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Justin’s Oil Burner

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Jason’s Oil Burner

September 10, 2023

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

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Homemade Ceramic Crucibles

September 10, 2023

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

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Common Metalcasting Defects You Might Encounter in Your Foundry

September 10, 2023

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

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How to Tell if Something is Aluminum

September 10, 2023

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

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Best Places to Find Scrap Aluminum For Your Home Foundry

September 10, 2023

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

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How to Melt Aluminum Cans at Home

September 10, 2023

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

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Types of Crucibles for a Home Foundry

September 10, 2023

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

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Thermite, Everything Hobbyists Should Know

September 10, 2023

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

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Backyard Metalcasting: A Guide to Safe and Effective Casting

September 10, 2023

Metalcasting is an exciting hobby for many, but it does come with its risks. … Read more

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