Wanted Petrobond info.-supplier
G'day you blokes.
This is my first post on this forum. I stumbled across the WW forums by accident last week and was pleasantly surprised that it is Australian and has great content.
I'm not much of a woodworker, although I have adapted over the years particularly with Gunstock work in my Gun repair days, 1975-1999. Due to the political nature of this work I now earn a living in other fields.
I'm looking for a supplier of Petrobond, preferably in SA but anywhere in Australia. I am wanting to buy 25-50 kg..
I have contacted quite a few companies that sell various casting sands etc. but have come up empty on Petrobond. Back some years ago there was a series of articles in "Budget Buildups", a car magazine which covered the product and a supplier in Melbourne. I contacted them soon after reading that article and was advised that they nolonger imported and sold it. I believe a company called DYNAREF or similar now imports it but you have too buy it in big quantities like 500Kg plus.
My intentions are to venture into the world of small parts casting, particularly aluminium for my own auto restoration needs. From what I read, Petrobond and other similar oil and clay impregnated casting sands are ideal for beginners and provide very good surface finish.
I'm hoping that there will be members on this forum that use or have used this product or similar products and may have contacts were I can buy some. It is readily available in the USA, but freight is prohibative.
Thanks for your time.......Barry.