Being new to this hopefully this isn't an ignorant question. My question is specifically about sand. Does sand get stuck to the sprue's? Do...
Pasted from an email sent to me: I wonder could you please post a message to an admin asking if they can see a problem? My username would be “KDM”.
Will do.
For the record I promise I’m not trying to be difficult.:) I initially planned to pour as you suggested outside the can inverted and that would...
Kelly I do understand that. I’m just asking about leaving it in. Mechanically Im try to understand the reason to pull it other than it’s always...
Great info. The sono tubes are easy but I think removing it would be a nightmare. Here’s a thought: what if I just left the cardboard outer form...
Thx fellas. I forgot I asked this and asked again in the general chat. Anyways thank you. I’ll just keep taking it to the scrap yard and just pick...
Tobho how long did you wait between pours. Also how big a pain in the ass was it to get the outer form off with only inches in between the can?
So my question is: I have a LOT of scrap aluminum...but most of it either is painted or has protective shield on it. Stripping it of paint is not...
How did you do your main body pours? In order to use wool I count 3 pours. 1-bottom 2-barrel and tuyere, then stuff wool and 3-top ring. The...
Thx everyone.
I picked up a section it 2” black pipe today to attach to the outside as well. It’s as big as could get locally.
I like this a lot. I’ve got a hill sized pile behind our shop of scrap aluminum off of campers as well as a massive pile of old pallets to burn....
10”bore x 14ish high with 4” vent
Good to know. Went and shopped all the materials today. With this info in mind looks like I’ll have a few returns. I do plan to cast the tuyere...
Let me start by saying working as a carpenter for years I built many concrete forms and my question is this: Should there be any reinforcement...
Ok. I was worried about damaging the face accidentally but I guess you just be extra careful in those area’s.
Since the ceramic is so brittle, while it’s hot couldn’t you give it a quick dunk in water to shock/shatter it off? Not sure if the metal would...
Fair enough. Thx all.
Expansion is a great point. Sometimes simple is the best. Thanks for the compliment and thanks for the great info Jeff.
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