Casting aluminum

[Garyt]

Is there anyone in the Calgary area that is casting aluminum? On our restoration project we are missing a cast aluminum part it is a very simple shape but a big job to carve out of solid.
Gary T

 

[Johnwa]

I used to but haven’t done much lately. How big is the casting?

 

[Garyt]

I used to but haven’t done much lately. How big is the casting?

It is a solid shape about 2x4x6

 

[Tobho Mott]

This sorted yet?

If not, I'm wondering if you have got a foundry pattern prepared. I'm way out in Ontario, definitely not near Calgary as requested, but whoever ends up with this job will need to know.

I checked the member map we have on another forum where I mod (thehomefoundry.org), but unfortunately the only 2 pins I see in Alberta haven't been seen on the site in years.

Good luck,

Jeff

 

[Garyt]

This sorted yet?

If not, I'm wondering if you have got a foundry pattern prepared. I'm way out in Ontario, definitely not near Calgary as requested, but whoever ends up with this job will need to know.

I checked the member map we have on another forum where I mod (thehomefoundry.org), but unfortunately the only 2 pins I see in Alberta haven't been seen on the site in years.

Good luck,

Jeff

Thanks Jeff I do have it in the works.

 

[Tom O]

It’s still too dry in Calgary for castling how about even a napkin sketch of it?

 

[Tobho Mott]

I'm curious what it looks like too. Also wasn't sure if "in the works" meant yes he has found a foundry or yes he has a pattern ready.

Jeff

 

[Garyt]

I'm curious what it looks like too. Also wasn't sure if "in the works" meant yes he has found a foundry or yes he has a pattern ready.

Jeff

Yes there is a member, johnwa, here in Calgary that has said he would give it a try. We have not made the pattern yet but I believe that we can get there. The time line is pretty loose so I'm sure we will get there.
Gary T

 

[PeterT]

I can help you out with CAD model but it would have to be someone else to 3D print a casting pattern if that's a preferred path.

 

[Garyt]

I can help you out with CAD model but it would have to be someone else to 3D print a casting pattern if that's a preferred path.

Thanks for the offer. The part is a left and right hand and someone stole one of the parts so we have the other hand as a pattern.

 

[Johnwa]

I can help you out with CAD model but it would have to be someone else to 3D print a casting pattern if that's a preferred path.

Thanks for the offer. The part is a left and right hand and someone stole one of the parts so we have the other hand as a pattern.

The simplest and quickest method will be to use the existing casting as a pattern. If that fails then we’ll have to make a pattern. it’s simple enough that the old fashioned way of making a wood pattern by hand might be the answer. On the other hand a 3D model can be mirrored to give @Garyt his right and left handed parts.

 

[jcdammeyer]

Expecting pictures...