home made foundry tools

[oldgoaly]

couple of repurposed items, riser cutter made from hard copper tube , 1/2" and 3/4" and my sprue cutter 1.5" brass sink tube extension with a wooden handle. The key to using this is never bang it on it sides hold in one hand hit the end with your palm, slides out nicely. The other small hand tools come from auctions, this area had many foundries at one time, old tools around at a fair price.

   

one thing I've noticed is you guys don't cut your riser all the way thru??? now It does let me know it's full when the metal comes up those risers,
Still can forget ti gate the part from time to time????