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Backyard Metalcasting: A Guide to Safe and Effective Casting

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Metal Basics

Thermite, Everything Hobbyists Should Know

December 16, 2022

Heat; the most essential part of any foundry. In building and exploring your backyard … Read more

Metalcasting

Types of Crucibles for a Home Foundry

December 16, 2022

Metalcasting offers countless possibilities of interesting projects one can undertake from home. Whether you … Read more

Metalcasting

How to Melt Aluminum Cans at Home

December 16, 2022

When you’re inspired to do some DIY projects at home, you can find yourself … Read more

Metal Basics

Best Places to Find Scrap Aluminum For Your Home Foundry

December 14, 2022

One of the great joys of building a home foundry is recycling old items, … Read more

Metal Basics

How to Tell if Something is Aluminum

December 14, 2022

Aluminum is one of the best and easiest metals to melt in a home … Read more

Metalcasting

Common Metalcasting Defects You Might Encounter in Your Foundry

October 19, 2022

Whether you’re building a home foundry or you’re working in an industrial setting, you’re … Read more

Metalcasting

Homemade Ceramic Crucibles

October 19, 2022

Note: This article was originally published in 2005. Most metalcasters use a crucible made … Read more

Metalcasting

Jason’s Oil Burner

October 12, 2022

Editor’s Note: This article describes an oil burning backyard foundry that Jason built in … Read more

Metalcasting

Justin’s Oil Burner

October 12, 2022

Editor’s Note: This guest post shares an oil burner built by Justin in the … Read more

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