Can this be used for metal casting does it have to be fired?
1676826
No it doesn't need to be fired and it should be ok for metal as I used (the real stuff) it for thermal forming. This is the same product as USG Hydro Stone. 50lbs of Hydrostone is only $26. plus shipping. Do the math before you buy.
1977381
No, the tip is way to large and the heat too high for that type of work. I would buy a variable heat pencil style soldering iron.
1576986
If you are going to melt precious metals, you want to do that in a crucible that you can pour directly from. While this has the ability to melt those metals, you are going to have a lot of waste. This is really made to melt lead.
1486045
I can't see why not, it's essentially a large metal pot for burning so I suspect that any material you could set flame to would burn just fine.
1283833
You would need a shot mold and crucible to melt and pour the lead from. Any loader you buy will only take pre-made shot and this one only handles shot to a certain size.
154438
To heat metals to make them red, yes. To heat glass to melt , not these torch. Good for dabs and nails.
781543
NO, it won't get that hot, you need a forge for that. Lead has a much lower melting point.
843669
No. Designed for lead and soft metals. Works great for casting bullets and sinkers.Great product for the price. I have used Lee products for years.
1854124
Basically the answer is no, it won't get hot enough. These were designed for melting lead for bullets and fishing weights. Pewter can be melted as well.
648255
yes, you need to get an aluminum spool, use argon only, no mix, and preheat the object being welded
1918953
It is cast iron. I don't know why you couldn't. That really is a question for the manufacturer.
653912
I thimk it is posdible to melt gold by directing the flame into the pot. But it really comes down to how hot your torch is.
326135
I haven't actually tried melting metals with this torch but I would imagine thinner sections could possibly melt - particularly non ferrous metals. The torch will silver braze which means metal surfaces are getting hot enough to cause some melding of parent metal and the silver brazing alloy. It is such a useful torch and seems to get the work piece much hotter than any regular propane torch I've had in the past - cherry red is a great heat indicator when brazing and this torch will get exhaust studs up to cherry red very quickly. I would just buy one because it is such a useful tool for the workshop and very versatile! It is so handy to have at your disposal a heat source capable of undoing seized parts and general silver brazing. It is very well made too! I highly recomemend it..
2210308
not sure I use it to melt lead for bullet making lead melt around 350 degrees or less enamel materials will take about 6 00 to 800 degrees for the cost can't hurt to try
1441932
nope aluminum melts ~2200 F this only gets to 600-800F. Its perfect for lead or pewter, but for aluminum you need a potter's kiln or a propane/coal furnance. check out youtube for some cool DIY can furnance.
676765
I don't think so. It's all-aluminum and would not be very effective. Best to use cast iron or stainless steel.
11692
No. You have to decide what kind of media you need for your application. I use it for tumbling brass and it is great. I use the stainless steel pins and you have to be careful not to run it too long, it'll take the brass finish off.