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    Motorcycle Cylinder Sample

    Incredible work!
    Post by: Rocketman, Mar 2, 2021 in forum: Lost foam casting
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    Pinning Foundry flasks

    I have a collection of Hines flasks I've acquired over the years, a handful of random sizes. They are works of art. Likely rather spendy new. If I...
    Post by: Rocketman, Oct 25, 2020 in forum: Sand Casting
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    Pinning Foundry flasks

    Two pins is more reliable at keeping the matchplate from rocking when withdrawing it from the mold, for a cleaner draw
    Post by: Rocketman, Oct 19, 2020 in forum: Sand Casting
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    Alloy Avenue?

    Looks like AlloyAvenue forums might be back up.
    Post by: Rocketman, Jul 20, 2020 in forum: General foundry chat
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    1956 buick build

    Very nice work, hell of a project. If you're into this sort of thing and aren't already aware of this channel, it's some good stuff right up your...
    Post by: Rocketman, Jul 16, 2020 in forum: Other metal working projects
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    Introduction

    I did this way back in the day and not only did I get the sand I was looking for, but a few months later they offered me a job because I showed...
    Post by: Rocketman, Jul 10, 2020 in forum: New member introductions
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    Anyone need a Southbend???

    I picked up a 1946 SB9 Model C for $150 about a decade ago. Bought it sight unseen, the guy told me it was an old Craftsman lathe. I figured for a...
    Post by: Rocketman, Jul 10, 2020 in forum: General foundry chat
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    Looking into picking up a Tig

    I bought a generic eBay "Powercool WRC-300" The listing is gone for the one I bought but similar units are out there. I ordered a green one but...
    Post by: Rocketman, Jun 25, 2020 in forum: Other metal working projects
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    Looking into picking up a Tig

    I bought an Everlast PowerTIG 255EXT 1.5 years ago and it's been a solid machine and has served me well so far. Best bang for the buck for power...
    Post by: Rocketman, Jun 25, 2020 in forum: Other metal working projects
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    Tapered End Mills for Pattern Making

    This is probably my favorite endmill for my CNC router: www.amazon.com/JERRAY-Carving-Tapered-tungsten-Carbide/dp/B015C61XX4 4.82° included...
    Post by: Rocketman, Jun 5, 2020 in forum: Foundry tools and flasks
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    Cool finds

    Those are badass. AvE showed one in a video not too long ago: [MEDIA]
    Post by: Rocketman, May 22, 2020 in forum: General foundry chat
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    Alloy Avenue?

    Both www.backyardmetalcasting.com and www.alloyavenue.com are valid links. The websites themselves are still running. The forum software is just...
    Post by: Rocketman, May 22, 2020 in forum: General foundry chat
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    Alloy Avenue?

    I run a website with a car forum. Occasionally the web host updates their version of PHP and it completely breaks the forum software. The software...
    Post by: Rocketman, May 22, 2020 in forum: General foundry chat
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    Spindle pattern making

    Are you mixing Olivine & silica sands?
    Post by: Rocketman, May 1, 2020 in forum: Sand Casting
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    old aluminum Sand Casting Equipment in Indianapolis

    I would very much like to have that jolt/squeeze machine. PM me please :)
    Post by: Rocketman, Apr 22, 2020 in forum: Buy Sell Trade