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casting furnace

Built from a 55 gallon steel drum our casting furnace melted down aluminum, brass, or bronze that was poured into sand or block molds to create parts such as the propeller blades, bow rollers, anodes, cleats and more.

Videos and images

DIY Metal Casting Furnace - Part 1
DIY Metal Casting Furnace - Part 2
Metal Casting Furnace Test

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