[TheForge] RE: Casting; to be or not to be...

[Larry Brown]

I recommend the proper tongs to hold the crucible and a supply of running 
water near by in case of accidents. molten metal splashes like water if the 
crucible gets dropped or breaks. Sand on the ground and a low wall can help 
safety
L Brown


At 02:26 PM 8/2/2006 -0400, you wrote:
>Bronze?  Seems to me Aubrey was asking about casting brass.  There
>really is no question that casting aluminum is easier and safer than
>casting brass.  Temperature.  Fumes.  Weight.  Composition of melt.
>
>You crawl before you walk and walk before you run.  Or do you believe
>in throwing a non-swimmer in the deep end?
>
>BTW, my Gingery furnace has a lid and is fine to work around.
>
>Bruce
>NJ