T4G0R Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 Hello everyone! I am new to this forums so welcome everyone! Anyway I need help with smelting aluminium. I have a blowtorch like this: link removed by moderator And I want to smelt aluminium with it. I tried using lighter gas but they werent hot enough. What could I use to smelt aluminium with this one? If not by blowtorch, then what would you recommend me to do? (The cheapest option). By the way I am going to smelt aluminium cans and other aluminium junk. Thanks everyone for help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ausfire Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 I think you mean melt aluminium. Get yourself a crucible and heat it in the forge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mutant Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 That's not going to cut it. If you're just starting out, try using charcoal and a hairdryer. You can use a tin can or better yet, a stainless steel container as a crucible for your first few tries. You'll only get a couple of melts in before they fail but least you'll get some experience with little cost. Also, do as much research as you can. Use protective gear and common sense. It's a fun hobby but you need to be careful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 Yes smelting is taking ore and making metal from it. Melting is taking metal and melting it, You can't smelt aluminum with a torch as it's an expensive complicated electrochemical process. Have you looked over at alloyavenue.com a series of forums that used to be called backyardmetalcasting.com ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Sells Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 no clue about this kid, he has not returned after starting this post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 perhaps he went over to the casting forums as suggested? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 Maybe he modeled his foundry on a Youtube video and is in the intensive care burn section? Could be he's just really busy. I think I'll assume the latter. Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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