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Re: [DL] making molds and casting



You do realize that by blowtorch we mean small tank of propane and an adjustable
valve....

Dirk "It's really quite cheap" R.

Nick Zachariasen wrote:

> > Well, try using clay or plaster or whatever to make a mold of the metal
> wheel, then put the wax into this, and
> > neaten it up with a knife afterwards. Not having seen the wheel, I have no
> idea how complex it is, but... I have > the exact same problem with the
> wings on one of the _only_ posse of devil bats that I have gotten hold of.
> If
> > you pull this of somehow, please let me know. Devil bats are cool, but not
> without wings. :(
>
> O.K., I figured I'd have to do something like this, but the problem lies in
> creating the mold of both sides at once.  Also, how do I melt the metal
> without a blowtorch?
>
> Nick "mothers and important things don't mix" Zachariasen
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