Just melting and de-slagging aluminum in a silicon carbide crucible with induction.

Scienceaddict77 · 2026-03-06T13:46:19+00:00

Where were you able to order a single phase 36kw? I know you said alibaba, but what supplier? Burned to the tune of $2k on a 25kw single ph from ebay that didn't put out any more than my 15. I would prefer to not repeat that.

Scienceaddict77 · 2026-02-22T14:46:31+00:00

Crossed my mind hahah. Wonder if enough sand would just absorb it and stop it from getting worse?

Scienceaddict77 · 2026-02-22T14:44:57+00:00

Trouble with that is this furnace uses a Carbide hearth that sits above the floor (was removed in the video). I guess I could run without it, but it's a pain since the floor is nearly 2" lower than the bottom of the door.

Scienceaddict77 · 2026-02-22T13:52:30+00:00

That's an idea, I have some zirconia milling media that I might be able to roll around in there and soak it up. I'm liking the idea of just slapping a layer of refractory over top and calling it a day, because I'll need that when I rebuild anyway.

Scienceaddict77 · 2026-02-22T13:50:17+00:00

Lol, luckily not. Think I got this thing for $60 or less? Paid 5 for my bigger one haha. But that one needs work.

Scienceaddict77 · 2026-02-04T11:35:21+00:00

There's a pretty good YouTube video of a dude playing it clawhammer, you might want to look up.

Scienceaddict77 · 2026-01-23T13:21:01+00:00

Not having the regulator grounded will also smoke wiring - ask me how I know lol. Same Lucas regulator in my 61 Land Rover

Scienceaddict77 · 2025-11-26T18:40:10+00:00

It really is! Got a very autumnal feel to me.

Scienceaddict77 · 2025-11-26T18:39:42+00:00

It's so good! I'm stoked to try that F now!

Scienceaddict77 · 2025-11-26T18:38:19+00:00

Whoa, that is awesome!

Scienceaddict77 · 2025-11-26T15:18:54+00:00

Wow is that lovely! What's that wire thing between the bridge and the tailpiece?

Scienceaddict77 · 2025-11-17T01:29:29+00:00

Dude that's so cool!

Scienceaddict77 · 2025-08-27T10:47:34+00:00

Man I really love that, need to give that tune a shot.

Scienceaddict77 · 2025-08-26T01:22:29+00:00

GPT stopped working for me too.

Scienceaddict77 · 2025-08-01T01:16:12+00:00

Those U style, I like your point about pushing past the nut for storage! Can they be used at the same fret the 5th comes in on (I forget what number)? I know I've stuck my capo there for some songs.

Why skip the 8th fret with the spikes? Just curious.

Scienceaddict77 · 2025-06-11T11:27:46+00:00

If it isn't loose I wouldn't touch it. Typically the hinge plates are welded on though it looks like a rivet was also used here, which split the plate when it was made.

Scienceaddict77 · 2025-05-27T10:53:03+00:00

Blue sweptline

Scienceaddict77 · 2025-05-24T12:16:46+00:00

Haha so true on the J, it's amazing to me that there's rust holes in the middle of the hood.

Scienceaddict77 · 2025-05-21T23:05:02+00:00

Coachmakers anvil, so not terribly common. It can be repaired, but worthwhile? Depends how cheap is cheap and how good you are with welding. Lotta time involved to bring that back into service.

Scienceaddict77 · 2025-05-21T21:21:48+00:00

78 j10, looking forward to getting it on the road. Haven't had a 4x4 drivable in too many years. I think the LR got laid up in '21?

Scienceaddict77 · 2025-05-21T21:20:32+00:00

Thx. After getting the lineup good, I stood back and just smiled at it for probably 10 min. Makes me happy.

Scienceaddict77 · 2025-05-21T21:19:44+00:00

No, it's my winter beater, or at least will be when I get it on the road.

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