lol, cod piece, a grill would be bling, but I would def take it to a jeweler and get it iced, haha... thats funny
Were not making the cookware from aluminum, just iron.
Today I cast 2 bookends, 1 bowling pin in aluminum and 2 pieces in bronze.(working on getting pics up)
Uhmm, as far as being limited(not real sure what you're asking but)-> heres the types of patterns I've done: Matchplate, cope and drag, molding machine, cored, loose and core box. We might get to "lost wax/foam" in March, which will be pretty awesome.
We're using a Permabond for the molds which consists of oil, sand(silica cuz it's cheap), western clay, and a few other things to complete the concoction.
We will be moving to "green sand" with a carbonaceous material, such as sea coal, to pour some ferrous metals. That will be taking place within the next few weeks.
Other than lack of materials and such, we're not very limited as of right now, later in the semester when things get more demanding and complex, I'm sure mold/core sizes will become an issue, as well as the gating systems..
Thanks for the ideas!! I may end up casting a steering wheel for a gokart.. not sure yet, I would like to get some more ideas from you creative people!!! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" />