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Posted: 2/12/2024 9:17:19 PM EDT
I’m trying to take a chamber cast starting from a half-pound ingot. Is there a preferred way to break/cut/melt off a small chunk to start with? All the videos I have seen already started with a small chunk.

Thought about using a Dremel or hacksaw, but given that it has toxic heavy metals in it, spreading cuttings all over the place doesn’t seem like a great idea. I also don’t want abrasive chunks from a cutting disc to get mixed into the Cerrosafe.

Not sure how strong it is and whether a piece could be broke off somehow with a hammer and/or chisel.

Also thought about just melting the whole ingot and just scooping out what I need.

Also considered using a torch to cut off a piece, but I’m afraid I’d exceed the temp and cause the alloy to separate.

Any suggestions?
Link Posted: 2/13/2024 4:51:37 AM EDT
[#1]
No do not cut it, melt the entire ingot and use what you need and pour the rest back into your fav ingot mold.
Link Posted: 2/13/2024 2:10:42 PM EDT
[#2]
Thanks, that probably is the best idea. I may have an old pot I can use somewhere.
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