Casting ??

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Post by dad123456 » Wed. Oct. 01, 2014 9:52 am

could someone explain casting to me from my understanding people like to cast parts from there stove but if parts are interchangeable why would you need to cast parts from your stove
I have a Glenwood 116 one of the shaker great s it is a little twisted but can't get through one or two seasons I think

 
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Post by dhansen » Wed. Oct. 01, 2014 2:00 pm

While it is true many parts are interchangeable, It is often difficult to find good original parts to use as patterns so if the part you have in hand is good, then making a backup copy of it is easy to do.

The Glenwood No.116 is common enough that you can likely find replacement grates without too much trouble. It is much more difficult to find parts for a rare stove though, so if your parts are good, it makes sense to have copies made of these "just in case."


 
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Post by DePippo79 » Wed. Oct. 01, 2014 2:09 pm

This guy shows the basics of foundry work. Although he uses aluminum, you'll get the idea.

. Matt

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