Pink Foam/ Casting

[castingman]

Well, It worked ,we cast two this morning and doing one more now. The rough castings look better than i thought. The foam is not made for castings so it smells nasty when burning out. I will try to post pics tomorrow i don't have the conn. cord with me. Now im getting all kinds of ideas.
Michael

[Router-Jim]

I am really looking forward to those pictures.

[castingman]

Jim I took a shot at buffing one myself And it didn't turn out so well but repairable, If i can find the plug that hooks camera to my computer i should have pics tomorrow, I saw in the latest fine woodworking rag a guy made draw pulls out of brass in investment castings. I think i will try a rosetta door handle . Thanks for the interest I'm just having some fun ! My wife thinks i'm nuts , but she's tired of looking at alum stuff, seem's i have it everywhere
Thanks again, Michael

[Router-Jim]

I am interested for several reasons. I have access to some copper chunks and I have a blacksmith right down the road who can melt them. Your idea with the foam and sand intrigues me. Copper signage would be something I would of never imagined, but it may be doable thanks to the CompuCarve and experimenters like you.


Jim :cool:

[castingman]

Ok, How do i attach pics Michael

[Gunner]

Michael,
Just a question.Have you tried using wax instead of the foam? As in a lost wax casting. Might be more expensive to start with but the wax can be re-used. And should give more detail.

Gunner

[ChrisAlb]

Ok, How do i attach pics Michael

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Hi Michael,
The above is found in the FAQ (next to User CP) under Reading and Posting Messages (http://www.carvewright.com/forum/faq.php?faq=vb_faq#faq_vb_read_and_post) What Are Attachments? (http://www.carvewright.com/forum/faq.php?faq=vb_read_and_post#faq_vb_attachment_exp lain). When your in the area where you actually type you message scroll down. Once you click on [Manage Attachments] you'll get a dialog box showing the MAX file size allowed for specific file types. For pictures, in most cases, you'll need to shrink the file size down to or less than the MAX size allowed.

Hope this helps.

[Router-Jim]

Hi Michael,

Like Chris just stated. After your post dialog, scroll down to "Manage Attachments". Click that.

If your photos are on your computer use the first option and browse until you find them and upload.

If your photos are hosted somewhere else like Photobucket, then use the second option and copy and paste the URL there and upload.

HTH

Jim

[castingman]

Lets try again

[castingman]

It took me longer to post this than it took me to make it !

[Router-Jim]

It took me longer to post this than it took me to make it !


:lol:

That is really cool. Was there anything you had to do special with packing the sand into the foam recesses? What kind of "box" did you hold the sand and foam in?

So many questions.

[www.go3d.us]

Awesome.
HT

[ChrisAlb]

It took me longer to post this than it took me to make it !

Well worth the effort though Michael. That's COOL!!

[castingman]

Thanks, I can now meld the two together, the forum would not let me post my last one lets try again

[castingman]

Watch out now! I'll have all the patterns i have turned into alum. My wife going to have a $#*@ fit. Oh well just like i allways tell her , sorry about your luck!
Now that i can post pics i can show you guys the process.
The CW is great machine , And now the 1.126 has draft a new world has opened up I am getting all kinds of ideas. One thing about aluminum, it will never rot away { not for a long time anyway }.
Jim, don't try your copper yet, copper and brass penatrate inbetween the sand grains without proper mold coat. I work with a bronze foundry as well and will be metting them this week.
Again thanks for the interest, Michael

[ChrisAlb]

Ah yes....another monster created...LOL Go get em Michael! :rolleyes:

[TIMCOSBY]

tutorial about this while your wife has her ##*& fit. i have always wanted to try foundry work.

[castingman]

Tim, The wifes calmed down some now, I will try to post what i can, as my skills at typing , spelling & coumpter are some what lacking i will do my best.
I do much better standing in front of you and talking.
I have one pattern carved in wood using raster that i will clean up this week. I used med draft to see how it draws out of the sand, { reusable pattern } I will carve some others in foam this weekend and try something different.
This forum is great, i have been reading this for the year i have had my CC. I have admired all the projects i have seen you guys do! I hope i can contribute something.
Thanks Michael