Exactly, below the melting point of Brass which makes alloying a bit tricky in my experience.
Alloy of brass and zink in a home foundry
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Re: Alloy of brass and zink in a home foundry
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Re: Alloy of brass and zink in a home foundry
Sure, Scotty, anything you can share is welcome. Most of us are learning, not pro's.
I have extensive experience in melting with gas furnaces, and the heavy use of fluxes. However, that experience is restricted to the melting of silver. I know that fluxing is really hard on not only the crucible, but the furnace as well. Brazing flux use that you mentioned earlier would most likely not be a good idea (for that reason), but the use of glass, as you suggested, may be far more forgiving.
I'd suggest that most any glass would work, so long as it is not borosilicate glass, which melts at a much higher temperature.
H
I have extensive experience in melting with gas furnaces, and the heavy use of fluxes. However, that experience is restricted to the melting of silver. I know that fluxing is really hard on not only the crucible, but the furnace as well. Brazing flux use that you mentioned earlier would most likely not be a good idea (for that reason), but the use of glass, as you suggested, may be far more forgiving.
I'd suggest that most any glass would work, so long as it is not borosilicate glass, which melts at a much higher temperature.
H
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Re: Alloy of brass and zink in a home foundry
With a two person pouring shank, this requires a 3rd body.
Scotty
Re: Alloy of brass and zink in a home foundry
Thanks! Pretty simple.
H
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Re: Alloy of brass and zink in a home foundry
Scotty
Re: Alloy of brass and zink in a home foundry
I had a couple of those yesterday. I was pouring brass and got it way too hot. Opened the lid and.... it's really bright.