Tag Archives: DIY

Alternative Sand-casting Method (Instructable Video)

Posted on January 16, 2010 by admin

Instructable video using readily available tools and materials in the kitchen, in order to cast pewter metal. A mix of salt, water and flour is used instead of sand. Entire process carried out in the kitchen. Duration : 0:10:58

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Robo CNC Router : Part 06 : X-axis leadscrew, and some Aluminum casting

Posted on January 2, 2010 by admin

Replaced the X lead screw for a ballscrew 20×05. In this video you see the assembly off the x-axis. And I’m casting a aluminum bracket for the ballnut Max x-axis travel 3000mm/min Duration : 0:3:25

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Aluminum casting session pt. 1

Posted on December 16, 2009 by admin

Casting some parts for the Gingery Lathe and Shaper in aluminum. Duration : 0:4:29

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DIY Aluminium Casting experiment

Posted on December 11, 2009 by admin

This is a clip of us pouring our molten aluminium from our crucible into our mould. Aluminium from a bell housing, a gearbox, a rocker cover and an alloy wheel. It worked a treat! We do other stuff too. Click … Continue reading →

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