Allen in MT Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 This was my 1st attempt at melting gold, got a couple of things to change and it was a learning experience.e&hagdAllen in MT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Au Seeker Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 Allen, It looks like you did rather well on your first pour and it can only get better the more you do it!! Good job. Skip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishinbobo Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 That was the first time I have seen that done. Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MT-AZ-HP Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 Nice job Allen. What did you use to clean the slag off with. Harry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 Great video. Where did you get the mold and how much was it? Also, how much does an oven like that cost? I have been using a torch with Mapp gas and making buttons, but I really like the way you are doing it.Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayray Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 Allen, that was pretty interesting and you had my attention the whole time. Very cool indeed and nice job. But now I've got to go out and find some small gold instead of the big nuggets :hahaha: ...Jason ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Dorado Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 Allen, very good job for sure! Next time use 1/3 - 1/4 the amount of flux, you don't really need very much and pouring will be much easier..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EbonBetta Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 I notice that you use tongs to stir the mix you put in the cup. Is the cup preheated ?You donot seem to wear gloves when you you opened the oven's door. Does it stay cool on the out side ?Please realize I do not have sound on my system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allen in MT Posted April 13, 2010 Author Share Posted April 13, 2010 HarryThe slag is a melt of the borax quartz etc and is a hardened glass that when tapped it breaks off (very sharp)MattI got the graphite mold from www.makeyourowngoldbars.com I think this kind of oven is about 800.00 bucks, but there are cheaper kilns out there such as Kerr melting pots.Thanks SteveEbonThe crusible was warmed up a bit, thats the reason for the tongs. The oven door handle is cool but the rest of the oven surface is quit warm to hot.Allen in MT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homefire Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 I drill a hole into a block of Gypsum Board. Use Mapp Gas and Just Borax, No Sand.Works for small stuff . I made a Ring that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al C Posted April 16, 2010 Share Posted April 16, 2010 Thanks Allen for the video, It was very informative. I'm going to give it a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
29 Prospector Posted April 17, 2010 Share Posted April 17, 2010 ALLEN,THANKS FOR BRING BACK ALOT OF GOOD MEMORIES. STEVE IS RIGHT ON THE AMOUNTS OF FLUX. NOT MUCH IS NEEDED AND POURING IS NOT ONLY EASIER BUT MORE EVEN IN FILLING IN THE GAPS. I REMEMBER MANY A GOOD POUR AFTER A 2 DAY MILL RUN. THANKS AGAIN FOR THE MEMORIES.BOB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGTFDA Posted April 18, 2010 Share Posted April 18, 2010 AllenNice lump of gold. I melt old gold jewelry with a torch. I put my flux in a salt shaker and sprinkle a little on as the gold is melting. I stir it with a graphite rod after the gold melts to draw away the crap. After the pour I have no excess flux. The graphite rod picks it up along with all the crap. Get a rod and stir the gold in the oven then reheat. Keep that flux lining in the crusible for the next pour. You want to be quick on your pour. Out of the oven and pour a quick as you can. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridge Runner Posted April 19, 2010 Share Posted April 19, 2010 Allen It may not be 999 fine but for your first time it looked fine to me.Chuck Anders Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Idaho Al Posted April 22, 2010 Share Posted April 22, 2010 Allen, thanks,good video, Years afo I had to serve papers on a small mining operation and was able to watch them pour a cone, I belive it was about nine pounds..........Thanks again, Idaho Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allen in MT Posted May 13, 2010 Author Share Posted May 13, 2010 Going to try a new reciepe, should clean the gold up to around 970 fine I hope. will be using 1 part niter, 2 part pot ash and 3 part borax. Got this from a small lab over in Idaho that is doing medical grade gold.Allen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Dorado Posted May 13, 2010 Share Posted May 13, 2010 Now you will be smelting vs. melting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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