
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    Does anyone else use steel crucibles?

    Have mostly switched over to clay/graphite crucibles but still use the steel one I started out with when I need the volume. Made from 6" x .280"...
    Post by: Gippeto, Apr 12, 2021 in forum: Foundry tools and flasks
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    Another Intake Manifold Lid

    Awesome project and incredible execution as always. :cool: Al
    Post by: Gippeto, Apr 8, 2021 in forum: Lost foam casting
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    Hago siphon , 0.75 GPH nozzle burner design

    Another way to go about the adapter.. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
    Post by: Gippeto, Apr 8, 2021 in forum: Burners and their construction
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    Forced air propane burner question re: safety

    I don't turn my back on it but still food for thought...thanks. Using an inducer motor, has the pressure port for those switches already in place. Al
    Post by: Gippeto, Mar 6, 2021 in forum: Burners and their construction
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    George R. R. Martin's "The Pear Shaped Man" - A Lost Food Casting

    Mmmmm....simulated cheese like product.... The "Cheesey Poof" man... Never would have thought of that, but eh...it works! :) Al
    Post by: Gippeto, Aug 25, 2020 in forum: Lost foam casting
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    WWII fighter planes

    You must be living right Peedee. Congrats! Al
    Post by: Gippeto, Aug 16, 2020 in forum: General foundry chat
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    Bob Puhakka on Bifilm theory

    Lookin like a Bricklin to me...used to see the odd one in the Auto Trader way back...along with a Delorian or two....and $50 Honda Civics/VW Bugs...
    Post by: Gippeto, Aug 4, 2020 in forum: Links to useful information
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    Crucible Failure

    No, not "really hot" when compared to iron temps.
    Post by: Gippeto, Jun 6, 2020 in forum: General foundry chat
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    Crucible Failure

    An interesting read and good info. Curious about a couple things though... This is the crucible I'm using;...
    Post by: Gippeto, Jun 6, 2020 in forum: General foundry chat
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    CNC Router Up & Running

    Software is yet another rabbit hole...or so I've found. There are online/web based platforms such as Easel and TinkerCad, but I prefer offline...
    Post by: Gippeto, May 29, 2020 in forum: CNC machining projects
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    CNC Router Up & Running

    Nice rig Kelly! :) First project is a dust shoe I suppose? Al
    Post by: Gippeto, May 26, 2020 in forum: CNC machining projects
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    Burner question: Delavan siphon nozzle based

    Always nice when you find what you need. :) For what it's worth; Inner pipe measures .395" od x .281" id (Not sure why I thought it was...
    Post by: Gippeto, May 22, 2020 in forum: Burners and their construction
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    Burner question: Delavan siphon nozzle based

    Thread was 9/16-24...bit of an oddball, but single pointing makes locating the correct tap a non issue. I have some left over bits of those pipes...
    Post by: Gippeto, May 22, 2020 in forum: Burners and their construction