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Looking forward to the new "Normal". John.

My Cell is 905-783-4769. Ordinarily, if you can remember that far back, it would have been a pleasure to welcome you into my shell hole for a natter. However as things stand right now and having a rather poorly and vulnerable wife too, I am erring on the side of caution as far as interactions...

Hello Len, The Arrows, like my other work are diecastings (PM). They start life as a "soft" model or pattern then a sand casting, then an aluminum die built from that. The final castings are in aluminum or one of the zinc/aluminum alloys. The dies are cast to size and never see a...

And welcome from Brampton Ontario! John.

And yet another warm welcome, from Brampton this time. Again, highest complements on your exquisite work and chosen retirement plan! We all need one! John

Welcome Dave, from a scorching Brampton. Some really nice folk to be found here. Most seem to have been around the block once or twice so no shortage of help if needed. John

That sounds like a sensible solution. How "waste" is the oil? Viscosity etc. I remember watching an episode of "Top Gear" some years ago where they ran an old diesel Mercedes throughout the UK filling it up on waste oil from fish and chip shops. Not too sure on the legality of such a venture but...

Lovely reply! I think everybody on this site can relate to the enthusiasm, initiative, skill set, determination and the dry humour Bert displays in the film. Throw in a throaty V twin and how can you lose? Not wanting to turn this into a film review blog, but I am planning a four hour session...

Good morning Brent. Thanks for the offer of the brackets. Over the years temptation has often got the better of me and I have come unstuck mixing alloys of unknown specs. It is impossible to visually analyze an aluminium casting and determine it's composition. Actually the same goes for any just...

Yes, some lines are completely timeless. They should polish up nicely! John

A quick update to those who may have an interest in such matters. A trio of Vulcan "V" bombers in three scales. These are essentially pretty well as cast and are ready for a bit/lot of bench work to convert them into master patterns. Maybe about 20 sweaty hours ahead of me. A big problem right...

In the main, Ilzro 12, although I do use 356 too. Played with castings on and off all my life. Came to Canada with a large UK company in '77 with a view to "convert" the North American automotive industry from Iron to Aluminum. This did not go down too well with our UK customers at all! Company...

Hi Chris, I thought that I had retired from diecasting too. However it proved not to be the case! Cheers, John (Brampton)

Hi, also in the Torontoish area, Brampton to be exact. What materials are you planning on melting? It has been suggested that you use regular firebricks for the base and crucible plinth. That is the best of ideas. Infill the joints with tamped down dry sand and point with fireclay. For the...