Hi Kelly, Bonz, Thanks so much for the posts and replies, Sorry for not posting for a couple of days, I was busy doing more tests and I have good...
Hi All, I don't use a crucible. I was relying on workers to operate the furnace but after I found so much defects, I decided to get involved....
I will do that, Thanks Bonz. I am using repeated remelt of car engines stock. About the furnace and blower, I will turn down the gas so that it...
Hi All, Here is a video of us machining through the part to see where the airpockets are. I am suspecting this is the super glue floating around...
Hi Kelly, Thanks so much for the long explanation. I'm really trying to hang in there. Experiments and Tests These experiments were made on...
Hi Kelly, need your help please. I'm having trouble with this. [MEDIA] Thanks, Tarek
No, I had not made it yet. The soothe length is 8". Here are the videos of those pours. The pouring height was too high, I think that might have...
Thanks Kelly, I have some updates and some additional problems that I would love your help in addressing. I tried adding vacuum to the pour and...
So I improved the vacuum in the barrel and made it like yours Kelly and added a screen on the bottom of the barrel to create a space for the...
Of course I saw your video about the saucer cup and spoon. That was incredible, unbelievable! So, I didn't finish the vibrating platform yet, I...
I am going to trying to organize the tasks with the help I have on hand. I am will start working on making a vibrating platform, right now we...
Thanks Kelly for the long explanation. Love the discussion. Thanks. I think I have to prioritize solving the most obvious defects first that I am...
Hi Kelly, thanks so much for your help, your advice is spot on. The results are getting better fast. Some more updates. Here is a video showing...
Noted, Thanks Kelly. Here is an update on the 3 types of castings that we did over the past couple of days [MEDIA] Here is my furnace setup,...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] Attached is a picture of the salt I use.
Hi Kelly, I'm using candle wax and heating it in warm/hot water so that it does not damage the foam for sure. I did notice more fire coming from...
Thanks Kelly and Tops, So finally got a double success, temporarily.... First, I cast one in lost foam with a generous coat of drywall compound...
Happy New Year all, hope you are having a great new year. Here is an update of the pour and the result. I lengthened the sprue, it is 8" and...
Thanks Kelly for the long suggestions I will follow them and read the full post. I will post updated videos soon. Thanks again, Tarek
Here is another video of some the sand caving in from the top again. I thought it was the pressure of the metal from the height of the pour so I...
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