A couple of times, I've used old pie tins. I would make a mold out of
something (like packed sand), and hold the pie tin with a tong-thing, and
melt it into the mold using a blow torch. It's not the world's best thing,
but it works pretty good for making things like wheels.
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-Jason
(roblwill_at_usaor.net)
ICQ#-1730318
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> From: Sam Ismail <dastar_at_ncal.verio.com>
> To: Discussion re-collecting of classic computers
<classiccmp_at_u.washington.edu>
> Subject: Re: Kids these days
> Date: Friday, September 18, 1998 8:16 PM
>
> On Fri, 18 Sep 1998, Max Eskin wrote:
>
> > But what about the metal parts? Those aren't any cheaper...but you're
>
> Metal can be found very cheaply at the big home stores. Also, look
> around! Scrap yards, flea markets, etc. You can find many sources for
> the raw materials for the framework.
>
> Sam Alternate e-mail:
dastar_at_siconic.com
>
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Received on Fri Sep 18 1998 - 19:53:36 BST