Found Dreaming

I used Limestone from the driveway in the assumtion that is makes the slag fluid and reduces the acidity so it's not so hard on the crucible. We use it in the Electric Arc furnace at work for Steel, along with anthracite coal as a cover. One of my jobs is to test the slag for acidity and for the lev...

Yes, dedicate a crucible for Iron. It won't be much good for anything else. A little charcoal cover, some Limestone(dry) for flux and a little FeSi, if you can find some, to help with fluidity. Or, just use thin castings in the melt, they should be pretty high Silicon.

Nothing to Fear, but Fear it's self!

That sounds OK, and making it a sticky would help. I was just trying to think of a way to just have links and a description without looking through several pages of posts.

Harry, how about a links thread that would be locked and links added by you with a small description of what's there? Maybe like the gallery section with a sub-thread for suggested links. Other shops and info sites, where to buy parts or supplies (including yours) :D . Good You-tube videos or albums...

Welcome aboard, Sounds like you'll fit in just fine.

I believe that was talking about the sandstone for the structure. I was curious about where the Firebrick came from. I know there is a Magnasite mine in southern Ohio and one in York Pa. I don't know if these were used back in the 1800's. They brought masons from Italy to built the original furnace ...

Does the monogram on the rebar say 19 ... 5? That would be a grade 75 #6 rebar, pretty strong stuff. Can't imagine it was very easy to weld.

The tools look great, might get heavy at the end of the day.

That Bob is sneaky. But, I guess he could have stayed ANONamous.

The wax has a lot of flash but it's easy to trim off. I'm hoping I can bring back some of the detail of the face, maybe even a self portrait.

Hi Oldsalt, Welcome aboard!! 8-) I sent mine on to someone, I don't remember who... Maybe Nudge?? I cast about 6 of them, most weren't very good. I also made a Poly mold to use for wax patterns. http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x310/Jammer_55/Foundry%20Buckle/IMG_1074.jpg http://i183.photobucket.c...