FOUNDRY PATTERN MAKING part 2 Steam Engine metal casting tubalcain
February 19, 2010 - 4:13 am
This will be a multi part video on foundry pattern making. A wooden pattern is used to make an impression in the sand mold. A silica sand core is inserted to produce the cylinder bore in the casting. A wood pattern of the cylinder is turned on the Clausing lathe.
Duration : 0:9:20
February 19th, 2010 at 4:13 am
Thanks great video.
Thanks great video.
February 19th, 2010 at 4:13 am
About how I had …
About how I had learned it my self. I love to see simple technique like this put to good use and presserved.
February 19th, 2010 at 4:13 am
This is fascinating …
This is fascinating stuff. I love your detailed explanations because they are showing me that there is a reason and purpose for every detail, however insignificant it might seem, and how important those details are in achieving a finished product.
Thank you for doing these videos, they are educational and enjoyable.
Best Wishes,
Brendan
February 19th, 2010 at 4:13 am
Once again, thanks …
Once again, thanks for your efforts – good stuff !
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