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| Meldonmech:
:update: Making the Castings A new crucible had to be made, capacity around 2 litres. This led to the furnace having to be increased in size by 4 inches. When I tried the main bracket pattern in my largest flask it was too small. I made a new flask and all went well until I tried to lift it, and realized I had completely under estimated the weight of the damp sand. The flask had used two 25kg sacks of sand. I had to get my other half to help lift ,and carry it to the pouring position. Having only melted a max. of 1L of aluminium in the past, it took nearly twice as long to melt 2L. I provided one runner and two risers in the mould, note the positions on the casting, since there was no shrinkage on the casting. I made sure the melt was on the hot side before pouring. The casting is not perfect, but I am well pleased with the results at my first attempts at a casting of this size. I think it will clean up nicely, it weighs in at 5.5 lbs. Cheers David |
| Rob.Wilson:
:clap: :clap: :clap: well done David Looks a good sound casting :thumbup: ,looking forward to seeing it machined up . Rob |
| Pete.:
I'd be pleased with that! |
| doubleboost:
Great job with the casting I made a extension piece for mu furnace as well :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: It looks to be a good casting John |
| Meldonmech:
Hi Guys, Thanks for all your comments and interest, seems like we have a little casting club. First time I have been able to get outside and do any casting this year. Cheers David |
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