Uploaded April 2017 | Updated September 2026, 4 hours ago
Try this for killer efficiency. Stop letting your scrapping process rob your foundry efficiency. I get this question a lot: what metal do you use for sand casting? I use aluminum, but not just any aluminum and certainly not beverage cans. I like to find parts that have been cast in sand originally. This means the alloy is a good one for sand casting such as A356. I will also use die cast part from alloys such as A383. Since I have run out of metal to cast parts for the Gingery Shaper I am building, I figured it would be a good opportunity to answer the question about the source of my metal. I use a circular saw to break down some components, which seems exceptionally dangerous to me. Be sure to understand how to do this safely before trying. Read the full article on my website: makercise.com/killer-efficiency-scrapping-aluminum
Exercise your inner maker, protect your inner maker, use PPE when required, and your brain at all times. You should not attempt this unless you understand how to do so safely and are confident you will do it safely.
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Check out the full lathe project playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9d6LkFNP1fGjdW2RxqSHdSO9D1FEl36c
Support this project directly: patreon.com/makercise
Below you'll find my affiliate links. If you click the link and make a purchase, I receive a commission. You can read my full disclosure policy here- makercise.com/privacy-policy/:
The Charcoal Foundry (Book 1) - amzn.to/2iPAiwy
The Metal Lathe (Book 2) - amzn.to/2jEnR6C
The Metal Shaper (Book 3) - amzn.to/2jEniJU
The Milling Machine (Book 4) - amzn.to/2iseuZW
The Drill Press (Book 5) - amzn.to/2jEsTQL
The Dividing Head and Deluxe Accessories (Book 6) - amzn.to/2jf7jpq
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Try this for killer efficiency. Stop letting your scrapping process rob your foundry efficiency. I get this question a lot: what metal do you use for sand casting? I use aluminum, but not just any aluminum and certainly not beverage cans. I like to find parts that have been cast in sand originally. This means the alloy is a good one for sand casting such as A356. I will also use die cast part from alloys such as A383. Since I have run out of metal to cast parts for the Gingery Shaper I am building, I figured it would be a good opportunity to answer the question about the source of my metal. I use a circular saw to break down some components, which seems exceptionally dangerous to me. Be sure to understand how to do this safely before trying. Read the full article on my website: makercise.com/killer-efficiency-scrapping-aluminum
Exercise your inner maker, protect your inner maker, use PPE when required, and your brain at all times. You should not attempt this unless you understand how to do so safely and are confident you will do it safely.
Sign-up for early access to project videos:
makercise.com/signup
Check out the full shaper project playlist:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9d6LkFNP1fEdw-SPCSIUX8NP0x8McHtW
Check out the full lathe project playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9d6LkFNP1fGjdW2RxqSHdSO9D1FEl36c
Support this project directly: patreon.com/makercise
Below you'll find my affiliate links. If you click the link and make a purchase, I receive a commission. You can read my full disclosure policy here- makercise.com/privacy-policy/:
The Charcoal Foundry (Book 1) - amzn.to/2iPAiwy
The Metal Lathe (Book 2) - amzn.to/2jEnR6C
The Metal Shaper (Book 3) - amzn.to/2jEniJU
The Milling Machine (Book 4) - amzn.to/2iseuZW
The Drill Press (Book 5) - amzn.to/2jEsTQL
The Dividing Head and Deluxe Accessories (Book 6) - amzn.to/2jf7jpq
Check out Makercise on:
makercise.com/instagram
makercise.com/facebook
makercise.com/twitter
