[TheForge] one time use crucible

[Dan Brewer]

I didn't miss the inexpensive part.  I have just had two crucible failures
and do not suggest the use of a metal crucible.  I you do want to go down
that road Walmart has small stainless kitchen ware that will work for a one
time use.  Be aware that the pouring temp of bronze is close to the melting
temp of the stainless.  Try not to aim your flame at the crucible.  It will
keep the crucible alive longer.

Dan in Auburn 

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You missed the cheep. To buy a real crucible is going to be 50 to 100 bucks.
For that I might as well have the plate made. Which will lose the "made from
the scrap idea" The pipe idea might work I need to look in the scrap pile.
Dan Scheid
/
Where in So Cal.  In the City Of industry there are several places that sell
supplies.
<http://www.macraesbluebook.com/search/product_company_list.cfm?prod_code=32
51600&region=California-CA >


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http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&safe=off&client=firefox-a&rls=org.mozilla:
en-US:official&hs=1z8&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=foundry+supplies&near=City+of+Industry
,+CA&fb=1&view=text&sa=X&oi=local_group&resnum=4&ct=more-results&cd=1 >

5 # of bronze is about 8 liquid oz in mass
Here are the results of two searches



Dan in Auburn WA 

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Sorry left coast So. Ca
Dan
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Dan, you anywhere near WV?  I may have a #5 crucible on the bus, which 
is now conveniently parked outside my door.


Dan Scheid wrote:
> I'm building my house . I would like to take the left over scrap copper
wire
> mix it with some tin I have and make a bronze foundation plate. I have a
gas
> forge large enough  but I don't have any crusibles. So I'm looking for
Ideas
> on something I can melt 5# or more in for a one time pour. Cheep
> Dan Scheid
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