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  1. Oldarm

    A reply to the request for photos of the aluminum tooling and a few new models

    Thank you Frank. I have not tried pewter in aluminum only rubber and RTV. Worth a thought..... John
  2. Oldarm

    A reply to the request for photos of the aluminum tooling and a few new models

    Thank you David! John
  3. Oldarm

    A reply to the request for photos of the aluminum tooling and a few new models

    First, thank you so much for the warm reception you have given me as a new guy on the block and also for the sensible questions posed. I hope I have been able to answer them in a like fashion. I have taken a few snaps today of the basic tooling I make which I think will give a better idea of...
  4. Oldarm

    A new member from Brampton Ontario

    Hi Brent, no, I do not work in cast iron. I did many years ago and it is a whole different ball game to working in non-ferrous! There was a foundry in Orangeville working in iron but I’m not sure if they are still up and running. Not a million miles away from you either. Good hunting. John
  5. Oldarm

    A new member from Brampton Ontario

    Good morning Craig, the castings on the bench are in fact sand castings. The diecastings exhibit even less of a joint line of course. Removing the castings from the die: Because I have negated any contraction factors between the die and the casting, the castings can be removed via a light rap or...
  6. Oldarm

    A new member from Brampton Ontario

    10-4 I have that. John
  7. Oldarm

    A new member from Brampton Ontario

    When I was poorer than my current condition, yes, I used scrap metal, not turnings though. Pistons, gearbox housings, engine mounting brackets even a few airframe forgings went into the mix! When ones back is against the wall it is quite amazing what can be done with little or nowt. And that is...
  8. Oldarm

    A new member from Brampton Ontario

    Do you mean as opposed to replying to somebody? John
  9. Oldarm

    A new member from Brampton Ontario

    Thanks so much for that. I understand too your eye for beauty. I am really only interpreting an eye that went before me when these creatures left the drawing board. John
  10. Oldarm

    A new member from Brampton Ontario

    Hello Johnny, And thank you for your welcome and assessment. Another Ontarian too! John
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