{ "item_title" : "How To Do Metal Casting From Scratch", "item_author" : [" Warren T. Kessler "], "item_description" : "Turn Raw Metal Into Something You Made With Your Own HandsMetal casting can look intimidating when all you see are glowing furnaces, molten metal, unfamiliar tools, and complicated molds. How To Do Metal Casting From Scratch is designed to take the mystery out of the process by giving beginners a structured path from basic foundry knowledge to planning, molding, melting, pouring, finishing, and troubleshooting.Instead of jumping straight into the dramatic part of the craft, this guide builds your understanding in the right order. You will learn how casting works, how to plan a backyard foundry, how to choose appropriate metals and equipment, and how to develop the preparation habits that matter before the furnace is ever lit.: chatgpt-content-reference{index=0}Inside, You'll Discover How To: Understand the complete casting process from pattern to finished partPlan and organize a practical backyard foundry and workshopUnderstand aluminum, brass, bronze, alloys, melting ranges, and pouring temperaturesLearn furnace fundamentals and follow a step-by-step furnace-building processSelect crucibles, tongs, shanks, skimmers, and other essential toolsCreate patterns and plan molds with proper draft, shrinkage, and machining allowancesPrepare green sand and build two-part sand molds step by stepUnderstand sprues, runners, gates, risers, and ventingWork through aluminum casting before progressing to more demanding copper alloysFinish castings and diagnose common problems such as porosity, shrinkage, cold shuts, and misrunsThe book also includes reference charts, safety checklists, a casting-defect quick reference, a casting log, review questions, an answer key, glossary, references, and index, giving you useful material to return to as your skills develop.: chatgpt-content-reference{index=1}Important Disclaimer: This book is for general educational and informational purposes only. Metal casting involves molten metal, extreme temperatures, fire, fumes, and other serious hazards. It is not a substitute for qualified hands-on instruction or professional safety training. Always follow current equipment instructions, applicable local rules, and appropriate safety procedures.: chatgpt-content-reference{index=2}Whether your goal is to explore a traditional metalworking craft, create small custom parts, reproduce simple objects, or simply understand how a home foundry operates, How To Do Metal Casting From Scratch gives you a progressive beginner-focused framework instead of leaving you to piece the process together from scattered information.Your first successful casting begins long before the metal melts. Start building the knowledge, preparation, and practical understanding that can make every future project more deliberate. Don't wait until another unfinished idea gets pushed to the back of your workshop.Get your copy today and begin your metal-casting journey from the very first step.", "item_img_path" : "https://covers1.booksamillion.com/covers/bam/9/79/817/865/9798178658000_b.jpg", "price_data" : { "retail_price" : "24.99", "online_price" : "24.99", "our_price" : "24.99", "club_price" : "24.99", "savings_pct" : "0", "savings_amt" : "0.00", "club_savings_pct" : "0", "club_savings_amt" : "0.00", "discount_pct" : "10", "store_price" : "" } }

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