poured pewter

[wayne1967]

What is the best way to pour a pewter ring around a hawk handle without it setting up too soon? I've did an end piece but it did not have the area that a ring would. I am trying to think of how I could tape it up but I am thinking it will start setting before it makes it to the bottom of the cast.

 

[nc_cooter]

After you cut the ring channel,wrap it with thin cardboard, such as manila folder. I use masking tape to secure and seal the cardboard. Make a hole in the cardboard and insert a small funnel shaped piece of the same material. Secure and seal the funnel with masking tape. If your pewter is hot enough,you will get an even pour. Test on scrap first. You may have to adjust your pewter temp.
Mike

 

[anvil1231]

Wayne here is a link on the forum where it is discussed in detail
Link

 

[matt denison]

What is not mentioned in that thread and something that I've found very helpful is to preheat the item that is being poured (ie; the knife/spoon/hawk handle)with a heat gun 'till it is a bit too warm to handle barehanded. This seems to keep the pewter from setting for an extra few miliseconds until it fills out. This really helped me get good pours consistently. Hope it helps.

P.S. a hair dryer works almost as good, avoid propane torch as it will scorch wood faster than you can say "oh shucks"

 

[nilo52]

Anvil,
How Do You melt Your Pewter ? I've Been Thinking Of Doing Something With Pewter And My Lyman Casting Furnace But The Info That Came With It States That Pewter Is Corrosive And Should Be Melted In Stainless steel. Is This true ? :idunno:
Nilo52

 

[Nifeman]

Anvil,
How Do You melt Your Pewter ? I've Been Thinking Of Doing Something With Pewter And My Lyman Casting Furnace But The Info That Came With It States That Pewter Is Corrosive And Should Be Melted In Stainless steel. Is This true ? :idunno:
Nilo52

All I use is an old ladle from the thrift store and heat it wit a torch. Get one when I go in to buy some pewter cups or candlesticks, whatever they got for sale :thumbsup: ...Bud

 

[anvil1231]

I have a stainless steel soup ladel that I got at the dollar store. I have used it for years. I hold it over a regular propane torch to melt. I don't order pewter any more. I go to the hardware store and buy lead free plumbing solder. It is basically the same thing. After finishing the pewter rub a little cold bluing on to darken and looks like aged pewter.

 

[LaBonte]

Anvil,
How Do You melt Your Pewter ? I've Been Thinking Of Doing Something With Pewter And My Lyman Casting Furnace But The Info That Came With It States That Pewter Is Corrosive And Should Be Melted In Stainless steel. Is This true ? :idunno:
Nilo52

FWIW - I've been using one of the cheap Lee electric lead pots for years and no problems - it is dedicated for that use. For a ladle I like the bottom spout lead ladles.

 

[nilo52]

That Is A VERY Good Tip ! :thumbsup:
Thanks, nilo52