http://www.isnare.com/?s=author&a=Kent+Klein Computers and Technology Kent Klein Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=263759&ca=Computers+and+Technology Metal Casting is more than just an excuse to play with molten metal it is actually a great way to create art and complicated pieces of machinery or other items that would otherwise be nearly impossible to make. Metal Casting is really a great way to save money...while playing with molten metal. The... Computers and Technology Kent Klein Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=263760&ca=Computers+and+Technology Many believe that iron casting is just simply out of reach for small furnaces but this is not the case. While alloys like aluminum are more prevalent in home foundries. Artists and hobbyists have also used brass, bronze, and even iron to fulfill their casting needs. Industrial foundries commonly use... Computers and Technology Kent Klein Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=263761&ca=Computers+and+Technology Lost Foam Casting is a relatively new casting process compared to other metal casting procedures that date far back into antiquity. The first patent for Lost Foam Casting was made in 1958 but it was not until 1964 that what we know commonly as Lost Foam Casting was introduced. Lost Foam Casting is a... Computers and Technology Kent Klein Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=264167&ca=Computers+and+Technology Lost Wax Casting is an ancient technique that has been used to create very complicated metal castings and involved pieces that would other wise be impossible either because of economic reasons or manufacturing reasons. Everyone from small jewelers to large industrial foundries can use Lost Wax Casti... Computers and Technology Kent Klein Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=264168&ca=Computers+and+Technology Metal casting is known and loved for the high temperatures, glowing molten metal, and the possibility to make nearly anything. Metal and their alloys are not the only things that can be used in casting. Casting in plastic, most notably resin casting, is becoming popular with artists and jewelers loo... Computers and Technology Kent Klein Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=264170&ca=Computers+and+Technology Metal casting is an ancient technique that has a variety of applications and purposes. Civilizations from the dawn of time to present day have used metal working as a way of creating artistic, religious, and practical items. The process of metal casting involves melting metals at high temperatures a... Computers and Technology Kent Klein Tue, 17 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=263324&ca=Computers+and+Technology The Do It Yourself movement is certainly not a new one. The term, DIY was popularized in the 1950s but the concept has been around for ages. The concept behind DIY is undertaking a variety of projects either home improvement, restoration, or arts and craft without the help of paid professionals. Rec... Computers and Technology Kent Klein Tue, 17 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=263320&ca=Computers+and+Technology Metal Casters have the luxury of choosing between several casting methods to accomplish their goals. Often times the metal caster chooses one method and sticks with it for several years until need directs him to another. Of course, there are those adventurous few who like to sample each casting meth... Computers and Technology Kent Klein Tue, 17 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=263321&ca=Computers+and+Technology The most noticeable item in any backyard foundry is the furnace. This is no surprise really, because without the furnace the entire metal casting operation would be nonexistent. The furnace can take really any size and form depending upon the need and budget of the metal caster. What really makes ho... Computers and Technology Kent Klein Sat, 14 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=262960&ca=Computers+and+Technology Metal Casting provides the hobbyist with a great way to create personalized parts and pieces that may otherwise be unattainable or far too expensive. Casting is an ancient art that is still is use to this day by major industries to artists to those with backyard foundries. This skill is a valuable o...