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Posted: 1/13/2015 10:37:32 PM EDT
What could possibly go wrong? 
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Posted: 1/13/2015 10:45:14 PM EDT
[#1]
That's pretty cool.
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Posted: 1/13/2015 10:45:37 PM EDT
[#2]
Do it. Really.
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Posted: 1/13/2015 10:47:30 PM EDT
[#3]
Get to work!
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Posted: 1/13/2015 10:49:00 PM EDT
[#4]
There's an episode of James May's Man Lab where they build one. Looks kinda fun.
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Posted: 1/13/2015 10:49:04 PM EDT
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Posted: 1/13/2015 10:50:04 PM EDT
[#6]
Nice father son project OP! Be very careful and wear proper PPE, molten metal is not something to fuck around with and doesn't play well with water, especially molten steel.
<-- Engineer at a steel foundry
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Posted: 1/13/2015 10:51:51 PM EDT
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Nice father son project OP! Be very careful and wear proper PPE, molten metal is not something to fuck around with and doesn't play well with water, especially molten steel. <-- Engineer at a steel foundry What sort of PPE would you recommend....say, like for a foundry newb? ETA: Does that design look safe to you? |
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Posted: 1/13/2015 10:52:06 PM EDT
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Posted: 1/13/2015 10:52:19 PM EDT
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Posted: 1/13/2015 10:52:48 PM EDT
[#10]
I see your mini metal foundry and raise you a soup can forge. |
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Posted: 1/13/2015 10:54:03 PM EDT
[#11]
Invest in quality protective gear for the both of you, and don't forget to post pics!
Eta- I would recommend at minimumleather boots, full leather welding gloves, leather apron and sleeves, safety glasses and a face shield. |
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Posted: 1/13/2015 10:54:15 PM EDT
[#12]
video no workee...
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Posted: 1/13/2015 10:55:38 PM EDT
[#13]
ost
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Posted: 1/13/2015 10:56:19 PM EDT
[#14]
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video no workee... Works for me. |
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Posted: 1/13/2015 10:58:23 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: What sort of PPE would you recommend....say, like for a foundry newb? ETA: Does that design look safe to you? Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Nice father son project OP! Be very careful and wear proper PPE, molten metal is not something to fuck around with and doesn't play well with water, especially molten steel. <-- Engineer at a steel foundry What sort of PPE would you recommend....say, like for a foundry newb? ETA: Does that design look safe to you? The design looks good. Only thing I would change is using an actual crucible vs the fire extinguisher bottom. they can be found online or eBay pretty cheaply. |
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Posted: 1/13/2015 10:58:45 PM EDT
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Posted: 1/13/2015 10:59:57 PM EDT
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At minimum 100% cotton clothes, leather gloves and shoes/boots and safety glasses. A fire resistant jacket (green jacket) and a full face shield with welding gloves would be better. Should be able to pick them up anywhere that sells welding supplies. The design looks good. Only thing I would change is using an actual crucible vs the fire extinguisher bottom. they can be found online or eBay pretty cheaply. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Nice father son project OP! Be very careful and wear proper PPE, molten metal is not something to fuck around with and doesn't play well with water, especially molten steel. <-- Engineer at a steel foundry What sort of PPE would you recommend....say, like for a foundry newb? ETA: Does that design look safe to you? The design looks good. Only thing I would change is using an actual crucible vs the fire extinguisher bottom. they can be found online or eBay pretty cheaply. Any recommendations? |
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Posted: 1/13/2015 11:00:22 PM EDT
[#18]
At least he wants to do something cool like that than plastered to his phone or xbox/playstation.
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Posted: 1/13/2015 11:03:04 PM EDT
[#19]
My 14 year old son...
I love how that's an excuse. My 4 year old needed a quad copter for Christmas for her gross motor skills. 
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Posted: 1/13/2015 11:03:13 PM EDT
[#20]
So, you put the crucible in and add the charcoal around it, light and blow into pvc for more heat?
Would this crucible be ok for lead bullet casting? Txl |
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Posted: 1/13/2015 11:03:14 PM EDT
[#21]
Is he really picking up that hacksaw crucible with a set of salad tongs?
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Posted: 1/13/2015 11:04:56 PM EDT
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Ive been saving my cans for a month or so. I'm going to do this with the kids in the spring
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Posted: 1/13/2015 11:06:05 PM EDT
[#23]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Any recommendations? Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: The design looks good. Only thing I would change is using an actual crucible vs the fire extinguisher bottom. they can be found online or eBay pretty cheaply. Any recommendations? Phone is not wanting to hotlink tonight.
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Posted: 1/13/2015 11:06:22 PM EDT
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Is he really picking up that hacksaw crucible with a set of salad tongs? Yeah, he is. 
I saw that too. |
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Posted: 1/13/2015 11:06:56 PM EDT
[#25]
Quote HistoryQuoted: So, you put the crucible in and add the charcoal around it, light and blow into pvc for more heat? Would this crucible be ok for lead bullet casting? Txl |
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Posted: 1/13/2015 11:07:44 PM EDT
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My 14 year old son... I love how that's an excuse. My 4 year old needed a quad copter for Christmas for her gross motor skills. He actually did ask to do it. I asked him what he wanted to do with molten aluminum. He hadn't really gotten to that part of the thought process yet. Basically, he's a teenager and it's fire. So.... |
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Posted: 1/13/2015 11:07:58 PM EDT
[#27]
That's awesome!
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Posted: 1/13/2015 11:08:27 PM EDT
[#28]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Yeah, he is. I saw that too. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Is he really picking up that hacksaw crucible with a set of salad tongs? Yeah, he is. I saw that too. |
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Posted: 1/13/2015 11:08:38 PM EDT
[#29]
DIY 20% lowers?
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Posted: 1/13/2015 11:09:13 PM EDT
[#30]
Cast jewelry or small parts.
Remember splash apron, gloves and face shield for both of you. |
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Posted: 1/13/2015 11:09:14 PM EDT
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http://www.budgetcastingsupply.com/mobile/Product.aspx?ProductCode=5002 Phone is not wanting to hotlink tonight. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Quoted: The design looks good. Only thing I would change is using an actual crucible vs the fire extinguisher bottom. they can be found online or eBay pretty cheaply. Any recommendations? Phone is not wanting to hotlink tonight. Any preference? 
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Posted: 1/13/2015 11:10:20 PM EDT
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My 14 year old son... I love how that's an excuse. My 4 year old needed a quad copter for Christmas for her gross motor skills. Sweet, mine needs a Cherokee to lift and wheel |
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Posted: 1/13/2015 11:12:39 PM EDT
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He actually did ask to do it. I asked him what he wanted to do with molten aluminum. He hadn't really gotten to that part of the thought process yet. Basically, he's a teenager and it's fire. So.... Quote HistoryQuoted:
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My 14 year old son... I love how that's an excuse. My 4 year old needed a quad copter for Christmas for her gross motor skills. He actually did ask to do it. I asked him what he wanted to do with molten aluminum. He hadn't really gotten to that part of the thought process yet. Basically, he's a teenager and it's fire. So.... Make some castings of fire ant mounds. 
Fire Ant Aluminum Castings - You Tube |
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Posted: 1/13/2015 11:14:45 PM EDT
[#34]
Quote HistoryQuote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: The design looks good. Only thing I would change is using an actual crucible vs the fire extinguisher bottom. they can be found online or eBay pretty cheaply. Any recommendations? Phone is not wanting to hotlink tonight. Any preference? http://cdn3.volusion.com/wftqr.paqko/v/vspfiles/photos/5002-2.jpg |
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Posted: 1/13/2015 11:16:04 PM EDT
[#35]
Good for you. I say get that project going.
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Posted: 1/13/2015 11:17:18 PM EDT
[#36]
http://www.backyardmetalcasting.com/ has a bunch of information about this sort of thing. Waste oil burners, furnaces, crucibles, aluminum, bronze, iron casting, etc.
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Posted: 1/13/2015 11:17:23 PM EDT
[#37]
That will impress the band girls.
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Posted: 1/13/2015 11:17:27 PM EDT
[#38]
Look around for ideas on simple things to cast. Lost wax or lost foam can be done pretty easily with simple materials and turn out well.
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Posted: 1/13/2015 11:17:57 PM EDT
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The smallest "A" shape clay graphite one. Follow the instructions to temper it! They are kind of like a beer bottle, can take quite a bit of abuse until you hit them just the right way... Great. Thanks for the help. All I need to do now is not let Mrs Reno figure out that this could be dangerous.
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Posted: 1/13/2015 11:19:44 PM EDT
[#40]
That is very cool.
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Posted: 1/13/2015 11:21:17 PM EDT
[#41]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Great. Thanks for the help. All I need to do now is not let Mrs Reno figure out that this could be dangerous. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: The smallest "A" shape clay graphite one. Follow the instructions to temper it! They are kind of like a beer bottle, can take quite a bit of abuse until you hit them just the right way... Great. Thanks for the help. All I need to do now is not let Mrs Reno figure out that this could be dangerous.  |
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Posted: 1/13/2015 11:24:00 PM EDT
[#42]
That is awesome. Keep us updated.
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Posted: 1/13/2015 11:25:24 PM EDT
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Careful with aluminum casting. When it hits skin, it sticks. Also, remember that hot, just-solidified aluminum and cold aluminum look exactly the same, as opposed to steel that will glow. When dealing with casting, don't walk on or touch ANY aluminum until you've carefully verified that it is cold.
That said, it IS fun, as long as you are careful. 
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Posted: 1/13/2015 11:26:57 PM EDT
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That is awesome. Keep us updated. 
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Posted: 1/13/2015 11:27:30 PM EDT
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I would totally make one of those and cast things if I had a proper yard.
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Posted: 1/13/2015 11:30:27 PM EDT
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He actually did ask to do it. I asked him what he wanted to do with molten aluminum. He hadn't really gotten to that part of the thought process yet. Basically, he's a teenager and it's fire. So.... Quote HistoryQuoted:
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My 14 year old son... I love how that's an excuse. My 4 year old needed a quad copter for Christmas for her gross motor skills. He actually did ask to do it. I asked him what he wanted to do with molten aluminum. He hadn't really gotten to that part of the thought process yet. Basically, he's a teenager and it's fire. So.... Cast AR15 receivers? |
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Posted: 1/13/2015 11:31:03 PM EDT
[#47]
I'm interested in this too! Any ideas of what to cast?
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Posted: 1/13/2015 11:33:23 PM EDT
[#48]
Looks like a good way to accidently burn your dick off.
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Posted: 1/13/2015 11:34:42 PM EDT
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I'm interested in this too! Any ideas of what to cast? So far he just wants to melt down aluminum and pour it into cupcake pans. So - I guess we'll have aluminum cupcakes. |
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Posted: 1/13/2015 11:34:44 PM EDT
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Step one build foundry
Step two steal Forrest Gump wax figure from museum Step three lost wax casting of tom hanks Step 4 army of aluminum Forrest Gumps Step five ??? Profit. |
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