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Old 12-10-2016, 01:52 PM
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Best way to heat metal (around 300 degrees)

Looking at doing some metal casting using moulds made by my 3D prints. I would like to cast using an alloy which casts at between 275°C and 330°C.

Would anyone know what I can use to heat the metal to this temp? I saw building a homemade foundry but I am sure there is an easier way!

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Old 12-10-2016, 03:06 PM
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A reasonably powerful gas ring [like a wok burner]will heat the contents of a cast iron pot to the temps that you require. A metal collar around the ring will help to confine the heat, and therefor heat the pot quicker.
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Old 12-10-2016, 03:22 PM
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+1 Raymo.
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Old 12-10-2016, 03:48 PM
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Just be REALLY REALLY careful of fumes. 330 degrees is about right for lead. Lead fumes=serious problems
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Old 12-10-2016, 04:42 PM
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Heating metal

I used a tin and balance weights from car tyres that I found on the side of the road to make my own sinkers. The metal melted on an ordinary electrical stove top.

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Old 12-10-2016, 05:04 PM
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Instructables has some handy hints on DIY forges:

http://www.instructables.com/id/Back...memade-Forges/
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Old 12-10-2016, 07:20 PM
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I have a pdf copy of book about building a charcoal foundry, if you are interested.
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Old 14-10-2016, 07:00 AM
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Thanks for the replies, def has helped me!

The PDF book will come in handy!
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