Originally Posted By: Nexxussian
That's more than I knew when I asked. Thank You.

For me, I have a couple projects I would like to try in Aluminum, and a couple more in Iron. The last two are the ones I figure will be the most difficult (because it's Iron). I figure I could cast simple Aluminum parts like covers and what not here. I would be hard pressed to generate the heat (BTU's not just degrees) it would take to melt the Iron.



hello,
you might try this stuff to melt/supply iron for your casting job.
once lit,it is self sustaining and gets REAL hot.
a couple of links for your information.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nR6K90cR8Lg

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thermite

if your job only needs small amounts of iron to cast,this may help.

regards,Rod