Brass Bell alloy
I have to cast some big brass bells. I think I can produce good castings of the bells but what composition of brass to use to make the sound loud and sonorous beats me. I will be grateful for any...
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Wax sprue or vent attachments
Using round toothpicks and wax coated nylon type thread can make the air vent and sprue attachments very secure.
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For very long investments Use side boards along with the chain hoist when turning it over to prevent the chains from cutting in or the heavy load from breaking in half. The chicken wire inside...
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Dragging out a large cast wire encased investment
That small amount of chicken wire around the outside edge of the investment is enough to give strong handling abilities. It can be easily unwrapped when ready to break out the mold.
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Two Piece Wax
Given the problems I have experienced in casting this bust in one piece, I cut her head off and will make two castings. I am a much better welder than I am a metal caster.
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