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by Mike_C
Sun Sep 04, 2011 4:04 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Learning in Southern Illinois
Replies: 10
Views: 8145

Re: Learning in Southern Illinois

I am finding that I have a lot of new ideas after reading through some of the posts. LOL, I guess I am a little on the opposite end of the spectrum. I tend to give it a try whether or not I think it may fail. Especially something like this that really doesn't cost that much if it does fail. I've tri...
by Mike_C
Sun Aug 28, 2011 4:17 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Learning in Southern Illinois
Replies: 10
Views: 8145

Re: Learning in Southern Illinois

Nudge, thanks for the welcome. I do plan on posting some pictures. As I said, I certainly am NOT an expert so everything is not perfect but I'm trying to learn and I'm getting a little better as I go along.
by Mike_C
Sat Aug 27, 2011 6:31 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Learning in Southern Illinois
Replies: 10
Views: 8145

Re: Learning in Southern Illinois

Thanks Heimo. I'm already leaning from this forum. Glad I ran across it today.
by Mike_C
Sat Aug 27, 2011 4:40 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Learning in Southern Illinois
Replies: 10
Views: 8145

Learning in Southern Illinois

Hi. I am relatively new to casting. Got started less than a year ago. I've been working on my Gingery lathe for a while now and have made quite a bit of progress. Just poured the head stock last week(for the third time because of shrink cavities). This process and the metallurgy involved is incredib...