First Casting Experience

[Plink]

Finding saltpeter is actually quite easy. Any fireworks supplier like Skylighter has it. Also many pharmacists have it in 1/4 lb jars. The fireworks grade product is probably higher quality and certainly less expensive. Also, any place that sells sausage and ham making supplies has it. A lot of fireworks hobbyists make their own powders, including the black powder booster charge. I don't know the exact legalities, but apparently it's legal to make limited quantities.

 

[Aries-]

possably down in the states. but up here in canada its hard to find saltpeter.

no fireworks suppliers up here realy. justplaces that sell fireworks.

 

[take1a]

Fluxing

Thanks Steve 499 for the info on fluxing. Also appreciate the reassurance that it's not as complicated as it sounds.

 

[sheepdip]

I dont cast and dont think I ever will but this has been a great read.

 

[O.S.O.K.]

the outdoor casting experience

I just took another look at the pics that Hildo posted in this thread and it ocurred to me that casting outdoors over a fire would be much more relaxing than working in a shop or garage using an electric smelter.... you could make 'smores' for a break

For the uninitiated, 'smores' are made with graham crackers, marshmallows and chocolate - you toast the marshmallow (sp?) and put it with a piece of chocolate between the graham crackers to make a little sandwich.

 

[hildo]

Got to try them smores onces.
Never got further than a hamburger after casting

Tough enough to get a fire started too.
Good suggestion: plug in that air compressor and get her blowing.
Keep your distance or you'll blow everything all over the place.
Compressors work!