Comments on: Homemade Electric Aluminum Foundry

By: BudgieMetalworks

BudgieMetalworks — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 11:37:41 +0000

Hi, thanks for the …
Hi, thanks for the feedback! YouTube doesn’t let me post my url in the comments, but its actually budgiemetalworks, check the bottom corner of my video. The shank and tongs did turn out really nicely. I’m not selling them right now but they’re really easy to make if you have a decent metal shop including a welder. I’ll post a guide on my website later if you’re interested. Thanks again!

By: tunnels23

tunnels23 — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 11:37:41 +0000

very nice looking …
very nice looking furnace you have.I googled budgiemetalcasting but its not there=(.Plz put it up soon-i wana buy one of those nice pouring shanks mines a peice of ****…

By: johnym89

johnym89 — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 11:37:40 +0000

very nice Foundry …
very nice Foundry can you perhaps tell me how did you constructed it’s inside?

By: BudgieMetalworks

BudgieMetalworks — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 11:37:40 +0000

Hi! I got my …
Hi! I got my crucible from a place in Aurora, Ontario called Canadian Thermix. They were really great to work with and I’d highly recommend them if you’re not too far away. You can google them or I’ve got a link on my website. There’s also Budget Casting Supply which sells all kinds of foundry stuff but I don’t have any experience with them personally. Good luck!

By: angeleyes1198

angeleyes1198 — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 11:37:40 +0000

Hello where can I …
Hello where can I get I get a 6 lbs crucible from? Can I get a bigger one? I’m a beginner and I’m learning. Great video

By: BudgieMetalworks

BudgieMetalworks — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 11:37:39 +0000

Hi there. I’m not …
Hi there. I’m not quite sure what you’re referring to. Unlike most homemade aluminum foundries this one is electric, so I don’t need a burner port on the side of the furnace. The electric element heats the crucible evenly with excellent control and approximately the same efficiency as a propane or natural gas foundry.

By: BudgieMetalworks

BudgieMetalworks — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 11:37:39 +0000

Thank you for the …
Thank you for the kind complements! I built the inside from high temperature firebrick that I picked up at a local masonry supply store. I cut slots in it using a tile saw then poured a castable refractory around it for insulation and strength. I ordered the electrical element from a local pottery kiln supply store, who made it to my exact specifications for only $28. Thanks for your interest, check out my website for more details!

By: dddproject

dddproject — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 11:37:39 +0000

you should use 2 …
you should use 2 holes

By: emo4elmo

emo4elmo — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 11:37:38 +0000

theres nothing …
theres nothing wrong with his safety, infact it seems very safe.

By: panzuman

panzuman — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 11:37:38 +0000

hey um i just …
hey um i just bought a heater for an oven do you know how i can power this for a foundry ive seen others do it but they are not replying