Foundry Furnace

The structure used to melt the casting material is called a furnace or cupola. Since I only use the low melting point materials (Aluminum, Pot Metal and Lead), I can use my forges to melt the material in iron crucibles. A propane burner (crab cooker) could probably also be used. If the higher temperature materials are to be melted then a special refractory furnace should be constructed as described in the references.
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Small iron crucible in forge. Aluminum melt ready to pour.
Be extremely carefull when pouring. The melt is very unforgiving.
Wear a long leather apron and good thick leather shoes. No Nikes here!!!
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Molds ready to pour. Note hold-down weights Molds after pouring
The flask on the right is for leftover melt after pouring. NEVER run out of melt when pouring.

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