Metal Casting Projects
On this page, you’ll find my detailed articles on various steps of this project! You can click the button below and go right to my Metalworking YouTube video series playlist.
Metal Casting Articles
The Maker Guide to Recycling Metal
Shortly after I started welding and casting metal, I started accumulating piles of metal. Couple that with the periodic repairs around the house and my propensity for accumulating junk; I needed a solution to dispose of metal. There are many places that will help you discard your scrap metal, and will reward you in the…
Kiln Controller – Internet of Things
Ever since my wife snagged a $10 kiln from a thrift store my aluminum has been much hotter than desirable when comes the time to pour. This is because with my kerosene fueled foundry, I had to constantly babysit it. There was no super heating of the aluminum because I was right there watching it….
Portable Lightweight Propane Foundry
Would you like to be able to melt aluminum anywhere? Well, I certainly do. I wanted to melt aluminum to demonstrate metal casting at Maker Faire Atlanta but did not have a feasible foundry in which to do so. My kiln would be too slow for regular demonstrations. My old kerosene foundry was languishing in…
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