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  1. Tobho Mott liked Mark's castings's post in the thread Cast iron?.

    Sheet cement /fibro works great to keep the crucible from sticking to the plinth, that's what I'm using and Denis/Melterskelter also was...

    Jul 4, 2025 at 4:04 PM

  2. Tobho Mott replied to the thread Art casting!.

    The gallery put up some new pics showing it at night all lit up!...

    Jul 4, 2025 at 9:59 AM

  3. Tobho Mott replied to the thread Cast iron?.

    Thanks again for the thoughts, I'm always looking for ways to improve things. Oh, the lid of the castable refractory furnace we used...

    Jul 4, 2025 at 9:47 AM

  4. Tobho Mott liked Al2O3's post in the thread Cast iron?.

    I think a sheet metal barrier with air gap to combustible surfaces to shield from the radiant heat would help. On your previous video it...

    Jul 4, 2025 at 9:27 AM

  5. Tobho Mott liked Rasper's post in the thread Manganese Flake and other Metals.

    I have been doing just that for years. It is quite simple. I have no choice here in Mexico, as silicon bronze is used only by art...

    Jul 3, 2025 at 10:17 PM

  6. Tobho Mott replied to the thread Cast iron?.

    Thanks Kelly. I definitely don't want to burn down my shed! Already thinking about steps I can take to make things safer and more...

    Jul 3, 2025 at 4:50 PM

  7. Tobho Mott attached a file to the thread Cast iron?.

    7 back to back melts today, all one mold per pour. 6 came out good but we were a little short on the biggest one. This time I used my...

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  8. Tobho Mott liked Jammer's post in the thread Manganese Flake and other Metals.

    There you go. Make your own Everdur.

    Jul 2, 2025 at 7:52 PM

  9. Tobho Mott liked Petee716's post in the thread Manganese Flake and other Metals.

    I’ll jump on with Jammer. I’ve got about 25 lbs of silicon metal that I’d be willing to bust into chunks. I’d take $15/lb plus UPS to...

    Jul 2, 2025 at 7:52 PM

  10. Tobho Mott liked Jammer's post in the thread Manganese Flake and other Metals.

    I have some extra Manganese Flake for Everdur Bronze, if anyone needs some. I can send you about 1.25 pounds for $12 includes shipping,...

    Jul 2, 2025 at 7:52 PM

  11. Tobho Mott liked Tops's post in the thread What Projects are People Working On/Wanting to Work On?.

    I reworked the crucible lifting plates, bent them, and fitted them to the handles. .[ATTACH]

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  12. Tobho Mott liked bmac2's post in the thread Kaowool Hole Punch.

    Over the past couple of months I’ve been slowly building up a new furnace (Aluminum) from an old propane tank. I’m copying Rocketman...

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