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| rschilp:
--- Quote from: awemawson on July 14, 2013, 04:04:31 AM ---So we know that you are 5000 miles from where you were, but where are you now? Your profile still says Texas ! --- End quote --- Haven't updated my profile yet, I just moved back to the Netherlands a few weeks ago |
| NeoTech:
Johwinters dont ship to sweden either did the let me know, i have mailed Artisan Foundry now and asked them as well, thanks for tip. =) |
| S. Heslop:
In the UK there are a couple stores selling crucibles through ebay. Might be the same for Sweden. |
| NeoTech:
Sad to say but casting in aluminium is not a common knowledge in Sweden, its considered hazardous and left to professionals or third world countries. |
| vtsteam:
If you're going to cast in aluminum, NeoTech, you really don't need special crucibles, or other high priced items from Budget Casting Supply. Aluminum can be melted in any reasonably durable steel or iron container of 3 or 4 inches in diameter. If you want to avoid any metal contamination from iron, just line it with sand/clay mix -- like an iron pouring ladle is lined. Additives, fluxes, etc, are not nearly as good as simply using clean aluminum, and covering the melt with a little charcoal, and not stirring it. Just skim the dross and pour. Well, also important is to use cast aluminum scrap instead of extruded, if you want best results. Aluminum can be melted over just about any kind of fire or fuel. In fact I'm thinking about building a wood fired aluminum melter. |
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