(Part 2) Best products from r/Metalfoundry

We found 20 comments on r/Metalfoundry discussing the most recommended products. We ran sentiment analysis on each of these comments to determine how redditors feel about different products. We found 38 products and ranked them based on the amount of positive reactions they received. Here are the products ranked 21-40. You can also go back to the previous section.

33. Etekcity 1022 Digital Laser Infrared Thermometer Temperature Gun Non-contact -58℉~1022℉ (-50℃ ~ 550℃) with Adjustable Emissivity & Max Measure for Meat Refrigerator Pool Oven, Blue (Not for Human)

    Features:
  • BETTER ACCURACY: The distance to spot ratio is 12: 1; Measure surface temperature ranging from -58°F -1022°F / -50°C - 550°C; With higher precision ≥100°C2% / ≤100°C2°C, meaning the Laser grip 1022 assure greater accuracy; Response time: ≤500Ms
  • ADJUSTABLE EMISSIVITY: Emissivity is the measure of an object's ability to emit infrared energy. Emitted energy indicates the temperature of the object. Adjustable emissivity improves measurement accuracy across different surface types, just regulate the emissivity of your 1022 according to the instruction(0. 1-1. 0)
  • MULTIFUNCTION: 1022 features with maximum measure function; The LCD screen is back-light, it also has an auto-off function and a low battery indicator to extend the battery life so you never accidentally run out of juice (battery included)
  • VERSATILE DESIGN: Infrared Technology makes this thermometer handy to measure the surface temperature of various objects especially temperatures above boiling points and below freezing points; Use it when you are cooking and barbequing, performing auto maintenance, doing home repairs, and a host of other tasks
  • NOTE: For best accuracy, the distance between the thermometer and object of measurement should approximately be 14. 17 inches (36cm); Temperature readings from this devices are inanimate objects, the measured temperature for humans or animals will not be correct; FDA, FCC, CE compliant; Class 2 laser, optical power 0. 5-0. 9mW
  • This product is an industrial thermometer which should be not intended for medial usage.
Etekcity 1022 Digital Laser Infrared Thermometer Temperature Gun Non-contact -58℉~1022℉ (-50℃ ~ 550℃) with Adjustable Emissivity & Max Measure for Meat Refrigerator Pool Oven, Blue (Not for Human)
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u/Thermophile- · 1 pointr/Metalfoundry

I used this premade refractory lining on my blast furnace. It goes on in thin layers, and hardens to a very hard and durable coating.

I don’t usually recommend products like this, but it worked very well for me. I have abused it, used it, and even accidentally melted some steel onto it.

I don’t think it will work as well for you, as it is only as strong as the stuff it is on. If the plaster expands much, it will crack. If the plaster turns to powder, it will come off. My furnace used a stronger and harder refractory cement.

It would probably work in the furnace, because it can handle the heat, but the lid might not do so well.

u/BackyardFoundryGuy · 1 pointr/Metalfoundry

Its a cast iron ingot mold

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000N8HW46

previously i didn't need to set it back down on the ground (old foundry was 1/2 the size). But my hands were too hot due to reaching into the foundry.

u/esdraelon · 1 pointr/Metalfoundry

You know, I'm not sure. I almost got a weed burner.

I ended up getting this off of amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01A6H6MEY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I have used charcoal up until now to do ~10 lbs melts. I have not tried that burner, yet.

u/Enohp119 · 4 pointsr/Metalfoundry

The Charcoal Foundry (Build Your... https://www.amazon.com/dp/1878087002?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

David gingery has a whole series starting with making a foundry and eventually making your own machine tools.

u/AlwaysAtRiverwood · 1 pointr/Metalfoundry

Where can I get anthracite coal from and is it used basically the same way as charcoal? I found this on Amazon.

Also can you tell me more about how to use diesel?

u/Valjean_The_Dark_One · 2 pointsr/Metalfoundry

I'm actually about to start casting dice and I've established a decent method of producing the wax models. I started with a blank die (my local game shop sells blanks, you can buy them online if you can't find any local), and I used a silicon food molding putty I found on amazon to make a mold of the blank. From there you fill the mold with wax and you can add your numbers to the wax and then continue from there with the lost wax method.

If you're more comfortable carving the numbers into the dice blanks that works just as well, but it might make the putty mold not come off as cleanly.

u/WakeUpNeo__ · 1 pointr/Metalfoundry

Ya, I have these. Its my last resort, it will mess up some of the finishing polish though. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00XJINV42/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

u/redinnola · 1 pointr/Metalfoundry

This goes to 1022 degrees Fahrenheit. Not sure is you're referring to F or C when you say 500 degrees.

Etekcity 1022 Digital Laser Infrared Thermometer Temperature Gun Non-contact -58℉~1022℉ (-50℃ ~ 550℃) with Adjustable Emissivity & Max Measure for Meat Refrigerator Pool Oven https://www.amazon.com/dp/B013X0NQT0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_mLLgDb90GA0JV

u/estolad · 2 pointsr/Metalfoundry

You can build a naturally aspirated propane burner like this for pretty cheap. "Naturally aspirated" means the burner pulls in all the air it needs by itself, so you don't need a blower or anything. You won't be able to melt iron with one of these, but it's all you need for aluminum and copper alloys

Next you'll need a body for the furnace. A lot of guys use old rusted-out 20lb propane cylinders. If you do this, you need to take the valve off the top and fill the cylinder with water before you start cutting it up, otherwise you risk having the little bit of residual gas inside blow up and kill you dead. Don't fuck around with this

Now you'll need something to insulate your furnace. You'll see a lot of recipes for homebrew refractories which you should ignore. None of them work as well as kaowool. Line your furnace with 2" of this stuff, and then coat the interior with some ITC-100 or similar. Don't skip that step. You need to have the kaowool coated because it's similar to asbestos and it's extremely bad to breathe the little particles that break off during operation