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casting question
dieselboy:
Hi
I am making a mini landrover (series 3) for my 5 year old (or is that 5 year young) son
I have a rolling 2 wheel drive chassis from a 1970's batricar that I want to convert to 4 wheel drive :bugeye:
by modifying the front steering hubs.(see pic)
At the moment there are stub axles running in bearings but i want to make a couple of castings for the bearings to run in
but with small cv joints instead of the stub axle assembly also with some kind of swivel to the top and bottom of the castings
for steering
Ive read some books on the basics of casting and think it would be a brilliant thing to be able to do in the future
but at the moment I only need 2 casting to be done so it probably not worth the expense,
I live in Potters bar south herts
is there anyone on here thats near to Potters bar who does casting who could possibly do some casting for me ( in exchange of some beer tokens :beer:)
also that I can learn from and get advice from (regarding setting up my own casting furnace)
Many thanks
Malcs :wave:
Gadget:
Hi Malcs,
I'm a bit too far to offer to make your castings but have been casting aluminum for years. I will be happy to assist you with your learning process if you need help.
Dan
dieselboy:
--- Quote from: Gadget on March 30, 2011, 08:42:09 AM ---Hi Malcs,
I'm a bit too far to offer to make your castings but have been casting aluminum for years. I will be happy to assist you with your learning process if you need help.
Dan
--- End quote ---
thank you for your offer
it is mainly aluminium / alloys im thinking of using in the front steering assemblys as it shouldnt
be under too much stress as the finished car wont go faster than 4mph
you are a bit far away but i would like to ask a few questions
how easy is it to get a propane burner to reach high enough temperatures to melt aluminium alloys
is your furnace home made, if so it it easy to build
does the furnace make a lot of noise (my neighbours have a baby!!)
many thanks
malcs
techno ludite:
Hi Malcs
Take a look at myfordboys channel on utube http://www.youtube.com/user/myfordboy and backyard metal casting.com http://www.backyardmetalcasting.com/, imo myfordboy' videos are well done and he has put a lot of thought into what he wants to convey to the viewer ( if you get what I'm trying to say ).
Good luck and stay safe if you go ahead with home casting.
TL
Rob.Wilson:
Hi Malcs
Sadly i am also to far way to be of any help :doh:
It is fairly easy to melt ally with a propane touch if large enough :dremel:
Rob
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