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Powder Keg:
I'm thinking of making a bronze bell for my Penny Farthing that will kind of fit the antique theme that I have going. This little project will let me do a couple things that I have wanted to do. Mainly cast a bell. For some reason I have always wanted to do that? This way I will have a use for it. I will get some more experience in pattern making.  And hopefully have a useful device when done.

Doing some research on such things, I found a couple that I like. Here are some pictures I found on a German site.







I plan on making it an ornate bell. Like this pattern with out the letters.



I think I'll start gluing up some wood for a pattern tomorrow.

So, I'm thinking about casting the bell with the ornate side down and poring through a sprew in the center. Kind of like an upside down umbrella. That should work, Right?

Later, Wes

Powder Keg:
After doing a little research, I noticed that most bells are cast right side up. I'm thinking so that the liquid metal doesn't "wash" away the sand? Thoughts?

Brass_Machine:
Want to see this done. I don't cast, so I can't help... Maybe Rob can?

Eric

sbwhart:
Thats an interesting bell set up Wes I take it the tyre bobbles activate the bell when the little wheel is moved into contact.

Thats a nice lap as well will that be next  :proj:

Stew

Rob.Wilson:
Hi Wes


Never cast a bell myself ,,,, so i am interested to see how this works out  :thumbup:

I would go for this way
 

This way has problems


Rob

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