09-28-2020, 03:20 PM
Probably the best place to get info on casting would be https://www.backyardmetalcasting.com/ Plenty there to read, and most likely your questions would be answered just by reading.
1. Not really a viable source of aluminum, as you will find out on the site above. Takes WAY more cans to get usable metal than you would think. No idea about the crucible.
2. Old screen doors were the easiest for me to get. Roadside pickup around garbage day can yield good materials. Otherwise, contact a local metal recycler. They will sell you anything you want at per pound pricing, usually just pennies above spot price.
3. - 7. No idea, see site above for good, easy to understand info.
1. Not really a viable source of aluminum, as you will find out on the site above. Takes WAY more cans to get usable metal than you would think. No idea about the crucible.
2. Old screen doors were the easiest for me to get. Roadside pickup around garbage day can yield good materials. Otherwise, contact a local metal recycler. They will sell you anything you want at per pound pricing, usually just pennies above spot price.
3. - 7. No idea, see site above for good, easy to understand info.
Full of ideas, but slow to produce parts