09-26-2013, 10:11 AM
Chuck, with green sand it all depends on your weather! if it is dry your sand will dry out, if it's humid it will not dry out as fast. It can vary a lot and by keeping it in closed containers will help! Many people go for oil based sand, it can dry out also, but very slowly.
You want your bench to hold the flask and you still have room to reach down along side the flask and pull you sand up, that way when you spill it is in the bench not on the ground or shop floor. Make it comfortable for you! too low is hard on your back bending over, too high it's hard on your back too.....it's hard work! If your serious about casting build a good one you will be happy you did.
Think of your foundry as a working triangle mold bench> pour> mull > the back to mold bench. You want stuff close but not to trip over stuff. I usually pour 4 molds at a time, plus space for ingot molds. Plan for 2 people cause it is much easier having help!
Btw there are lots of "oh s**t these guys are nuts videos" on youtube. Be safe!
You want your bench to hold the flask and you still have room to reach down along side the flask and pull you sand up, that way when you spill it is in the bench not on the ground or shop floor. Make it comfortable for you! too low is hard on your back bending over, too high it's hard on your back too.....it's hard work! If your serious about casting build a good one you will be happy you did.
Think of your foundry as a working triangle mold bench> pour> mull > the back to mold bench. You want stuff close but not to trip over stuff. I usually pour 4 molds at a time, plus space for ingot molds. Plan for 2 people cause it is much easier having help!
Btw there are lots of "oh s**t these guys are nuts videos" on youtube. Be safe!
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