New casting setup (bench/ventilation)

[Hiaboo]

Cleared out a bit of a corner of the garage and set all this up.

(Yes I know the phone books, I know, I need to get an cider block)


http://www.fairybot.com/mold/IMG_2651a.jpg

http://www.fairybot.com/mold/IMG_2651.jpg
larger pic.

[qajaq59]

Nice light and vent, and a worthwhile project. But why the phone books? Do you stand up to cast?

[Hiaboo]

I do stand up. I find it easier to move around. Also the sprout is at eye level when I sit down on the stool.

[lurch]

I think the "cider" in the block may provide for some initeresting casting sessions - especially after it has time to "work" a little... :redneck:


Just a little :kidding:

[qajaq59]

One thing I did with my pot was to buy a cheap pizza pan and put it under the pot. It gives me a place to put down the hot mold once in a while without marking up the wooden bench. And it catches any little drips or pieces before they get to the floor.

[desteve811]

I would like to see others post pics. want to get some ideas to get setup in basement. looks good!

[Dale53]

Hiaboo;
That's a nice workman like set up.

Dale53

[armyrat1970]

Looks like a great setup for indoor casting.
Cider Blocks? I guess you have to freeze them first huh? But then they would melt under the heat from your furnace.:razz:

[Hiaboo]

pfft.. cider blocks.. mmm.. only way to go.

Thanks for the compliments guys.

[roarindan]

nice job,I dont have the knowledge or attention span to do something like that. best move that vice,'fore it falls on ya!

[Onty]

Nice setup. However, if you don't mind, I would suggest few improvements. First, make sure that ALL cracks on that hood are sealed. As for stand, I would suggest wood, bricks or concrete block. As for table, I would put (wooden) fence all way around, at least 2" high. In case you get a leak, molten lead wouldn't spill around, especially toward you. Just my 0.2 cents...

[Hiaboo]

Onty- went around the hood w/ some sealant so that's done. :) I am looking for a cinder/concrete blocks, probably pick up pavers, foot square.. Haven't cast much since that setup was done, gotta remedy that.