Smelting, Melting, Foundry, and Casting

362 topics in this forum

1. Melting points of Metals and Alloys

   By Glenn, October 3, 2018
   • 11 replies
   • 5,929 views
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   • Hans Richter
   • June 3

3. Overview of metal casting for beginners 1 2

   By dan_m, December 15, 2011
   • 25 replies
   • 256,294 views
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   • mangaliron
   • September 28, 2017

4. Looking for critiques/tips/tricks on my first foundry! 1 2

   By Madam Waffles, June 24   

   • foundry
   • propane
   • (and 1 more)

     Tagged with:

     • foundry
     • propane
     • forced air burners
   • 40 replies
   • 790 views
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   • ThomasPowers
   • July 6

5. First attempt at making crucible steel

   By Andrew Golabek, June 2, 2019
   • 12 replies
   • 1,323 views
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   • Andrew Golabek
   • July 2

6. Miniature Arc Furnace for Melting any metal 1 2 3

   By CGun, June 2   

   • computer controlled
   • casting
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     • computer controlled
     • casting
     • arc furnace
   • 57 replies
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   • CGun
   • June 25

7. Propane forge melting copper 1 2

   By Moss, February 23, 2019
   • 49 replies
   • 4,203 views
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   • Frosty
   • June 20

8. First Crucible Steel Run, and Forging. 1 2

   By DanielC, November 11, 2017
   • 39 replies
   • 6,269 views
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   • Omnislug
   • June 19

9. ingot sticking to mold

   By Forger29, June 19
   • 3 replies
   • 89 views
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   • Frosty
   • June 19

10. Crucible steels with propane burner/foundry build

    By NickPorter, June 9   

    • propane
    • forced air
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      • propane
      • forced air
      • foundry
      • crucible
    • 11 replies
    • 316 views
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    • ThomasPowers
    • June 16

11. Brittle metal?

    By Leslor3, June 8
    • 7 replies
    • 199 views
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    • ThomasPowers
    • June 8

12. aluminum casting.

    By Dogsoldat, May 12
    • 6 replies
    • 353 views
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    • Frosty
    • June 8

13. Casting forge

    By Legamin, June 7
    • 3 replies
    • 123 views
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    • Frosty
    • June 7

14. Oxygen Decarburizing

    By CGun, June 3
    • 7 replies
    • 182 views
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    • ThomasPowers
    • June 4

15. Kiln design with a 3D printer

    By Mantis, May 19
    • 4 replies
    • 370 views
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    • ThomasPowers
    • May 20

16. harbor freight grass burner... mods?

    By joe123, April 26, 2019
    • 6 replies
    • 1,237 views
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    • Cruciablechris
    • April 19

17. Foundry sample crucible help needed

    By Sling-it, October 4, 2016
    • 9 replies
    • 1,105 views
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    • Ingots and Slingots
    • April 2

18. diy cast iron anvil?

    By molten, March 9
    • 20 replies
    • 766 views
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    • Frosty
    • April 2

19. New foundry setup

    By Jonah k, February 8
    • 4 replies
    • 559 views
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    • Jonah k
    • March 22

20. Valid material?

    By CtG, February 27
    • 1 reply
    • 369 views
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    • ThomasPowers
    • February 27

21. Thinking of starting, hints, tips, and tricks?

    By Anytimedude00, February 24
    • 4 replies
    • 326 views
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    • Irondragon Forge & Clay
    • February 24

22. K23 Bricks for Bronze?

    By Art Student, February 14
    • 10 replies
    • 457 views
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    • Phil K.
    • February 20

23. Basher on History Channel

    By Steve Sells, July 1, 2019
    • 2 replies
    • 634 views
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    • jlpservicesinc
    • February 14

24. Bog iron tips and tricks

    By Justin Topp, January 31
    • 8 replies
    • 565 views
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    • Stash
    • February 1

25. I’m ready for serious casting? 1 2 3 4

    By Hans Richter, October 28, 2017   

    • bronze casting
    • 88 replies
    • 7,984 views
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    • Hans Richter
    • January 28

26. I finally made something

    By HeinrichsFit, January 19   

    • aluminum casting
    • sand castings
    • (and 2 more)

      Tagged with:

      • aluminum casting
      • sand castings
      • sand casting
      • greensand
    • 4 replies
    • 586 views
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    • Steve Shimanek
    • January 21