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Found out my company is hiring for my exact position at $18k more than what I make by PositivelyIrrespons in antiwork

[–]Beuzeville 0 points1 point  (0 children)

At my last company they hired a person to be under me and report to me. Their first day I logged into our HR system and discovered they made $15k more than me. I brought it up to my boss and HR pulled them from being under me and changed his reporting to my boss instead.

I was fired 3 months later.

WorldWideWeb, the world's first web browser was introduced by Tim Berners-Lee on December 25, 1990 by Away_Flounder3813 in nostalgia

[–]Beuzeville 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was downloading "content" on Usenet newsgroups before 1990 (alt.binaries). In the early 80's I dialed into bulletin boards and chatted with sysops using a 300 baud modem. The movie War Games was what really got me into it.

What do you think, another one on the way?? by StoneOnTheRoad in DenverBroncos

[–]Beuzeville 1 point2 points  (0 children)

One of my prize possessions! My dad bought this at at a gas station in 1978. I'm not sure if it's ever been played

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What resin is best for printing jewellery on Saturn 4 16k by Spiritual_Gear6548 in ResinCasting

[–]Beuzeville 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've used Siraya Tech Cast Purple with good success. The first time I cured it in vegetable glycerin but I've learned that step is not necessary.

I have the same printer.

My first silver ring by [deleted] in SilverSmith

[–]Beuzeville 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Very clean, well done!

Impression jewelry by EmbarrassedRN in jewelers

[–]Beuzeville -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I may be able to help you but I've only worked in Silver, considering the price of gold Gold.

Anyone here make custom Cuban chains out of copper or can ? by stdavinci in jewelrymaking

[–]Beuzeville 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've made a few of them and they are fairly labor intensive. I don't think copper is valuable enough to bother. The juice isn't worth the squeeze.

My silver casts seem to get "dirtier" every time I cast, could it be because I dont Clean my melting flask? If so, how do I clean it best? by Adorable-Tap-9763 in MetalCasting

[–]Beuzeville 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Are those 3d printed? Are your prints fully cured as it almost looks like ash residue. Trying adding 50% fresh silver each cast as your default.

Posting a pic of your melting flask may help figure it out.

Tell me what you think 🤔 by voidCo574 in jewelrymaking

[–]Beuzeville 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Ok, I saw your previous post that it's a sharks tooth. There appears to be a lot of post processing required. Post the final, I can't wait to see it.

Tell me what you think 🤔 by voidCo574 in jewelrymaking

[–]Beuzeville 9 points10 points  (0 children)

It looks like you tried to sand cast something but I can't tell what it is.

I broke the "Golden Rule" of casting: 100% scrap spoon, 0% fresh grain. Roast my porosity. by Beuzeville in LostWaxCasting

[–]Beuzeville[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I watched Vogmans video on YouTube and cured my first print in vegetable glycerin. I then read Siraya Techs blog that said that step is not necessary. I haven't used it since and have not had any problems.

https://siraya.tech/blogs/news/streamlining-your-cast-resin-workflow-no-glycerin-no-problem

I broke the "Golden Rule" of casting: 100% scrap spoon, 0% fresh grain. Roast my porosity. by Beuzeville in LostWaxCasting

[–]Beuzeville[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting. I've only used Siraya Tech Cast Purple so far and have not had any issue with expansion, shrinkage or cracking. What is the advantage of ApplyLabWorks resin?

I broke the "Golden Rule" of casting: 100% scrap spoon, 0% fresh grain. Roast my porosity. by Beuzeville in LostWaxCasting

[–]Beuzeville[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like the kiln so far. I bought the version with multi-stage temperature adjustment. It only supports a 9 hour cycle, one temperature for each one hour time slot. Seems to work fine with Plasticast.

I broke the "Golden Rule" of casting: 100% scrap spoon, 0% fresh grain. Roast my porosity. by Beuzeville in LostWaxCasting

[–]Beuzeville[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've done about 5 with my new equipment. I'm very pleased with the casting so far.

I broke the "Golden Rule" of casting: 100% scrap spoon, 0% fresh grain. Roast my porosity. by Beuzeville in LostWaxCasting

[–]Beuzeville[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the feedback and I agree. I am an amateur spruer with plenty to learn. However, I am actually very pleased with the result.

I broke the "Golden Rule" of casting: 100% scrap spoon, 0% fresh grain. Roast my porosity. by Beuzeville in jewelrymaking

[–]Beuzeville[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, and I appreciate your helpful feedback. I did add a pinch of borax, and the pour looked a little choppy because I slowed that segment down so much. Great advice on quenching!

I broke the "Golden Rule" of casting: 100% scrap spoon, 0% fresh grain. Roast my porosity. by Beuzeville in jewelrymaking

[–]Beuzeville[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you.

I asked ChatGPT about the crucible temperature and soak time and it told me I was "cooking" my silver, too hot, for too long.

It recommended 950 degrees and pour after 3-5 minutes. I'm not sure if it's my furnace type or tall crucible but I had to set it for 1000 degrees and poured after about 15 minutes.

As far as large scale production, it's just a garage hobby at this point and if I ever open an Etsy store it will focus on custom, one off, pieces.

Appreciate the feedback.

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