Tag Archives: castings

More wood – bit this time metal will be used when patterns cast!

Posted on 27 June, 2010 by Mike Freeman

I have decided to make use of the fretsaw before putting it away after making a couple of wooden toys for my grandchild. I need to have two castings for the Seal that are handed different from the norm, allowing … Continue reading →

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New letters for furnace pattern -hopefully they will work this time

Posted on 10 April, 2010 by Mike Freeman

Another attempt to see if I can cast letters onto a pattern after failing the first time. Continue reading →

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Furnace for home use melting alumimum for castings

Posted on 18 October, 2009 by Mike Freeman

Follow the build of a furnace for home use in melting aluminium for use in making castings for model engineering Continue reading →

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Whats the difference between Seal castings?

Posted on 27 March, 2009 by Mike Freeman

The difference in castings is highlighted when the second set arrives. Both sets are from previous different owners so the original supplier (s) is unknown. Continue reading →

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