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    Who uses SiC (silicon carbide) elements for electric furnace ?

    Years ago I did some repair work on the wiring to the induction furnace at a Phelps Dodge copper pipe plant. They weren't high frequency. They...
    Post by: garyhlucas, Jan 6, 2024 in forum: Furnaces and their construction
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    Copper now liquid

    I have some crucibles that are bottom pour, a tube goes down to the bottom. Would these be good for copper?
    Post by: garyhlucas, Jan 6, 2024 in forum: Foundry tools and flasks
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    Carburetor Fuel Log

    I remember some guy doing all this with a pin router. I am sure he still does on some stuff.
    Post by: garyhlucas, Dec 15, 2023 in forum: Lost foam casting
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    FE - 351 Cleveland Inline Carb Intake Manifold

    Just amazing!
    Post by: garyhlucas, Nov 11, 2023 in forum: Lost foam casting
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    Where to get aluminium

    I use a Milwaukee Portaband saw with a very coarse blade and it does the job easily and safely.
    Post by: garyhlucas, Nov 5, 2023 in forum: Lost PLA casting
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    Where to get aluminium

    I got some Mercedes aluminum. Lady in her Mercedes took out a street light pole. Got 50 lbs of aluminum marked as 356, already smashed into...
    Post by: garyhlucas, Oct 30, 2023 in forum: Lost PLA casting
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    CNC Router Upgrade Parts

    Kelly, Yes the collets are tapered rubber type, no problem with metric. They are both Tormach units, with TTS shanks. However I made an adapter to...
    Post by: garyhlucas, Sep 3, 2023 in forum: Lost foam casting
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    CNC Router Upgrade Parts

    Kelly, I'd be happy to loan you an autoreverse tapping head if you want it. I have two, one does up to 1/4", the other goes to 1/2"
    Post by: garyhlucas, Sep 1, 2023 in forum: Lost foam casting
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    CNC Router Upgrade Parts

    Kelly, A couple of things to think about. I just got done building a 7 axis automated tube lathe on a 6"x10" x 96" steel tube frame. All...
    Post by: garyhlucas, Sep 1, 2023 in forum: Lost foam casting
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    Lost PLA with sand and sodium silicate investment

    Very interesting video! Looks like a really good way to make castings from PLA.
    Post by: garyhlucas, Jul 5, 2023 in forum: Lost PLA casting
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    Intended Experiment With Raw Expandable Polystyrene Beads

    When I was a kid, like 60 years ago, they sold a toy the was aluminum molds with expanding plastic beads. As I recall the mold was installed in a...
    Post by: garyhlucas, Jun 23, 2023 in forum: Lost foam casting
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    CNC Router Upgrade Parts

    I just had a box tube machined for the frame of an automated lathe. It took a CNC machine with 8 feet of travel. It's kind of neat, takes a...
    Post by: garyhlucas, Jun 14, 2023 in forum: Lost foam casting
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    Anyone have tricks for improving surface quality without a dip coat?

    I have a dehumidifier that drys the coating a lot quicker when I hang them in the dry air coming out of it. A box would likely help.
    Post by: garyhlucas, Apr 30, 2023 in forum: Lost foam casting
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    Does anyone have tips for preventing pooled aluminum from sticking to a metal sand bucket?

    Get stainless cook pots. I pour the excess into stainless angles welded together to produce V bars that go right back in the crucible. No stick...
    Post by: garyhlucas, Apr 27, 2023 in forum: Lost foam casting
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    Casting Metal Sources

    I got some Mercedes aluminum, about 50 lbs. A Mercedes went off the road and took out a traffic signal pole. Base was nice clean cast A356...
    Post by: garyhlucas, Mar 5, 2023 in forum: Lost foam casting