We were only at 2100F / 1148 C according to the pyrometer. We played with the dross/unmelted top layer in the furnace under power but our tools...
I am glad there is still hope for mine! :) Daryl has melted brass in that furnace/crucible combination so I am hoping we can turn it up to "11"...
My project's vent is 4"(102mm) burner tube is 2+1/4" ID ( 58mm). We were not using that/my furnace, I was working with Daryl @Uglydog and the gang...
Thanks Mark. Here is the one in use: [ATTACH]
A casting with a boat on it... both my hobbies at the same time...be still my beating heart! I salute you and your perseverance.
Thanks Mark. We did not preheat before skimming. Regulator is a cutting torch type (two gauges and large metal valve). Gas output in the burner...
Thanks Mark! some more details below, they seem to line up with low temp and low combustion volume. -no ongoing pale blue/greens flames, crucible...
Hello Everyone, I went to pour some knick-knacks from various bronze plates, bars, screws mostly reclaimed from boats (my other hobby) and had 5...
Thanks Kelly, we appreciate the information. Rainy weather is pushing the casting date into the future.
We are going to wait on coating until tomorrow, so still very open to ideas. I had not considered shrink defects.
Thanks Mark, we had not considered that. We have some cast iron brake parts at our disposal for weights.
Working on a project with @Uglydog, 2.25" diameter x 3/4" bore x 11.25" to be lost foam cast in Alu. Parts to be turned down and threaded before...
Was the plate used previously? Looks like some nice oarlocks! Off the cuff, I'd probably take half of each gate and move it to cope and the...
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