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Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.A MAKEYOUROWN GUIDE FOR HARDTOFIND SMALL PARTS!Using this excellent sourcebook as a guide, you can easily make high quality, defectfree castings for almost any purpose ... at amazingly low cost! Just some of the countless uses you'll find for this potentially profitable skill ... making obsolete or vintage car parts, hood ornaments, garden and fireplace tools, kitchen utensils, automotive parts, replacing broken antique parts, reproducing sculpture, plaques, and other art ... all kinds of decorative and useful objects for your own use or to sell!Writing in nontechnical language, author William Cannon provides all the instruction you need to cast any part ... putting an end to those long and often unfruitful scavenger hunts through shops, flea markets, and swap meets. This time and moneysaving second edition of the 'bible' on casting small metal and rubber parts guides you through all the basics of foundry work.You'll learn how to reproduce or create new items of brass, bronze, or other metals ... or almost anything made of rubber. Cannon shows you how to organize your own home workshop the equipment you'll need, how much it costs, and how to set it all up! You can even open your own full or parttime business.You'll discover which metal is better for certain jobs and why, how to choose molding sands, how to design and produce molds, and how to repair castings. Plus information is included on coremaking, casting problems and their causes, finishing castings and correcting defects ... even chapters on grinding, polishing, and buffing. Plus the completely updated and revised information on casting rubber parts will bring up uptodate on all the recent developments in polyurethane rubber.
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- Q: What is the focus of 'How to Cast Small Metal and Rubber Parts (2nd Edition)'? A: This book serves as a comprehensive guide for creating high-quality castings of small metal and rubber parts, ideal for hobbyists and professionals looking to reproduce hard-to-find items.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is William A. Cannon, who provides detailed instructions on casting techniques in a nontechnical language.
- Q: What materials can I cast using the techniques in this book? A: The book covers casting with various metals, including brass and bronze, as well as rubber materials, making it versatile for different projects.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners? A: Yes, the book is designed for all skill levels, offering clear, step-by-step instructions that make it accessible for beginners as well as more experienced casters.
- Q: What topics are covered in this book? A: Topics include setting up a home workshop, choosing molding sands, designing molds, coremaking, and troubleshooting casting issues, along with updated information on casting rubber parts.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: The book contains 176 pages, providing extensive information on the subject.
- Q: What is the binding type of the book? A: The book is available in paperback binding, making it easy to handle and read.
- Q: When was this edition published? A: This second edition was published on February 1, 1986.
- Q: Can I use this book to start a business? A: Yes, the book includes guidance on how to set up your own casting business, including the necessary equipment and cost considerations.
- Q: What are the dimensions of the book? A: The dimensions of the book are 8.5 inches by 5.5 inches, making it a convenient size for reference.