Molding a Wood Pattern

Set of photos giving a general idea of the process involved in creating a mold from a wood pattern. Photos in this gallery are primarily for the 'Paint Can Furnace' project tutorial...

Set pattern face up in face down drag

drag face up pattern in sand

after ramming up cope

use copper pipe to cut sprue and riser

cut funnel around sprue and riser to make pouring metal easier

flask opened after sprue and riser cut

cut gates to pattern

a view of the detail my sand will pick up

flask closed ready to pour

view of wood pattern and flask after pour

wood pattern cast in aluminum, turned out great!

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