@@What2Melt_by_Randall hey, what brand is that foundry of yours? I’m actually a Bladesmith, and that would be the perfect size for me to cast small knife parts. I don’t need anything the size like Bigstackd or ArtbyAdrock uses.
Haha. The two channels I follow as well (BiGStackD and ArtbyAdrock). It’s what inspired me to attempt this skill. The foundry is an electrical furnace I found on amazon. Brand is called ToAuto. As you said, I didn’t want to start with anything crazy big as I was just starting so gave this electrical one a try. This type of furnace is used in jewelry stores for gold and silver and even copper. I’m glad I did get this as it was a perfect beginner foundry. It may be perfect for you based on your application. Here is the link from amazon. Prime too so quick shipping. Overall I’m happy with it. I am still getting the bigger propane foundry. More firepower. TOAUTO 3KG Gold Melting Furnace,1400W 2000F Digital Automatic Melting Furnace with Graphite Crucible for Melt Scrap, Silver, Gold, Copper, Aluminum 11 www.amazon.com/dp/B0814HF9DV/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_bGqLVepiPinVP
I like how you referenced the cliche melts at the beginning. Well played :) That gave me a chuckle. Have you tried turning malachite into copper yet? I think you'd have fun with that one if you haven't yet. Keep up the good work.
Hey Sustainable Craig! Love your RV Melt! Malachite into Copper? Wooohoo naw havent tried but now its on my radar! Appreciate that tip! Appreciate the comment on this video. My YT channel is my therapy on how to handle 2020, why I appreciate the support! Keep up your great work and look forward to more!
When I do my Nordic Gold alloy I tend to: - first melt down copper - it has highest melting point - add aluminium and tin - those metals after stirring decrease the melting/freeze point of the mixxed alloy - then I wait a bit for the alloy to cool down and when I see it start a bit to freeze then I start to heat it up again a bit to stop freezing - then I add zinc - it does not explode with zinc oxide like on your video - because the temperature is much lower - zinc oxides and blows like that when it reaches above boiling temperature of zinc which is ~907*C and the allox made of copper/aluminium/tin has about 950*C (cheched that by tests) - before adding zinc I stop heating up - after adding zinc good stir and then again wait because added zinc also decreases the melting/freeze point - and you are ready to go when alloy stops smoking - then you dont loose to much of the zinc inside because it stopped oxidizing take out he crucibe, skim the dross/oxided zinc and then pour :) That's how I do - try to do it by yourself next time :) I love the look of Nordic Gold it has perfect color for me :)
This is awesome
Thanks!!!
Great melt!! I’ve always loved Nordic gold, such a beautiful color. Can’t wait to see what you melt next!!
Thanks! Appreciate the comment. New melt videos (All types) every weekend. 😀
@@What2Melt_by_Randall hey, what brand is that foundry of yours? I’m actually a Bladesmith, and that would be the perfect size for me to cast small knife parts. I don’t need anything the size like Bigstackd or ArtbyAdrock uses.
Haha. The two channels I follow as well (BiGStackD and ArtbyAdrock). It’s what inspired me to attempt this skill.
The foundry is an electrical furnace I found on amazon. Brand is called ToAuto. As you said, I didn’t want to start with anything crazy big as I was just starting so gave this electrical one a try. This type of furnace is used in jewelry stores for gold and silver and even copper. I’m glad I did get this as it was a perfect beginner foundry. It may be perfect for you based on your application.
Here is the link from amazon. Prime too so quick shipping.
Overall I’m happy with it. I am still getting the bigger propane foundry. More firepower.
TOAUTO 3KG Gold Melting Furnace,1400W 2000F Digital Automatic Melting Furnace with Graphite Crucible for Melt Scrap, Silver, Gold, Copper, Aluminum 11 www.amazon.com/dp/B0814HF9DV/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_bGqLVepiPinVP
I like how you referenced the cliche melts at the beginning. Well played :) That gave me a chuckle. Have you tried turning malachite into copper yet? I think you'd have fun with that one if you haven't yet. Keep up the good work.
Hey Sustainable Craig! Love your RV Melt!
Malachite into Copper? Wooohoo naw havent tried but now its on my radar! Appreciate that tip!
Appreciate the comment on this video.
My YT channel is my therapy on how to handle 2020, why I appreciate the support!
Keep up your great work and look forward to more!
When I do my Nordic Gold alloy I tend to:
- first melt down copper - it has highest melting point
- add aluminium and tin - those metals after stirring decrease the melting/freeze point of the mixxed alloy
- then I wait a bit for the alloy to cool down and when I see it start a bit to freeze then I start to heat it up again a bit to stop freezing
- then I add zinc - it does not explode with zinc oxide like on your video - because the temperature is much lower - zinc oxides and blows like that when it reaches above boiling temperature of zinc which is ~907*C and the allox made of copper/aluminium/tin has about 950*C (cheched that by tests)
- before adding zinc I stop heating up
- after adding zinc good stir and then again wait because added zinc also decreases the melting/freeze point
- and you are ready to go when alloy stops smoking - then you dont loose to much of the zinc inside because it stopped oxidizing
take out he crucibe, skim the dross/oxided zinc and then pour :)
That's how I do - try to do it by yourself next time :) I love the look of Nordic Gold it has perfect color for me :)
You got this recipe broken down well. I may consider your recipe and directions the next time I redo it. Thanks 👍
another great one!
Thanks for the comment. Really appreciate it.
great golden color!
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Very nice! Looks incredible! I was hoping you where an alchemist and figured out how to make real gold. 😆
where do you sell it ??? how much price of it??