Metal Casting: A Sand Casting Manual for the Small FoundryIn volume one (1) the author shows the beginer how to make a sand mold and then how to hone your skills to produce high quality castings. Written in non-technical terms, the sand casting manuals begin by melting aluminium cans over a charcoal fire and end by casting a cylinder head. Volume two (2) coniinues tje sand cassting manual by describing more advanced techinques. |
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Metal Casting: A Sand Casting Manual for the Small Foundry, Volume 1 Steve Chastain Limited preview - 2004 |
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