> Great... I know absolutely nothing about the casting process, but learning
> is good!

> Which makers know casting? Perhaps I can team up with one to work on a
> print we could try...

> I've not seen Frank around lately, but I can certainly email him.

> Also, if we've got any great casting stuff we can show off at Gallery
> Night, can someone coordinate?

> Pete

> On 9/24/12 4:01 PM, Royce Pipkins wrote:

> Frank did a lost ABS casting with the kiln and spin-caster. You are
> limited there to less than 3"x4" and whatever amount of metal you can stuff
> into the crucible.

> On Mon, Sep 24, 2012 at 3:55 PM, Pete Prodoehl <ras...@gmail.com> wrote:

>> I know it's possible...

>> I'm asking Bret, as the expert casting guy, if we can do it.

>> If he is against it, or hasn't done it yet, or is dying to do it... (or
>> if someone else has done it using our equipment) that's what I'm after. :)

>> Pete

>> On 9/24/12 3:38 PM, Kevin Crowley wrote:

>> Yes that what the guy did here.
>> http://3dtopo.com/lostPLA/

>> On Mon, Sep 24, 2012 at 3:33 PM, Pete Prodoehl <ras...@gmail.com> wrote:

>>> So... is it possible to use PLA or ABS from 3D prints?

>>> Pete

>>> On 9/24/12 3:05 PM, Bret Daniel wrote:

>>> ok, so here is where we are.

>>> We can cast Aluminum using propane

>>> if you want 1-off castings, then best way would be to use the router-cnc to carve the item out of the pink foam that is in excess at the ms.

>>> we will pack that into the petrobond, which is now on site

>>> and pour it.

>>> I have 1 propane tank at the ms. if anyone has any extra propane they want to donate, that would be good too.  starting next week, we can begin mold making tutorials.

>>> i am convinved that the diesel will require a new atomizer, which i am working on, but the propane can do the job

>>> if interested, planning on this thurs to pour

>>> bret

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