Would like to make these my first castings

[wachuko]

Following Mark on YouTube... he will make the .stl files available once he is done with the build.

Would love to make these the first casting I try making... would be so cool.

 

[pontiac428]

Are you going to make wood block patterns and pour in green sand? It should work great. You could mill them out of billet, too, but I know you're excited to melt the metal with fire. Looking forward to it.

 

[wachuko]

Are you going to make wood block patterns and pour in green sand? It should work great. You could mill them out of billet, too, but I know you're excited to melt the metal with fire. Looking forward to it.

He will share the 3D printer file. I will print out the patterns. Yes, using that green sand...

I already made one float lock vise...all out of steel...



Figured I would make another one. This one would be a different style and will be giving me a chance to try to make something out of melted metal... yeah, I want to play with FIRE! hahahahhaa

 

[pontiac428]

If this will be your second float lock, I am looking forward to seeing how you improved upon the first! Just imagine!

Now you're raised the bar...

 

[wachuko]

Forgot to update this thread.

Series is done: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbPzkHRZCQB92IALHAJWJIBbL6xG0Tf-d&si=jpTGQUSqX75wTXzF

And he has shared all the files. For those interested in doing the same.

You can download the folder of build resources here (it's free) : https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/vlmgzs99t2fj24ybsfex9/h?rlkey=s3wcg0l3kq0nfp2cgh02mkvx9&dl=0