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30th April 2011, 07:24 AM #16
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You will need ferrosilicon when melting cast iron to keep the cast iron soft.. I did read copper @ 2% can be a substitute..
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30th April 2011, 07:36 AM #17
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Thanks .RC Azzrock,
A couple of people have suggested old brake drums as a source of cast iron..
Hi .RC, Thanks for the tip I see what I can find out about ferrosilicon.
Regards
Ray
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30th April 2011, 02:27 PM #18
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ray do you need much. i have some lying around you can have
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