Hi, new guy here from sweden who has never cast anything. My time now goes to trying to figure out how to build an electric furnace. I have the guide from Ben Baker so there is a lot to read now
Welcome to the forum Daniel. There are a few builds here if you search the forum. I'ved used resistive electric furances of my own design for years now. Links are below in my signature. Best, Kelly
Mostly parts for my motorcycle. I’m building it to look like a vintage race bike and need som very custom engine parts.
Nice to see others from Sweden, I'm located outside Jönköping. Not very experienced with casting. Have not built a furnace yet, just a hole in the Ground with charcoal. Another Daniel
Hi Daniel, three years ago I built my own Kanthal furnace. Here videos of the build : https://www.metallab.net/jwplayer/v...hY2UgIDIwMjAgMSBjb25zdHJ1Y3Rpb24ubXA0Ojo6NjAw And test: https://www.metallab.net/jwplayer/v...gMiBUZXN0aW5nIGFuZCBydW5uaW5nLm1wNDo6OjYwMA== I now still use it sometimes beside my propane furnaces. Kanthal wire is the best and most simple type of elements allowing a temperature up till 1200 C and allows melting aluminum, copper, silver and gold alloys. Ferrous alloys (cast iron or steel) are not supported as these require 1500 C which can be attained using propane / air. Electric elements for higher temperatures are Kanthal Super which is well beyond reach for hobbyists.
