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Comment on What kinds of paints or inks can I use on die-cast aluminium? by Jay

Jay — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 00:48:59 +0000

If the black that is on it now is a primer, then that is good but if it is not a primer then you will need to prime it before you paint it. And i would use an Acrylic Lacquer paint, which you can find at an auto store. Acrylic Lacquer is what is used on automobiles, it has a very tuff surface when it dries. Also after you paint it with designs or whatever. I would also use a couple coats of Clear Acrylic Lacquer Spray about 2 to 3 coats to protect the paint in case you should bump it or it gets scratched in some way. Let dry thoroughly after each clear coat before applying the next coat.Oh ! and be sure the primer is for lacquer also .
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Comment on What kinds of paints or inks can I use on die-cast aluminium? by derfini

derfini — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 00:07:59 +0000

Sounds like car touching-up paints would be best for your purposes. It comes in as many colours as cars, so plenty of choice. You can buy them in spray cans or small pots (also you can look out for model-craft paints in tiny pots). Spray would be good for a background cover. You may need to key the surface by a light sanding first.
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Comment on Metal casting? Where and cost? by Clive C

Clive C — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 04:52:59 +0000

try here http://www.cnczone.com
Register and they have a RFQ (request for quote) section and different people will give u estimates. You will need some dimensions though.
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Comment on FoundryTour, Spokane Steel Foundry, Spokane Industries, Inc. by D342DIESEL

D342DIESEL — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 20:06:14 +0000

Is this in spokane …
Is this in spokane washington

Comment on FoundryTour, Spokane Steel Foundry, Spokane Industries, Inc. by industrialvid

industrialvid — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 20:06:14 +0000

Yes it is – Spokane …
Yes it is – Spokane Industrial park.

Comment on FoundryTour, Spokane Steel Foundry, Spokane Industries, Inc. by train2110

train2110 — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 20:06:14 +0000

I spent three good …
I spent three good years working here. I was a bit sad when I left to move cross country.

I see that not that much has changed by the look of it. Those grates over the pits are still difficult to close after tapping the furnace!

Comment on FoundryTour, Spokane Steel Foundry, Spokane Industries, Inc. by JCLabs

JCLabs — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 20:06:14 +0000

Thats one of the …
Thats one of the coolest foundry videos I’ve seen. Thanks for making it.

Comment on Removing rare chime bells from Channing Church steeple by sjowert

sjowert — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 20:06:11 +0000

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HOLLAAAND

Comment on aluminum casting by pr5021

pr5021 — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 20:06:06 +0000

Hi guys! I have …
Hi guys! I have several questions about aluminum, you melt the aluminum with carbon? or how long it takes to melt a quantity of aluminum as you show in the video. Probably about as l00 used soda cans not?

Comment on aluminum casting by oldfieldcycles

oldfieldcycles — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 20:06:06 +0000

the aluminum is …
the aluminum is melted by itself. we used a propane torch. the material was mostly bicycle frames and window parts. you can use cans, but it will take a lot of them.