Making a casting furnace
The local ABANA chapter, North Texas Blacksmith Association , had a forge building workshop today at Frank's shop in Princeton. Ben and I started a furnace for casting as our forge works well for smithing but is too small for a decent crucible. So starting at 9 am on a Saturday, we build the metal parts and started the lining. Frank has this cool burner design that uses all off the shelf parts: the jet is a commerical TIG tip! We started with sheet metal folded into L, welded up the box, and build 2 burners.
Martin cuts holes for Ben's burner inlets.
Page explains to Ben the difference between scissors and shears.
The furnace (it's upside down - imagine it flipped over) sits in the garage until we get the insulation attached and add the doors. Inside it will be a 10" cube with dual burners and a cast pedestal for crucible.
Martin cuts holes for Ben's burner inlets.
Page explains to Ben the difference between scissors and shears.
The furnace (it's upside down - imagine it flipped over) sits in the garage until we get the insulation attached and add the doors. Inside it will be a 10" cube with dual burners and a cast pedestal for crucible.
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