10-01-2018, 04:26 AM
Thanks for that Stan, I know I shouldn't be pouring the mould on the concrete floor but...but...one more thing to do better next time. I'm sure I've got a big sheet of plywood somewhere that I can sacrifice to the cause. I was trying to avoid having to bump the crucible trolley up onto a lip but I guess a sheet of plywood shouldn't be too much of a challenge to roll it onto with 20" bicycle wheels.
I keep meaning to ask the engine guys for pistons. I've got a fair stock of aluminium on hand but it's in 'large format', i.e alloy wheels and transmission casings. I like the idea of pistons going straight into the pot without needing to be broken down. I've got six 16" mag wheels from an old Range Rover that are going to be a challenge to reduce to crucible size.
I keep meaning to ask the engine guys for pistons. I've got a fair stock of aluminium on hand but it's in 'large format', i.e alloy wheels and transmission casings. I like the idea of pistons going straight into the pot without needing to be broken down. I've got six 16" mag wheels from an old Range Rover that are going to be a challenge to reduce to crucible size.
Lathe (n); a machine tool used in the production of milling machine components.
Milling Machine (n); a machine tool used in the production of lathe components.
Milling Machine (n); a machine tool used in the production of lathe components.