Hi Gadget, I just wanted to say what a great job you're doing, I bought the books as they came out, but was in the military living on base at the time, so I just tried a bit of sand casting of an ash tray and a couple other odds and ends, just for the experience, and never did make any of the machines. I have those books memorized as they are chock full of wisdom and experience, and I've learned a lot from them, even without building the machines. I am greatly admiring your workmanship, and it is a pleasure to watch this mill go together so well and at a continual pace. I expect you will end up with a fine machine based on the quality of workmanship. Thanks much for the thread, and most of all, for the videos, I've known of lost foam casting for a while, but never saw it used until now. Great video. I hope to have a furnace together and be casting this winter, largely based on the motivation you and others have provided on this site.

mad jack