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    Glossary or Wiki of terminology

    I think it would be helpful to have a list of common or even not so common terms, abbreviations along with a short definition or explanation of...
    Thread by: PewterPete, Jul 15, 2023, 3 replies, in forum: Forum suggestions
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    First cast today..

    Hey Jeff.. Those look like they work well. Thanks for the link to the thread! It's to darn hot outside to much melting right now and we get...
    Post by: PewterPete, Jul 10, 2023 in forum: Sand Casting
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    First cast today..

    https://www.amazon.com/Petrobond-Affordable-Alternative-Precious-Casting/dp/B01AVSB1HG?pd_rd_w=2kOuu&content-id=amzn1.sym.c15e5526-d433-4ac0-a393-a...
    Post by: PewterPete, Jul 9, 2023 in forum: Sand Casting
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    First cast today..

    Thanks Pete! This isn't new to me, just haven't done it since jr high. You are correct about lifting crucibles by the brim with tongs. I do it...
    Post by: PewterPete, Jul 9, 2023 in forum: Sand Casting
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    First cast today..

    I ordered mine from Amazon but the seller is actually PMC Supplies LLC. Shipping was free which is pretty good considering I ordered 30# of it.
    Post by: PewterPete, Jul 9, 2023 in forum: Sand Casting
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    First cast today..

    Thanks! It's really nice. To my wife's dismay I'm gonna order up another 10 lbs of sand. She can't wrap her head around why I'm buying sand when...
    Post by: PewterPete, Jul 8, 2023 in forum: Sand Casting
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    First cast today..

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    Post by: PewterPete, Jul 8, 2023 in forum: Sand Casting
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    First cast today..

    I finally got my sand and tongs in the mail and got my first mold hammered up yesterday. I did this pour with pewter today just for a test run....
    Thread by: PewterPete, Jul 8, 2023, 14 replies, in forum: Sand Casting
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    New from Delaware

    Yes sir. Start small, research and learn a little at a time. I'm a newb too.
    Post by: PewterPete, Jul 8, 2023 in forum: New member introductions
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    Another SC newb.

    Sound advice! I was sure to do some calcs before I ordered. The flask I made ended up being just shy of 661 cu. in. According to petrobond, 1lb....
    Post by: PewterPete, Jul 3, 2023 in forum: New member introductions
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    Another SC newb.

    Hey all, I did some sand casting in metals shop back in Jr high. Actually I did a lot since some of the kids were afraid to pour molten metal so...
    Thread by: PewterPete, Jul 2, 2023, 6 replies, in forum: New member introductions