Thanks for the video. I saw this on Instagram but then learned the lingo and then searched and found this Main one. Thanks a bunch. More tips on casting. Casting grain, using scrap? Purifying scrap.
Hey creig! I am looking into buying that exact model used. Do you think heating elements are still available? Pepe bought out Kerr but they produce a similar unit. Thoughts?
@@craigdabler-thediycastings7511 Thank you, I appreciate the help. I recently purchased an electromelt furnace and I have seen so many mixed comments on how to prepare the crucible that it became confusing. Tempering I was told was putting the crucible in an oven at 350 degrees for one hour and then letting it cool down slowly. I did do this so now I wonder if this was the wrong thing to do. I will be melting sterling silver for now in it and over the years I have used an oxypropane torch and used borax as a flux in my melt using a clay silica crucible.
Thanks so much for the great video. I just got into metal casting and after seeing this I went on eBay and bought that exact model. It did not come with the manual, would you happen to have one you could scan an send via email?
@@craigdabler-thediycastings7511I can't seem to find one online. Maybe you can do a video on the operation of the Kerr melt? That would be fantastic since you have a lot of user knowledge. Thank you for your time.
@@natureofthebeast4000 I am working on other things right now and don't have time for this but you could join a group I started on Facebook called Let's Cast Jewelry where many in the group can help you.
thanks i am worried about the silver liquid getting on heating element and causing damage to elements when hot . now its gone cold its stuck to bottom and will not budge .
A broken crucible has only happened twice in the last 12 year so it's rare. I wouldn't ever let it cool and harden. Once you tip forward it will just run out.
