Afternoon Lads

I have posted this else were , but i thought it may be of interest here , probably way way too many photos ,, and a few of you lads may nod off before getting to the end

Here is a shot of my old furnace set up i built many years ago .

It can handle an #12 crucible , the one on the right the other is a #8


The reason for the new furnace build is i want to cast larger parts , below is a #16 salamander crucible


The new furnace will handle a couple of sizes larger than #16.

Right here is the start ,,, an old chemical drum ,,,,,, very interesting LOL


This was then cut down .


From the bit left over a ring was cut to form the lid . notice i cut the lid section to incorporate the bead , this is so that the refractory will have something to lock into .


Not wanting to waist the nice rolled bead from the top of the drum i thought i would re-use it and spot welded it to the top of the cut down drum .. ignore the hand in shot this was removed .



Next up are a few shots of the lid lift /swivel mechanism.