Anybody try casting aluminum parts?
 

I have a shitload of aluminum cans, since scrap fell on its face, I was thinking about melting them down and making some larger ITB's and other items.

Re: Anybody try casting aluminum parts?
 

do some ------- research on the internet.

Re: Anybody try casting aluminum parts?
 

I know how to do it, Just wanted to know if anybody else tried

Re: Anybody try casting aluminum parts?
 

this isn't china :-*

Re: Anybody try casting aluminum parts?
 

Right, I'm not adding lead to the mix :1

Re: Anybody try casting aluminum parts?
 

What kind of furnace will you use to melt it? How are you gonna remove all the paint and other impurities?

Re: Anybody try casting aluminum parts?
 

:1

Re: Anybody try casting aluminum parts?
 

Dan's workshop is excellent.

http://www.dansworkshop.com/aluminum-foundry/index.htm

Re: Anybody try casting aluminum parts?
 

i never have but I remember the 7th or 8th grade shop teacher used to do it all the time. He used sand with a touch of oil (I think) to let it be packed and hold shape. Then he used styrofoam to make the molds cause the molten aluminum burned it out easily. He always had aluminum coffee cups and ---- on his desk.

Re: Anybody try casting aluminum parts?
 

The bodies are 3104-H19, the tops are 5182-H49

why stop there?
http://www.popsci.com/node/30347