Monthly Archives: March 2010

The bible and christ for Israelites only no heathen nations?

Christ only died for us jews not every one!!!! read it in weep all these verses this what christ said- Mat 15:24 But he answered and said, I am not sent but unto the lost sheep of the house of … Continue reading

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plzz help me ?engineering help ?

is brass and mild steel suitable for casting eg sand high pressure and investment castings I’ve noticed tons of applications of brass for sand casting, but I have not noticed mild steel being used for sand castings. I know they … Continue reading

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Extrusion of AL alloys and Die design?

Help please: 1) Explain why during hot extrusion of aluminium alloys pressure, extrusion speed needs to be controlled. 2) Explain what the most important die design feature is so as to maximise forced feeding and hence to minimise shrinkage porosity … Continue reading

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How to remove melted plastic from cast iron fireplace?

I left a computer speaker on top of my cast iron fireplace- tried pulling it off-which only stretched the goopy material.. fireplace is still cooling down – but I have NO idea of HOW to get that stuff off?? After … Continue reading

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Which is better to use.. a cast iron cauldron or a brass one?

For divination purposes, which is better to use? What would Jesus do? .. hmm.. well considering the time back then.. I think he would go for the cast iron.. or a large stone of some sort.. who knows. =p he … Continue reading

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Any reliable, good talent agencies/ or castings, auditions in the Boston area?

I’m a teenager and very serious about acting. I’ve done theater but I am in real need of a good place to audition and move up towards film acting. Does anyone know anywhere I could pursue this in Boston? A … Continue reading

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What is the coefficient of friction between leaded bronze and grey cast iron?

This number is impacted by a variety of other factors including machine finish on the mating parts as well as the form of lubricant and how it is applied. The numbers that I have been able to find range between … Continue reading

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Making ornamental concrete casts from mold. Can I use just sand & portland cement?

I am making 9 concrete casts from a fiberglass mold I made from a 60 pound concrete pier cap. I understand that aggregate increases the strength of cured concrete, but these pier caps are only ornamental. Can I use just … Continue reading

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I have recently purchased a cast aluminum pots 10 peice HERITAGE are they a good buy.?

Are they harmful in any way, or are they a good buy? Aswell the posotives. I would like a pros and cons sort of thing please. Do they have copper bottoms? If they do, I would have to say you … Continue reading

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casting compound krazy klay?

I’m looking in to casting small parts with metal and was wondering were to get it or maybe other metal casting compounds that I could use? A dental lab or supply house will probably sell you refractory plaster for casting. … Continue reading

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