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| Mueller |
 Mar 20 2006, 09:56 AM
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The burner is finished, I got the plans from http://www.backyardmetalcasting.com/index.html
It's a pretty simple propane burner, built from steel pipe for gas lines....cost a few bucks to make (the regulator with gauge cost about $40) I hope to be melting some aluminum and brass sometime this week....not as loud as I thougt it would be, but it does make some noise <!-- emo&:D -->(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif)<!-- endemo --> So far my "donor" aluminum scrap will come from some old used 2.0 pistons, a 914 steering rack, possibly an old 15x7 Phonedial that had a run in with a curb...of course I still don't know what the heck I am going to attept to make... The neighbors are nervous (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads/blog-1129160231.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads/blog-1142869932.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads/blog-1142869944.jpg) |
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| Demick |
Mar 20 2006, 01:21 PM
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Ernie made me do it! Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,312 Joined: 6-February 03 From: Pleasanton, CA Member No.: 257  |
In middle school we had a forge. For our projects, we just used to bring in aluminum cans and melt them down. Not a high strength alloy, but for learning, its an cheap and easy way to get your hands on a bunch of aluminum. Just think - after you finish pouring a mold, you will now be obligated to sit back and knock back a few cool ones to replenish your supply of aluminum.
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Mueller OT: Backyard metal foundry almost done :) Mar 20 2006, 09:56 AM
URY914 Looks like a bigass crack pipe. You better be care... Mar 20 2006, 10:05 AM Dr Evil I can't wait to have a house some day so I can... Mar 20 2006, 10:56 AM Aaron Cox fog light grills! Mar 20 2006, 10:58 AM Mueller <... Mar 20 2006, 11:12 AM Dr. Roger so mike,.....
aren't you supposed to be worki... Mar 20 2006, 11:15 AM Mueller Mar 20 2006, 11:39 AM davep <... Mar 20 2006, 12:05 PM Bleyseng Mueller, I did alot of casting in HS, aluminum, si... Mar 20 2006, 12:16 PM r_towle I have a perfect first project for you.
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