casting hanger nuts for Coleman 316 arc lantern - making the mold

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  1. Bruce Kuda

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    well project came to a halt while I wait for parts-- so as not to waste an evening I started on the fabrication for the hanger nut on top-- going to cast them out of a nickle zinc alloy-- should be strong enough--but if not I'll borrow my buddies oy-acetlyne torch and make them out of brass-- here's the scenario to make the mold - the mold needs to dry completely so maybe tomorrow or the next night I will actually cast some


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    Look forward to seeing the first one produced. :thumbup:
     
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    That’s great work, Bruce. And a very good tutorial on casting.

    Best regards

    Tony

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    here is a video I just shot using one of my old plumbers pot furnace to melt the zinc!-- love these monster GPA things!!

     
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    Well done Bruce. It marvellous how we, as lamp collectors, are so adept in learning new skills to fettle our treasures.
    Cheers
    Pete
     
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    this whole lantern/lamp hobby has really made me expand my knowledge and abilities in the shop-- some times even I am surprised about what we can learn to do if we can't find a part !! :-) ~~~ my whole reproduction project for the 316 LANTERNS started because I cold not find a collar on ebay---- it got out of hand quickly !!! ha ha
     
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    @Bruce Kuda and there lies one of the great attractions for our hobby, the ingenuity and resources that we conjure up.
    Cheers
    Pete
     
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    The cast hanger looks good Bruce. :clap:
    Very informative post. :thumbup:
     

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