Found Dreaming

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

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

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.