making crucibles

Aluminum and brass can both be melted in steel crucibles, just not the same crucible. Make one for each metal you plan to work and don't mix them. Think about how Heavy all this liquid metal is going to be, and plan accordingly. Thick wall is better than thin wall, get a friend to help, or use a crane to carry the crucible.

Charly

I've used SS food pot and later a SS pipe with an end cover - only to have some of the chrome and steel absorbed into the Al. So it becomes a bit tough.

Martin

Have a look at these home made crucible pages...

Ron

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