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What Can Cast Iron Be Used For?

Ivan Irons — Sat, 13 Aug 2011 12:31:09 +0000

What Can Cast Iron Be Used For? Cast Iron is used throughout the home, garden and various industrial capacities. It is one of the most durable metals and is exceptionally fire proof. This type of iron gets its name because of the moulding technique that is used; this is where the metal is melted down [...]

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i have a 1958 snoopy bank,its cast iron with silver plate. id like to know what its worth?

Ivan Irons — Sat, 22 May 2010 10:19:55 +0000

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What are the melting points for Cast Iron, Copper, Silver, and Gold?

Ivan Irons — Sun, 09 May 2010 16:19:40 +0000

Thanks! Related Blogs Related Blogs on cast Related Blogs on Copper On copper flute – a poem « The Bone Forge Related Blogs on gold Finest Gold Coast Accommodations What are the melting points for Cast Iron, Copper, Silver, and Gold? is a post from: Metal Casting Zone Info Blog

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What is the name of the stuff you rub into bare metal cast iron fire surrounds to keep it metallic looking?

Ivan Irons — Sat, 01 May 2010 19:32:19 +0000

What is the name of the stuff you rub into bare metal cast iron fire surrounds to keep it metallic looking? I really need to get some as I’ve stripped my Cast Iron Fire Surround back to bare metal and it looks great but there is something you can buy to make it look metallic [...]

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How do I get out the silver streaks in my white cast iron sink?

Ivan Irons — Sat, 17 Apr 2010 04:21:13 +0000

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Norco Foundry Cast Iron Pig Piggy Still Bank

Ivan Irons — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 10:34:02 +0000

Authentic Antique Reproduction Great Detail Cast Iron Looks Old Great Gift Idea Product Description6 ” LONG 2 1/2 ” HIGH 1 3/4 ” HIGH MARKED BUY AT NORCO AND SAVE NORCO FOUNDRY SPECIALTY CO POTTSTOWN,PA Norco Foundry Cast Iron Pig Piggy Still Bank Norco Foundry Cast Iron Pig Piggy Still Bank is a post from: [...]

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Where can I get the supplies to make a mold for casting iron or silver? I don’t like the sandbox method.?

Ivan Irons — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 22:21:16 +0000

I’ve seen on the internet where people use a pile of sand packed tightly to impress the object they want to cast and pour the molten metal into the hole in the sand. Even with fine sand, this does not produce the smoothest surfaces and sometimes the sand becomes embedded in the casting. I knew [...]

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What Are The Guidelines For Welding Cast Iron

Ivan Irons — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 11:34:46 +0000

Welding cast iron calls for some special procedure. Welding cast iron is a challenging task and there can be no two opinions about that. Cast iron, unlike most other steels, has much greater carbon content at 2 to 4 percent. This causes most cast iron to be brittle making it difficult to weld. If the [...]

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Cast Iron Garden Edging

Ivan Irons — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 17:33:42 +0000

Cast iron garden edging is a great and durable method to create a border for your garden or lawn. Depending on the style of edging you prefer, garden hardware can be very simple, whimsical or extremely ornate. Although garden edging is available in a variety of materials including plastic, stone or brick and various [...]

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Tian cheng Iron Casting

Ivan Irons — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 05:32:48 +0000

Iron Metal Casting can be referred to as products made out of melted iron molecules. These molecules are, first, poured into mold and allowed to cool. They are then extracted. The casting properties depend a great deal on the foundry practice. They also depend on the cooling rate. Iron contains huge carbon concentrations. This content [...]

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Cast Iron Furniture- Adding Class To Your Garden

Ivan Irons — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:24:43 +0000

Cast iron furniture would add a good element of beauty in people’s patio and garden. Nothing exists like exclusive state of art process about manufacturing the furniture which is cast iron. The beautiful patio would add the required beauty and grace to anyone’s house. Most families live on patio in the long hot months of [...]

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Where Can I Get The Supplies To Make A Mold For Casting Iron Or Silver? I Don’t Like The Sandbox Method.?

Ivan Irons — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 04:25:25 +0000

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Sand Casting-Make Durable And Complex Shapes

Ivan Irons — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 04:21:02 +0000

Sand Casting Have you seen the gas pipes in your home, which run from the basement to the rest of the house? The surfaces aren’t quite smooth, are they? That’s because the pipes were cast using the sand casting method. Casting Process This method of casting aluminium, brass, iron or other metal pipes will leave [...]

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\”the beast\” Buffalo Iron Pour

Ivan Irons — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 22:33:47 +0000

Napoleon2222 asked: Buffalo Iron experimental metal casting furnace!!!!Casting Furnace \”the beast\” Buffalo Iron Pour is a post from: Metal Casting Zone Info Blog

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Burned-on cast iron mess?

Ivan Irons — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 05:03:53 +0000

Gaia Raain asked: I have a cast iron pan that is just a HORRIBLE mess. My husband tried cooking chicken with honey on it (the honey is mixed with corn syrup). I’m not sure if it’s just because the chicken burned, or if the honey has something to do with it, but we have been [...]

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Medieval Question – Not Exactly Shackles?

Ivan Irons — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 16:44:53 +0000

cathy_cmr asked: Asked before, but added info, and no one’s been able to answer. Hard to explain, but I’m looking for the term for what these would’ve been…if they even existed. They are mitts or gloves of sorts, without fingers. Each one would’ve been 2 pieces and would’ve had key locks of sorts on the [...]

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Iron Casting

Ivan Irons — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 16:36:40 +0000

Steve Manik asked: Iron casting Cast iron generally means grey cast iron, but is identifies a group of ferrous alloys which solidify with a eutectic. Overview: Iron accounts for more than 95% the alloy material, while the main alloying elements are carbon and silicon. The amount of carbon in cast iron is 2.1-4% while ferrous [...]

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Wood-Fire Iron Pour at 7 Rivers Resort by Michael Wickerson

Ivan Irons — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 05:25:16 +0000

bethwickerson asked: Getting ready for the first wood-fire iron pour performed at 7 Rivers Resort in the middle of America. Michael Wickerson, Fall 2007Metal Casting DIY Wood-Fire Iron Pour at 7 Rivers Resort by Michael Wickerson is a post from: Metal Casting Zone Info Blog

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Cooking evenly with cast iron?

Ivan Irons — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 03:50:00 +0000

great_and_mighty_adam_levine asked: I use cast iron frypans and love them for the most part. No sticking, no teflon, easy to clean, and the freedom to use metal. However, they don’t appear to cook evenly. I use an electric stove with burners large enough to heat the entire bottom of the frypan. However, the center of [...]

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Can I melt/cast small amounts of copper/brass/aluminum/zinc with what I have?

Ivan Irons — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 14:57:49 +0000

me asked: I have a cast iron crucible, and a MAPP gas torch. I can get copper/zinc/brass/aluminum to melt but can I get the metal hot enough without a furnace to melt the metal? If not what cheap small additions would I need? I live in an appartment with a ground floor patio so no [...]

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Difference between Iron Age metals?

Ivan Irons — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 03:04:38 +0000

ebmid2 asked: 1. Rank steel, bronze, wrought iron, and cast iron in order of quality for weapons and tools. 2. Which of those metals were used to make the best weapons in the Iron Age? 3. Which of those metals were used to make most tools in the Iron Age, and why? I’m not sure, [...]

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Cooking evenly with cast iron?

Ivan Irons — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 02:59:32 +0000

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I\’m building a wood stove, looking for a door?

Ivan Irons — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 01:17:40 +0000

pioneer89820 asked: Anyone know where i can buy a weld in door for a wood burning stove? Most doors are cast iron with a metal frame, which is what i’m looking for.Iron Metal Casting I\’m building a wood stove, looking for a door? is a post from: Metal Casting Zone Info Blog

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Cooking evenly with cast iron?

Ivan Irons — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 09:51:18 +0000

Cooking evenly with cast iron? is a post from: Metal Casting Zone Info Blog

Difference between Iron Age metals?

Ivan Irons — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 18:37:00 +0000

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I have a cast iron tea pot. It has a letter B marked on the bottom. Is it valuable?

Ivan Irons — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 01:48:40 +0000

Rob P asked: Letter B and no other markings on the bottom. It does not say Made in Japan nor is it Wagner or Griswold. What does the B mean? Is there any value in it? It has a spiral metal handle, not wood, if that helps. Thanks!Iron Metal Casting Related Blogs Related Blogs on [...]

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