Using wooden gaggers as well. [MEDIA]
Some time ago Denis posted about testing the strength of green-sand at home. [MEDIA] In the movie at around 3min. 24 sec. is a test done in the...
I am building a new furnace using refractory brick lining and held in place by a steel sheet-metal cylinder. I have seen some very good lids in...
I have been making these castings for years, but recently I have changed a few things and run into problems. So I used to; Pour metal straight...
I tried to do this but the closest thing I could find was to start a "conversation". However, once I had done that, I couldn't find a button to...
Since watching Old Foundryman on Youtube and gleaning good advice from this forum I have changed my method of pouring, gating and come to...
This is a hearth question not a furnace one. I have a bag of coke that was given to me decades ago. Today I tried igniting it in the hearth...
Some ripping footage of a 4 ton pour. The team-work amongst moulders is always a joy to watch. [MEDIA]
I have been given four of these for casting, but I have no idea about issues with the chromium. What will happen when it melts? Is it safe to do...
[MEDIA] Cheers Charlie
"The gap between the top of the crucible and the furnace lid should have approximately the same area as the vent hole for maximum efficiency."...
Some useful shots of pattern-making and core-box making in this film, as well as being enjoyable to watch. [MEDIA]
For those of us who cast aluminium, especially people new to the practice watch this, [MEDIA] Cheers Charlie
I have made simple core-boxes either by, turning parts on a lathe and gluing the cylinders together, or by carefully sawing an old casting along...
I have been fooling around with this part for a year or more now, when I get some spare time, but it has been good for my brain to arrive at a...
My sister is restoring a house built in the 1860's and she has been looking for and finding old bric-a-brac for it. I thought I might be able to...
I had a problem last year with the sand falling out of a 1/8" thick steel moulding box; one of those irritating things where the mould works...
There is a danger here, of telling Granma how to suck-eggs, but in case anyone hasn't heard of this recipe, it works very well. Ingredients...
Hello everyone, After researching on this forum rather thoroughly, I have some questions, as I am still learning about this method. This morning...
Can anyone provide a link please? I forgot to book-mark it, Cheers Charlie
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