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Good sources for learning basics/My basic Questions
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So I saw a YouTube video and decided I wanna try this metal working stuff out a bit. I have a bunch of questions and was wondering what are some good sources to check out to make sure I do this right and safe?
Guess I'll also ask my questions here!
  1. I'm thinking of casting aluminum and I would like to use old soda cans. Will this ruin a clay graphite crucibal?

  2. Any ideas where to find excess aluminum for melting?

  3. Can I temper my crucible in a propane forge like in the video?

  4. How important is borax in getting my clay graphite crucible ready?

  5. I have a clay graphite crucible and a silicon carbide graphite one. What temperatures can they handle? What is the difference?

  6. Are sand molds a good place for a beginner to start? Any tips?

  7. What are good ways to finish an aluminum mold? Polish? Sandpaper?
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Good sources for learning basics/My basic Questions - by coolhotdogguy - 09-28-2020, 01:02 PM



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