[TheForge] Aluminum smelting

[fnanvil at aol.com]

The economy of it depends on what he wants to cast.  Besides a furnace, 
crucible, and tools for handling the hot metal, you need flasks, 
correct clay and your patterns.  And the knowledge of what you are 
doing so you do not get moisture into the molds.  Scary to think of 
what could happen with liquid 1400 degree aluminum and moisture.

I would take the scrap and turn it in for $$ at a local scrapyard.  Or 
find a small foundry that will take the metal in return for casting 
done for you.

Bottom line...don't do it yourself without a lot of knowledge and 
equipment.

J. Kavett


-----Original Message-----
From: Mark Novak <mark at fireworkspdx.com>
To: The Forge <theforge at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Wed, Sep 9, 2009 11:47 am
Subject: [TheForge] Aluminum smelting



My friend has accumulated a large amount of supposedly high-quality
aluminum scrap from hospital surplus (crutches, etc...). He was
wondering how to melt it down and cast it. Any good sources of info/
recommendations for him?

Thanks,
Mark
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