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In a message dated 11/6/2009 2:03:09 PM Mountain Standard Time, dmnelson88@... writes: My friends and I want to try melting steel in our furnace, but we
Hi There, Let me give you my short answer first-----don't even think about it!!! I am curious about what type of furnace you plan to use. Does it reach a
Fireclay, grog, kyanite and alumina are good to start with. Alumina can be alumina hydrate from the pottery supplier, or aluminum oxide (blasting grit?), or
My friends and I want to try melting steel in our furnace, but we need a crucible that can withstand the heat. We are going to have my aunt use her kiln and