In this clip you can see the furnace in the back ground that is using propane, and a fan to creat... more
In this clip you can see the furnace in the back ground that is using propane, and a fan to create a minimum temp of 1600F. Once the metal is melted we let is sit and heat for about 10 minutes. Then we lift the crucible out and and pour the metal into the sand mold we made earlier. less
Hammering the mold to make the pattern. The sand is called petrobond, it is oil mixed with some s... more
Hammering the mold to make the pattern. The sand is called petrobond, it is oil mixed with some sand. The pattern we are pouring is going to be open, so the top of the pattern will not be made. Once the sand is packed, the pattern is pushed in to make a mold. The white powder is a releasing agent so the sand doesnt stick to the pattern. less
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