I'm looking to get started ladle casting on a budget with equipment that will still be useful as I upgrade in the future.
Initial equipment buy:
Cast iron pot
1000 - 1200 watt electric heating element
Lee mold and handle
Lyman ingot mold
Rowell bottom draw ladle
thrift store stainless spatula for skimming dross
welding gloves
fan
Lee bullet sizer
Lsstuff 45/45/10 tumble lube
Once comfortable ladle casting I'll add a Lee bottom pour and use the iron pot to make clean ingots and exclusively use those in the bottom pour.
Does this seem reasonable?