Do any metal casting?

**junkfreak** · 03-11-2015, 11:04 AM

Originally Posted by Geiser093

I just went to Lowes to but the the stuff to make a forge furnace. It is all sitting right here next to me. I will have to post something about it. Junior and myself are going to be melting alum. in the back yard any day. I will report the results.

Just curious,
What is your plan for melting the aluminium?
Are you gonna cast a certain part , item?

**Geiser093** · 03-11-2015, 07:25 PM

Originally Posted by junkfreak

Just curious,
What is your plan for melting the aluminium?
Are you gonna cast a certain part , item?

I am doing this because my Son is a ten year old YouTube freak. He found video to make a furnace. The guy calls it a flower pot furnace. It is very easy to make. I bought everything for $50 at Lowes and probably had a few things here but for simplicity sake bought it all. I will post the link to the video below. It was just to easy to pass up on the opportunity. I am now a stay at home Dad. I work around the house and run around in the mornings but spend most of the day with the kids.

I have a lot of experience in different things. I have done many things. I want my kids to be functioning men. So we do stuff, build things, projects. Got to get them off the xBox. I just want my kids to understand the world and how things work. You may not be able to buy it someday. McGuyver is no longer on TV!!!

I am going to cast some simple Alum. Ingots and maybe sell on eBay. I do plan to take on some more interesting casting projects in the future. For now it is just me and junior in the yard catching stuff on fire and melting things!!!

I have to tell you I feel this is a must watch video. When you see how easy it is you'll be running to Lowes.

Materials List

6 Gallon Metal Bucket
25 lbs. Plaster of Paris
1 Bag Play Sand
Black Iron Pipe
PVC Pipe
PVC Coupler
1 Bag of Charcoal

$50.00 with candy purchase for MJ and Declan.