Tsc

[Bret4207]

For us farmer types the letters "TSC" refer to Tractor Supply Company. There's a million of these chain stores across the US of A. Last time I was in the Watertown NY store I noted they are selling a copy of the little mini lathes as seen in Habor Freight, Cummins tool sales etc. Priced arounds $400.00. For those of you looking for one of these who want to see one up close and personal, I thought I'd pass this along.

[txbirdman]

Something else I've found at TSC that I use for casting is their skin tight cotton "roping gloves". I've saved myself quite a bit of pain by wearing these things while casting. Eventhough they're quite thin they do offer a layer of protection that's kept me from scorching myself on many occasions. The main thing is they are not in the least bit cumberson like regular gloves and they're cheap.

[Frank46]

try getting a pair of welders leather gloves. Homedepot sells a few different versions and they're cheap considering how long you'll be using them. I use them to open the sprue plate after filling the mold and they work great. I have a cheaper pair that I got
from a friend just for melting down wheelweights.. After two years they're kinda scorched but still work great. The gloves I bought at homedepot were marked Lincoln welding. I think they cost about $15 bucks. Frank