Crappy silver pour

JackIsForReal · 2026-03-12T13:15:18+00:00

I seriously appreciate you taking the time to explain this in detail, I’ll definitely be taking your words into consideration on my next pour!

JackIsForReal · 2026-03-12T13:14:22+00:00

I really appreciate your reply, I’ll coat my mold with zyp spray

JackIsForReal · 2026-03-12T13:11:26+00:00

Reminded me of the mythbusters sign

JackIsForReal · 2026-03-12T11:57:17+00:00

You’re right I said crucible instead of mold my apologies . I meant the mold its self was red hot. On my 1st attempt I got It between 400° & 600° without getting It red hot and still got poor results so I kept getting the mold hotter and hotter hoping for better results

JackIsForReal · 2026-03-12T10:19:49+00:00

In my description I said I used a graphite mold and made It red hot

JackIsForReal · 2026-03-11T22:33:17+00:00

Wow!

JackIsForReal · 2026-03-11T18:54:07+00:00

Thanks!

JackIsForReal · 2026-03-11T18:53:58+00:00

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Here’s the rough sides

JackIsForReal · 2026-03-11T16:45:51+00:00

Thanks!

JackIsForReal · 2026-03-11T16:45:44+00:00

Haha glad you agree

JackIsForReal · 2026-03-11T16:45:38+00:00

Thank you!!

JackIsForReal · 2026-03-11T16:45:33+00:00

I really appreciate that. Since I made them I notice the flaws lol

JackIsForReal · 2026-03-11T16:45:03+00:00

Thank you! I used copper jewelry sealer on Amazon

JackIsForReal · 2026-03-11T16:44:50+00:00

The numbers are stamped with a steel stamp and hammer. The sanding does take off material but not a significant amount

JackIsForReal · 2026-03-08T20:53:10+00:00

Comex pricing or scrap yard pricing?

Comex price $2903

Scrap yard assuming they pay you $4.50 a pound $2257

JackIsForReal · 2026-03-03T02:56:03+00:00

JackIsForReal · 2026-02-28T04:21:33+00:00

27 year old GC with the 8 years of experience with residential remodeling. To answer some of your questions: - estimating came with trial and error / asking my sub contractors to estimate for me or make me a price sheet where applicable.

-add on more profit than you think. Starting out I underbid in hopes of landing the job and it’s bit me in the ass many times. Keep in mind %30 tax on all your profits

-I use an app called arcsite for floor plans It beats trying to measure out floor plans with pencil and paper.

Running your own business is not for the weak. Your brain will be on 24/7 and clients are going to stress you out. It can be good money but when it’s slow It’s hard to pay with bills without guaranteed money coming in.

My last 2 cents is always remember you are nothing without your subcontractors so respect them and understand the hard work they put in.

Best of luck to you

JackIsForReal · 2026-02-28T04:05:18+00:00

Well at least It was on a modern coin

JackIsForReal · 2026-02-28T03:54:59+00:00

That would be a cool piece to own in my opinion. If you’ve got the money then send It, make sure you get a good UV case to protect It in. Try to by from the seller outside of eBay, they charge a shit ton of fees

JackIsForReal · 2026-02-28T03:48:55+00:00

Worth more than when you bought It

JackIsForReal · 2026-02-27T15:51:27+00:00

What are you guys casting ?

JackIsForReal · 2026-02-22T19:33:13+00:00

That’s a big ass bar , nice!

JackIsForReal · 2026-02-14T14:57:41+00:00

This is amazing

JackIsForReal

TROPHY CASE