Metal Casting Flasks for Sand Casting

In this short video I will talk about some of the things I have learned, making and using wooden casting flasks. If I think of anything I forgot to add in the video I will add it here and in the comments.

Casting equipment

3d printing FDM

3d printing Resin

Belt Grinder

Belt Grinder Accessories

Welding

Metal finishing tools

General

Some of my favorite tools of the year

Camera Equipment

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[robinson-foundry]

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[RaptureScore]

As someone who's new to casting and has only done it a couple times, you channel has helped me learn and lot.

[Serbianguy]

Great job editing and discussing the pros and cons of each flask style.

[eugenesaint]

Thank you, Mr Robinson. I haven't made a flask in 50 years and your video brought a lot back to me.
Just sane... :^) Saint

[shakostarsun]

The suitcases i bought were like $5 at yard sale rigid old like trunk style ones.

[ralphmourik]

Great stuff! I will definitely be checking this video again when making new flasks in the near future. Thanks for this! 👍👊

[shakostarsun]

I bought some really old suitcases I'm thinking of using them as casting flasks. Size size good for medium project not small or large.

[marshallb]

This is great. Thank you! I made my first flask by welding pieces of angle iron together. It's been working fine, but it's a small, heavy thing, and I'm looking to make a larger wooden one next week. I've been binging your videos for the last couple of weeks now and learning a ton. I'd love to pick your brain on a few things, if you've got the time. Is there any way to contact you personally, or is commenting on here the best way to communicate with you?

[chriscramer]

I don't understand why most people interested in metal casting, use wood to make the flask as that is definitely not a rigid heat resistant material. Most flasks sold online are made of cast iron. They are much smaller, heavier, and more expensive; but if you know basic metal work, without a welder you could still assemble a rigid steel flask with 1/4" or maybe even 3/16" steel plate, and angle iron.

[expatconn]

Make this short . Need your opinion. 1909 Johnson fare box with a light housing . That’s what i need to try to make . I have only 1 very rare . What is my best option to go about this . Please google that. Or I can send you a picture . Just tell me how to .