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Hey all. Not sure if this IS possible, but I don't see why not. I want to get into doing a bit of aluminum casting, but not enough to make the investment into making a full foundry. My question is... can I use my propane forge that I use for blacksmithing for a foundry as well? Its two old propane cylinders spliced together, and lined with a thermal fabric and itc-100. I do realise that I would need to place the cylinder on its side and fashion a cover/stand for the end, I just don't want to damage my linings trying this out. Has anyone tried this? Thanks in advance gents!
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It is around 100lbs. So the 10 makes sense, wonder what the 46 represents. Thanks for the reply Thomas!
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Hey Jim, I am from Winnipeg. I am just starting out in blacksmithing. Thought I would say hi.
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I have located a decent anvil (appearancewise), but wanna fin out what the numbers represent. It's a Vulcan anvil with a 10 and a 46 on either side. Definately not weights, but that's as far as I can get... Anyone have info?
Use a (blacksmith) propane forge for Aluminum casting?
in Smelting, Melting, Foundry, and Casting
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Wow, thanks for all the responses guys! A friend of mine in my city has also given me similar warnings and advice. I think that I am going to just bite the bullet and build an actual aluminum foundry with his help. Sounds like you can make one for fairly cheap. I do need to do a lot more researching on this matter though, and buy some safer gear to do it with. Thanks again, I will keep you posted!