Well after two weeks we’re finally gonna get out of the deep freeze tomorrow, it’s gonna be in the 30’s. I’m gonna fire up the furnace and get the pole barn to between 60-70 degrees and try out my new NOE mould in .44. I’ve never casted with an aluminum mould and have read here that they’re different than the steel one’s, they heat up faster and cool down faster, I’ve seasoned the mould, put a tiny amount of 2 stroke oil on top of the mould, and under the spruce plate, and a tiny drop of oil on the alignment pins. I’m also a little confused to casting temps, I’ve read that 600-700 degrees is about the best casting temp, but the instructions for the NOE mould say to keep the temp below 600 degrees. Also my casting furnace has been sitting in the pole barn with the temps down to -16 below zero, so I’m thinking it’s a good idea to bring it in the house tonight and get it at room temp before I fire it up. The only mould I’ve ever casted with are the Lyman’s, so any tips about useing this new mould will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Paul