The reason for the 75 lb number is just so I have enough capacity to run plenty of parts off the permanent mold machine to justify heating the...
Oh and Kelly, could you tell me what the ID of the A60 crucible is? Thanks
Exactly. That is the reason for holding so much metal. With the permanent mold machine I've constructed, I could pour roughly 2-5 lbs every 2-3...
Thank you all for the input. Definitely giving me much more information to think about. I don't have a blower yet and would get one appropriately...
Thanks for the input. A couple more questions. Can the drip burners run on diesel? What style burner would be able to be throttled the easiest/...
Thanks Kelly. My intent would be to pig out the entire unused metal each time I melt. I have a couple of 35 lb pig molds for that. Definitely was...
Hello All. I have started designing a furnace based on Steve Chastain's oil fired tilting furnace book. Rather than tilt, I am going for a dip out...
Oh and what are everyone's feelings on the burners that NOBOX7 on youtube has? There are several sizes, but here is one of his quick youtube...
Hello all. I am going to be making a larger furnace in hopes of melting at least 75 lbs of aluminum so I can do some permanent mold pouring. I’ll...
Thanks for the input on the refractory. I won’t waste my time with it. The steel mold should hold up fine as long as the coating in kept in good...
Yes I have it running. Works very well. Still learning on machining side of things, but have cut a few tools and some side projects. Be nice to...
Thanks for the warm welcome. I feel for the limit on free time/budget/wife kicking you out dangers of the home foundry. I keep telling her that it...
Hello All, I have been working on making my own larger furnace and came across this forum. There seems to be a ton of good information here that I...
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