Hello from Shiner, Texas
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Hello from Shiner, Texas
Hi everyone. I'm here to learn. As my username suggests, I am in the antique Aircraft restoration business and often I need one off or certain unobtainable parts cast. I have read several books (building a charcoal foundry, complete guide to sand casting, etc) building the foundry now, then beginning to experiment before doing anything of importance. Any suggestions appreciated, thanks in advance. Jim
Re: Hello from Shiner, Texas
Hi Shiner, not to sure about home cast parts on an antique airplane but its as good a place to start as any, let me be the first to say that photos are almost a requirement hard to tell what someones talking about if you can't see the part or problem.
if your just starting out I would build the furnace big enough that you could stick an A10 crucible in it.
you ever get up towards OKC give me a shout, I'll buy you a cut of coffee
welcome to the forum.
DAllen
if your just starting out I would build the furnace big enough that you could stick an A10 crucible in it.
you ever get up towards OKC give me a shout, I'll buy you a cut of coffee
welcome to the forum.
DAllen
David and Charlie aka the shop monster
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Re: Hello from Shiner, Texas
Welcome aboard Jim. I got into melting to make parts for antique printing presses. Just about any hobby can benefit from some metal casting. Plus, it's a lot of fun to do.
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