Legamin

I use outer most a layer of aluminum oxide fire brick (home cast) then a lining of reflective 1/16th in. galvanized sheet steel, then rock wool saturated in Satanite.  If I’m melting above 3850F I slip in a cladding of old thick (non-friable) asbestos house siding shingles from the 50’s.  Same forge for 35 years!

I shred the cans and compress that into 4”wx2”h discs to slow the smelt.. I also mix 1/2 & 1/2 with old aluminum window and door frames even strips of old school bus body Al.  It creates a tolerable cast with sharp edges and few bubbles. Reduces polishing and filler welds needed after the cast and cleanup.

On ‎1‎/‎7‎/‎2009 at 3:47 PM, Pat Roy said:

I started out with a blower and slide gate for control. I bought too much blower. Although I could control the flow with the slide gate, I could not stand the noise of the blower. First I put a light dimmer on it and it worked but I worried about burning out the motor and replaced it with a proper control. Works fine and now I can hear the music playing.

xxxxx..... I should be hearing MUSIC?!?!  ...xxxx!