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#3609
Its days like theese 2 Years, 6 Months ago  
Days like theese I wish I had a pyrometer, the casting really isnt all that thin and was vented at the other end so the only thing I can figure is it was too cold.
it is bronze and seemed quite fluid in the pot but as soon as i poured I knew I was in trouble.
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#3620
Re:Its days like theese 2 Years, 6 Months ago  
hmmm?????? i would have cast it vertically. the shape of the pattern is ok.
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#3621
Re:Its days like theese 2 Years, 6 Months ago  
xlchainsaw wrote:
hmmm?????? i would have cast it vertically. the shape of the pattern is ok.

I made a new flask to do just that might be giving it a whirl today....
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Re:Its days like theese 2 Years, 6 Months ago  
i think you will find it better. im hoping not to have one of "those" days tomorrow when i fire up.
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#3668
Re:Its days like theese 2 Years, 6 Months ago  
Bingo! got her out in bronze
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#3673
Re:Its days like theese 2 Years, 6 Months ago  
Looks real good.
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#3678
Re:Its days like theese 2 Years, 6 Months ago  
excellent! did you pour it vertically???
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#3679
Re:Its days like theese 2 Years, 6 Months ago  
yes that was a vertical pour fed with feet up, now i just have to get to work on the rest of the parts lol. I guess crankshaft and support bearings are next.
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#3681
Re:Its days like theese 2 Years, 6 Months ago  
Let's see your verticle flask. I've got one started in foam and hope to cast it in Aluminum this weekend.
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#3683
Re:Its days like theese 2 Years, 6 Months ago  
they dont call them "bronzer flasks" for nothing. i use mine vertically and horizontally you cant go wrong on small parts. keep the aluminium thick say 1/2 inch and it will withstand a hit of brass without melting.
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