Just getting into casting, been reading a lot here and its time to get some equipment. I have collected about 200 lbs of range scrap and made it into ingots using a hot plate, cast iron skillet, and an acetylene torch. That took a long time. Im afraid I didnt get it clean enough and am planning on melting it back down to flux it again. Walmart shows a turkey fryer for $59 and a fish fryer with higher btus for $31.29, so I may pick up one of those.
Ebay has Lee pro 4-20s for >$80 shipped.
Didnt see molds I was looking for on ebay so I may get from Brownells and use the $10 off that pops up every time I open their website.
I need mold handles, around $15
I guess I should get a ladle also?? Ive read that the Lyman is the one to get.
What have I forgotten? What of my choices is a bad idea?