Duke's Foundry in Action! Pics

[Just Duke]

OK, this thread turned up when I did a quoted search on "range scrap".

I feel like a total bubba when I see Duke's pro setup.

Naw.....

[Just Duke]

Bump by request for the new guys.

[Lance Boyle]

Yea that does sound like a good idea raising the pouring table. I think I'll leave the pot on the ground and away from cajones level.

Okay, I laughed at that part but a sensible precaution nonetheless.

[Rockchucker]

Do you realize you started this thread almost 4 years ago and it's still going strong. Great job Duke and a great post.

[Just Duke]

Do you realize you started this thread almost 4 years ago and it's still going strong. Great job Duke and a great post.

Thanks you.

[Moonman]

Duke,

That's a nice setup to melt some serious lead.

Vegas and smelting in the summer, WOW, how much weight do you loose in a session?

[MGySgt]

Duke - some where up above you stated you wanted to make a alloy batch, but much larger than your 200 pound pot.

Well

Take one pot of 200 pounds and stack it to the side
Take second pot of 200 pounds and stack it to the side
Do this until you have 1000, 2000 pounds or what ever

(5 stacks = 1000 pounds)

Clean your pot and add equal amount of ignots from each pile There by blending 5 or 10 stacks together in one alloy.

I use to make my alloy up in 1200 pound batches that way. Took me a lot longer than it will take you with that big pot and ladel.

[Just Duke]

Update: a few years ago after these pic I added a harbor freight face shield.
OUCH! http://castboolits.gunloads.com/show...91#post1883791

[waynem34]

I couldn't cast from a cast iron pan or a pot.I have not found a piece I would Consider trust worthy unless it is made in the U.S.A.Me being one of the biased.I take more pride in my cooking cast than I do the other.It takes alot of time to cure the right pan or or pot.I like steel for casting lead.Just my preference I guess.YMMV

[cajun shooter]

I've been using cast iron pots in Louisiana for over 50 years. We started the outdoor cooking craze as it was just the way of life here.
You can buy old cast iron pots very cheap if you stay away from the tourist traps. The more rust it has the better it will work. The same goes for all those cornbread sticks shaped like ears of corn. Look and find the rusty ones for $5 ea.
It only takes one day to season a new iron pot if you do the process correctly and never put any soap in it!

[Cowboy T]

Hey Duke,

Thanks for the bump to this thread. I didn't join until afterwards, and I cast, too. Lots of .45 Colt and .44 Spl/Magnum in my life, and it's fun!

You are absolutely correct about the need for precautions. The first two things I bought were a full face shield and a pair of welding gloves. Along with the old leather jacket (high neck), thick leather hiking boots, and denim jeans + thick long johns, this saved me from a visit from the Tinsel Fairy. Covered the entire front of me, but thanks to the protective gear, no harm whatsoever was done. But you sure do get wiser after such an experience.

After looking at that thread of the guy who knocked over his pot and spilled hot lead all over the front of him, I'm getting the apron like what you've got. We've got a Harbor Freight not too far from me, and a mere $70 to keep from serious burns is cheap insurance.

There is *NO* reason not to use the proper protective gear, folks. I know, it gets hot in the summer. That's why I cast in the winter. Also helps keep the mould from getting too hot quite as quickly.

[Just Duke]

Hey Duke,

Thanks for the bump to this thread. I didn't join until afterwards, and I cast, too. Lots of .45 Colt and .44 Spl/Magnum in my life, and it's fun!

You are absolutely correct about the need for precautions. The first two things I bought were a full face shield and a pair of welding gloves. Along with the old leather jacket (high neck), thick leather hiking boots, and denim jeans + thick long johns, this saved me from a visit from the Tinsel Fairy. Covered the entire front of me, but thanks to the protective gear, no harm whatsoever was done. But you sure do get wiser after such an experience.

After looking at that thread of the guy who knocked over his pot and spilled hot lead all over the front of him, I'm getting the apron like what you've got. We've got a Harbor Freight not too far from me, and a mere $70 to keep from serious burns is cheap insurance.

There is *NO* reason not to use the proper protective gear, folks. I know, it gets hot in the summer. That's why I cast in the winter. Also helps keep the mould from getting too hot quite as quickly.

Just found this. Glad I could help.

[MaryB]

I could have use the respirator for the batch of wheel weights a month ago. Bucket was full of rat **** and pee

[Just Duke]

Here's the thread you were asking about Bill.

[Just Duke]

I have a spare setup if you know anyone looking for one.

[woodbutcher]

Hi Duke.Thanks for a great thread.
Good luck.Have fun.Be safe.
Leo

[Phlier]

Moved

To where?