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Oil fired crucible furnace
awemawson:
Well done Steve, it looks as though you've cracked this process and are getting consistent results. It must be very satisfying
tom osselton:
I'm glad to see it all coming together, can't wait to try but the basics first (alum / brass).
vtsteam:
Thanks Neo, Andrew, Tom!!
Just realized I forgot to black the top of the mold, and that's why the sand cast looks rougher above. Did the bottom though. So much to remember each time.
Tom how close are you to your first melt?
It's really memorable when you do. Pretty amazing when you put the crucible back in the furnace with everything shut down and quiet, the mold filled, and you take off mask and gloves, and realize, "I just poured metal!"
Then the looooooong wait until it cools. One hour seems like ten.
tom osselton:
I am day's away I had to pick up some more of the fiber blanket so now just have to give it a zircon coating on the inside then it will be ready. With the blower I am going to shim it 1/8 inch to center it better in the housing I have tryed the blower with a dimmer switch so that controls the blast good lastly I will makeshift a mount to hold it in position till a final frame is made.
Tom
Note to self pick up sand :D
vtsteam:
Tom, would you consider documenting your build in a thread with photos? I and I'm sure others would enjoy seeing it.
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