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    molten metal temp

    are all K type thermocouple meters capable of reading that high? If so, I guess the limiting factor is the ability of the thermocouple to survive the heat?
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    Al casting advise needed

    My gear is minimal right now, but good enough for what I need. I did some work on my burner after watching some youtube last nite and got my diesel furnace up and running today. Worked great and did a test melt. I have a s/s pot about 4" in dia. and had Al melting in about 12 min. Pretty happy...
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    molten metal temp

    After asking about casting Al, I am wondering what some of you use to check the temp of your melt? I have an IR temp gun that I used in the auto repair business, but it doesn't go nearly high enough for casting. Or do you just melt it and pour? If there was something reasonably priced I would be...
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    Al casting advise needed

    @kevin.decelles Hi kevin, I'm down by Estevan. The machine and metal desert. Good luck finding anything down here. Unless, of course you want 20 ft. of what ever it is, you're out of luck. Thanks for the draft angle explanation, I'll do that.
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    Al casting advise needed

    @Mcgyver could you fill me in on draft angles?
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    Al casting advise needed

    Thanks for the replies guys. I have done a wee bit of casting already so I have a propane furnace , greensand, box, etc. The reason for wanting to cast is primarily the lack of Al material available in my area ( S.E. Sask) . I don't really want to go too far for the small pieces I need. I would...
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    Al casting advise needed

    Hi guys, looking for tips on casting a rectangular block, 4" x 3 1/3" x 2 1/4" from a pick-up truck driveshaft. I am making a riser for the tailstock that I want to use on my mill. I saw in another thread that it may help to add some copper. What advantage would that give? Also, should I...
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    New (to me) surface grinder

    Glad to hear it Dan, I think you will have fun with it!
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    New (to me) surface grinder

    Looks in good shape. congrats! I found that Spray 9 worked really well for getting the crud off my grinder. it was worse than yours when I got it. Would be nice to see pics of your table and any accessories you got as well!
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    Tips/Techniques HOUSE OF TOOLS LD 1236G

    When I changed mine I made a drawing of terminals and wire numbers, took pics, and it was still hard to get everything in the right places. Wish I would have had that booklet Susquatch has.
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