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 the US. Pete
I’ve bought a couple hundred lbs of it from one of our members (Lou). Although it’s reclaimed material (mostly bolts and washers) I have every...
It’s interesting that the letters were unaffected, also that the edges of the raised areas are well defined and not tapered. My first thought was...
Google this and you'll get all the info you need. "inoculate cast iron with pure silicon" Evidently it's the other stuff in ferrosilicon that...
And thank goodness! As a young* caster (only 61), I'm standing on your shoulders!
I’m not seeing much in the way of draft angle. The less draft you have, the more critical smooth edges become, although smooth edges are always...
Way to go Jeff! My last attempt was similar- just not quite hot enough I guess. Belt buckle doesn't have to go in front! Pete
Lately most of my castings have been flat back plaques. I cast details in the drag along with the runner. Drag is petrobond, cope is greensand...
Looks like bronze residue to me.
No argument from me.
This came to me as a rotating table out of a production facility for assembling, gathering, playing checkers, who knows. The table top was about 5...
I've been lurking on this thread and decided to jump in just now. I'd make you're cleats alot more beefy for a couple of reasons. First because...
I’ve never really had trouble welding bed frame but it’s a great source of ruined drill bits. Pete
Authentic work boots and everything!
You’re right Hacksaw. Anything flying out of the furnace on fire is sketchy. If you’re looking to eliminate your compressor entirely then the...
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