OT RE: BLAM, BLAM, BLAM! ;]

From: Joe <rigdonj_at_intellistar.net>
Date: Wed Aug 26 22:02:31 1998

At 11:17 PM 8/26/98 +0100, you wrote:
>[Metalwork at home]
>
>FOr the record, I have absolutely no interest in firearms...

  Probably just as well since you're in the UK!


>
>Metal casting is also possible at home. You can make the pattern on the
>lathe, make a mould using foundry sand and melt the metal either in a
>coke furnace, or preferably an electricly heated one. Not trivial to do,
>but not beyond what some people will try. In fact I must have a go one day.

  Look for the series of books written by Dave Gingerly. He has an entire
series that explains how to build a charcoal fueled furnace and then use it
to build a lathe and mill and all kinds of accessories like rotary tables.

    Joe
Received on Wed Aug 26 1998 - 22:02:31 BST

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