Mine came rounded. And Roy pointed it out to me when I got into this hobby. Just like he just did. Thanks Roy.
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Mine came rounded. And Roy pointed it out to me when I got into this hobby. Just like he just did. Thanks Roy.
Found this Tom:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cerrosafe
Thanks Roy. I was about to ask what it is. What are you going to use for a mould Tom? Silicone usually is the stuff of choice. I bet you have high heat silicone laying around. You could lightly oil a wedge, push it into some silicone and let it cure.
I have not done it in this way but the neatest looking way to cast pewter is to make a mold that looks like a LP record and cast it in the middle while it is spinning.
If it melts at such a low temp, my idea is a length of aluminum angle with some adjustable feet of 2 holes tapped on one edge with 2 screws and the ends closed-off.
Get my angle right and be certain it is leveled with the screws and lay it in with a propane torch.. Will then be a bar of wedge to be cut off and shaped.
By changing the angle and gauging the depth, different thicknesses/angles can be made.
If you cast them they could be 90% or more finished.
But finished for what?
Yes i can see your point.
Sort of like a multiple size sinker or jig mold. You cast ten at a time but are only interested in a couple of them..........
At that point cut to size and clean up the edge. Nice idea Tom. :beer1: