Sunday, September 05, 2010

Metalcasting Projects

Here are my Metal Casting projects

Homemade Propane Burner

Wednesday, 20 May 2009 00:00 Last Updated on Friday, 03 September 2010 20:20 Written by Jamie

In my quest to melt aluminum, I have decided to build my own propane torch for my furnace.

Aluminum Foundry

Tuesday, 19 May 2009 00:00 Last Updated on Friday, 03 September 2010 20:21 Written by Jamie

In the building of my two CNC machines I have come to realize that to make my own aluminum parts would be really really helpful. So... I am starting my own homemade aluminum foundry :)

Lost Foam Video

Sunday, 17 May 2009 00:00 Last Updated on Wednesday, 02 September 2009 11:02 Written by Jamie

Here's a video that I made that covers the lost foam casting process from cutting the foamy with a CNC machine to pouring the molten aluminum to finishing the part with a fly cutter! Check it out!

Metal Casting Failings

Thursday, 14 May 2009 00:00 Last Updated on Wednesday, 20 May 2009 12:11 Written by Jamie

Not everything goes according to plan! Here are a few examples of that rule...

Sandcasting Info

Friday, 01 May 2009 00:00 Written by Jamie

Some really good information about sand casting and metal casting!

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Disclaimer

Some of the things shown on this site are very dangerous and should not be attempted unless you know all of the risks involved. To add, I don't always take the necessary precautions that I should, so just because you see me do something, does not mean it's safe, and I'm suggesting that you DO NOT attempt these things unless you do your due dilligence research and know all of the potential risks.