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    DIY Wax Fillet Tools (Michaels Mandala Dotting Tools)

    I've been using mine for a couple years just as they came. I just love the smell of burnt plastic. OK, maybe not. I have some of those pegs...
    Post by: Jammer, Mar 25, 2024 in forum: Foundry tools and flasks
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    Cutting up scrap (in this case a pressure cooker)

    I've always liked using a weed burner torch to heat up large pieces of aluminum. Just heat it to hot short temp and whack it with a hammer....
    Post by: Jammer, Feb 11, 2024 in forum: General foundry chat
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    Want to

    I have run in the Dunning and Kruger circles for a long time. Hasn't stopped me from doing something I really wanted to do. The "professionals"...
    Post by: Jammer, Jan 17, 2024 in forum: General foundry chat
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    Want to

    It's not impossible, you have a great start with having a place to put it. 35 pounds is larger than I would try starting out. I would like to do...
    Post by: Jammer, Jan 15, 2024 in forum: General foundry chat
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    Iron Pot Factory

    I think this was recorded last month. They have no thought for safety. I was probably involved in making millions of tons of rebar over 17 years...
    Post by: Jammer, Dec 16, 2023 in forum: General foundry chat
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    Brass printing press part for local madman

    I used to have all sizes of Kelseys, I restored them and sold them for quit a bit of money. The chase size should be fine, they fit kind of loose...
    Post by: Jammer, Dec 16, 2023 in forum: Sand Casting
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    Jim from Ohio

    I'm up near Mansfield. You may want to check out the Map. Alloy Avenue and The Home Foundry Member Map - Google My Maps
    Post by: Jammer, Dec 8, 2023 in forum: New member introductions
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    Crucible / woodz steel : make it using a propane furnace ?

    PBS NOVA 2017 Secrets of the Viking Sword - YouTube This is about the best explanation of a crucible steel that turned up in Viking swords. Ric...
    Post by: Jammer, Dec 8, 2023 in forum: Furnaces and their construction
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    New old new old guy to this casting game...

    Good to see you 4cyl.. I like seeing what others are doing. Haven't been doing much myself. I still have the Silicon I got from you 20+- years ago.
    Post by: Jammer, Dec 7, 2023 in forum: New member introductions
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    Iron Pot Factory

    Can't argue with Stupid. :rolleyes: One of the first things I accomplished after I set up my forge was melting Iron. Unfortunately I was trying...
    Post by: Jammer, Dec 4, 2023 in forum: General foundry chat
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    Iron Pot Factory

    I need to send this on some Blacksmiths I know. They think one whiff of Zinc fumes and you're a dead man.
    Post by: Jammer, Nov 29, 2023 in forum: General foundry chat
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    Happy Thanksgiving!

    Happy Thanksgiving. !! Big game here for Ohio State this Saturday. Go Bucks!!!!
    Post by: Jammer, Nov 23, 2023 in forum: General foundry chat
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    Big Ed

    That's great, he's fortunate to have a friend like you. Great looking marker. Rest In Peace Big Ed
    Post by: Jammer, Nov 17, 2023 in forum: Metal casting projects
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    Bridge buckles needed for leather bags

    Well, I was going to tell him that some Amish in eastern Ohio are casting Brass horse harness fittings. But he hasn't been back here since he...
    Post by: Jammer, Nov 14, 2023 in forum: Request casting service
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    Petrobond Heater

    That's a good idea. I've been using an old stainless steel sink with a weed burner. I wanted to put the torch under the sink but it has a plastic...
    Post by: Jammer, Nov 13, 2023 in forum: Foundry tools and flasks