Anyone Ever Smelted Aluminum ?

Discussion in 'Maintenance / Tweaks / Technical Difficulties / So' started by midtnshooter, Sep 25, 2007.

  1. Sep 25, 2007 #1
    midtnshooter

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    Is there a company that sales a metal smelting oven? I have been fabricating a magwell and now I am in need of help melting aluminum to complete this process?


    Any help will be greatly appreciated,

    MTS
     
    midtnshooter, Sep 25, 2007
    midtnshooter, Sep 25, 2007
  3. Oct 23, 2007 #2
    luvmy40

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    I did a little casting in aluminum in high school, but I haven't messed with it since.

    I did a search and was surprised at how little I found in casting supplies. I did find this site, which may be a help.

    I have been contemplating laminating 1/4" Kydex to mill a flared mag well from...

    Good luck and remember, WE WANT PICS!!!
     
    luvmy40, Oct 23, 2007
    luvmy40, Oct 23, 2007

  5. Oct 23, 2007 #3
    midtnshooter

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    Yes ! I have made a positive and negative of my M40's grip. I used dental impression mix from the local dental supply store and made my initial "positive" of the slot. The lower grip was a little challenge, due to the elasticity of the impression mix. I used a resin compound to create the magwell and to some this would be great. I can polish it and tint it in any color. It's the weight that I need to offset the comp that I ordered. I'm still waiting.

    PM me when you get a chance.

    Thanks,
    MTS
     
    midtnshooter, Oct 23, 2007
    midtnshooter, Oct 23, 2007