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Gravity Casting Information, Gravity Die Casting, and Gravity Casting Information

Ivan Irons — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 16:08:52 +0000

Kent Kelin asked: Metal Casting is more than just an excuse to play with molten metal it is actually a great way to create art and complicated pieces of machinery or other items that would otherwise be nearly impossible to make. Metal Casting is really a great way to save money…while playing with molten metal. [...]

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DIY Casting, Backyard Foundry, and Home Metal Casting Information

Ivan Irons — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 12:57:36 +0000

Kent Kelin asked: The most noticeable item in any backyard foundry is the furnace. This is no surprise really, because without the furnace the entire metal casting operation would be nonexistent. The furnace can take really any size and form depending upon the need and budget of the metal caster. What really makes home [...]

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Casting Resin, Resin Casting, Metal Casting

Ivan Irons — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 10:58:41 +0000

Kent Kelin asked: Metal casting is known and loved for the high temperatures, glowing molten metal, and the possibility to make nearly anything. Metal and their alloys are not the only things that can be used in casting. Casting in plastic, most notably resin casting, is becoming popular with artists and jewelers looking for [...]

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Brass Foundry Tips and All About Brass Casting

Ivan Irons — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 08:20:45 +0000

Kent Kelin asked: Brass is a great metal to cast with as it can provide some really great looking results. Many believe that brass, an alloy of zinc and copper, has been around since our prehistoric ancestors. Today brass is used for a multitude of products from coins to trumpets not to mention a [...]

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Casting Resin, Resin Casting, Metal Casting

Ivan Irons — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 07:24:33 +0000

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Casting Patterns and Metal Casting Information

Ivan Irons — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 17:12:01 +0000

Kent Kelin asked: Metal casting is a useful skill that has its roots in antiquity. Weapons and sculptures were traditionally created using this method but as the DIY movement gained momentum many modern day casters have found a use for metal casting to make plumbing fixtures, door knobs, and many other items. Today, small foundries [...]

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Casting Information, Metal Casting Information, What is Casting

Ivan Irons — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 04:03:36 +0000

Kent Kelin asked: Metal casting is an ancient technique that has a variety of applications and purposes. Civilizations from the dawn of time to present day have used metal working as a way of creating artistic, religious, and practical items. The process of metal casting involves melting metals at high temperatures and using molds [...]

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American Foundry Association and American Casting Association Information

Ivan Irons — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 05:33:22 +0000

Kent Kelin asked: Metal casting has endured through the ages since the time of Ancient Egypt, possibly longer. Since then small foundries have developed to meet the needs of the individual caster. There are several reasons that people choose to create their own home grown foundries. A top reason is the need to create parts [...]

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Cupola, Cupola Furnace, Cupola Foundry Information

Ivan Irons — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 16:45:05 +0000

Kent Kelin asked: Cupola furnaces are the easiest and most economical furnace to work with for the small foundry owner. Hobby metal casters are always on a look out for a cheaper alternative which will provide safety and yield quality results and the cupola furnace delivers all this. The common appearance of a cupola [...]

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Metal Casting Molds, Ingot Mold, and Cold Mold Information

Ivan Irons — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 09:55:05 +0000

Kent Kelin asked: Casting molds are an essential part of the metal casting process as it will be used to shape the final result. Nearly all metal casting methods will use some type of mold. The standard mold will consist of a cope and drag that when together is called a flask. The mold itself [...]

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Metal Casting Molds, Ingot Mold, and Cold Mold Information

Ivan Irons — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 12:45:40 +0000

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Foredom Tool Info, Silversmithing Tool Info, and Casting Tool Info

Ivan Irons — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 02:46:57 +0000

Kent Kelin asked: Metal casting takes a certain amount of skill and knowledge not to mention the appropriate tools of the trade. Luckily, anyone can learn metal casting and the tools are widely available and some can even be crafted right at the home workshop. Most of the metal casting tools are pretty standard and [...]

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Lost Wax Casting, Casting Wax, Lost Wax Casting

Ivan Irons — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 06:44:20 +0000

Kent Kelin asked: Lost Wax Casting is an ancient technique that has been used to create very complicated metal castings and involved pieces that would other wise be impossible either because of economic reasons or manufacturing reasons. Everyone from small jewelers to large industrial foundries can use Lost Wax Casting. This process is also [...]

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Art Casting Information and the Truth Behind Artistic Casting

Ivan Irons — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 20:53:24 +0000

Kent Kelin asked: Art casting is an ancient method of creating statues and sculptures that has been in practice in Meso-America, China, and Ancient Egypt since 2000 BC. The Greeks practiced it, so did the Romans, and pretty much any civilization with a strong interest in art. Bronze is an alloy of tin and copper [...]

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Home Made Foundry, Home Metal Casting, Home Foundry Information

Ivan Irons — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 03:24:56 +0000

Kent Kelin asked: The Do It Yourself movement is certainly not a new one. The term, DIY was popularized in the 1950s but the concept has been around for ages. The concept behind DIY is undertaking a variety of projects either home improvement, restoration, or arts and craft without the help of paid professionals. Recently the [...]

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Die Casting, Diecasting Machines, Low Pressure Die Casting Information

Ivan Irons — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 11:15:01 +0000

Kent Kelin asked: Metal Casters have the luxury of choosing between several casting methods to accomplish their goals. Often times the metal caster chooses one method and sticks with it for several years until need directs him to another. Of course, there are those adventurous few who like to sample each casting method to find [...]

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Casting Information, Metal Casting Information, What is Casting

Ivan Irons — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 08:50:38 +0000

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Casting Patterns and Metal Casting Information

Ivan Irons — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 07:31:41 +0000

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Jewelry Tools and Jewelry Supply for Jewelry Casting

Ivan Irons — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 23:36:33 +0000

Kent Kelin asked: Casting Jewelry is an ancient skill that has been around for as long as there has been jewelry in the world. The Ancient Egyptians are usually credited with perfecting the process but casting jewelry was also practiced by meso American societies and cultures located in Asia and the Middle East. The [...]

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Induction Furnace and Cupola Furnace Information

Ivan Irons — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 12:27:59 +0000

Kent Kelin asked: In Metal Casting, the type of furnace you have at your foundry, or workshop determines a lot of the work you can or can not do. Many metal casters enjoy making their own furnaces and have done so quite successfully. The plans for home made furnaces are eagerly shared among the enthusiasts [...]

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Green Sand, Green Sand Filter, and Green Sand Molding Information

Ivan Irons — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 02:18:50 +0000

Kent Kelin asked: Sand casting is the most ancient form of metal casting and has been around since at least Ancient Egypt. Many metal casters prefer using sand casting over many of the other forms of processes because it’s cheap and the sand used is readily available. Many experienced metal casters will continue to use [...]

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DIY Casting, Backyard Foundry, and Home Metal Casting Information

Ivan Irons — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 23:12:04 +0000

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Crucible, Crucible Steel, and Crucible Tong Information

Ivan Irons — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 19:56:41 +0000

Kent Kelin asked: From the earliest attempts to make lead into gold and to the more modern use of making those empty soda cans into a replacement part for that model plane, crucibles have been an absolute necessity in metal casting. Crucibles are placed inside of the furnace where the metal is placed and [...]

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Lost Foam Metal Casting, Casting, and Metal Casting Information

Ivan Irons — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 21:15:39 +0000

Kent Kelin asked: Lost Foam Casting is a relatively new casting process compared to other metal casting procedures that date far back into antiquity. The first patent for Lost Foam Casting was made in 1958 but it was not until 1964 that what we know commonly as Lost Foam Casting was introduced. Lost Foam [...]

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Home Made Foundry, Home Metal Casting, Home Foundry Information

Ivan Irons — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 22:21:38 +0000

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Art Casting Information and the Truth Behind Artistic Casting

Ivan Irons — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 10:31:54 +0000

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Jewelry Making: the Art of Lost Wax Casting

Ivan Irons — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 15:48:30 +0000

Ian Maher asked: The art of lost wax casting, a technique that yields intricately detailed metal, dates back thousands of years with its true origin lost in ancient history. Lost wax casting is used to mold various types of metal into intricate pieces of jewelry and artistic sculptures, though it is also commonly used for [...]

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Metal Wall Art – Iron or Brass, Classy They Look

Ivan Irons — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 17:26:04 +0000

Robert Riles asked: Metal wall art has become a sort of fashion statement that many want to make when a person enters their office or home. A bold piece of metal art when exhibited on the walls, draws a lot of attention and creates a lasting impression. This is because any metal wall art is [...]

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Lost Foam Metal Casting, Casting, and Metal Casting Information

Ivan Irons — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 13:54:24 +0000

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American Foundry Association and American Casting Association Information

Ivan Irons — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 03:18:16 +0000

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Gas Torches, Smith Torches, and Soldering Torch Information for Casting Torches

Ivan Irons — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 14:47:57 +0000

Kent Kelin asked: Metal Casting provides the hobbyist with a great way to create personalized parts and pieces that may otherwise be unattainable or far too expensive. Casting is an ancient art that is still is use to this day by major industries to artists to those with backyard foundries. This skill is a valuable [...]

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Foundry Supply Hobby Info, Foundry Supplies, and Casting Supply Info

Ivan Irons — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 07:14:32 +0000

Kent Kelin asked: Metal casting supplies can run the gamut of cheap to expensive. Home foundries tend to use supplies that are not too costly or that can be found close at hand. After all, home metal casting is usually a hobby and many get into this hobby since they need a cheaper source of parts [...]

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Bronze Metal and Bronze Casting Described

Ivan Irons — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 15:05:10 +0000

Kent Kelin asked: Bronze Casting has been practiced for centuries. Many civilizations have used this alloy for weapons, sculptures, and general pieces of hardware. The popular way to cast bronze is the Lost Wax Casting process which was first used sometime in the 3000 BC near ancient Sumeria. The Lost Wax process is still used [...]

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Bronze Metal and Bronze Casting Described

Ivan Irons — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 07:39:02 +0000

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Brass Foundry Tips and All About Brass Casting

Ivan Irons — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 01:50:43 +0000

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Lost Wax Casting, Casting Wax, Lost Wax Casting

Ivan Irons — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 09:32:59 +0000

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Gas Torches, Smith Torches, and Soldering Torch Information for Casting Torches

Ivan Irons — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 17:36:10 +0000

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Gravity Casting Information, Gravity Die Casting, and Gravity Casting Information

Ivan Irons — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 23:58:13 +0000

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Die Casting, Diecasting Machines, Low Pressure Die Casting Information

Ivan Irons — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 11:47:50 +0000

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Jewelry Tools and Jewelry Supply for Jewelry Casting

Ivan Irons — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 13:40:21 +0000

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Iron Casting, Iron Melting, and Iron Furnace Information

Ivan Irons — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 05:32:12 +0000

Kent Kelin asked: Many believe that iron casting is just simply out of reach for small furnaces but this is not the case. While alloys like aluminum are more prevalent in home foundries. Artists and hobbyists have also used brass, bronze, and even iron to fulfill their casting needs. Industrial foundries commonly use iron for [...]

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Foredom Tool Info, Silversmithing Tool Info, and Casting Tool Info

Ivan Irons — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 07:58:35 +0000

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Foundry Supply Hobby Info, Foundry Supplies, and Casting Supply Info

Ivan Irons — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 17:35:16 +0000

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Jewelry Making: the Art of Lost Wax Casting

Ivan Irons — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 21:36:12 +0000

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