Im new to metalcasting what type of furnace should I start with?
Melting metal is simple and if you are good at building things then you’ll definitly have no trouble building a furnace. Most people say to start with a charcoal burning furnace (like the Flowerpot furnace I published a booklet about) because it is dead simple to use. But people who end up really enjoying metalcasting tend to advance toward a more convenient fuel such as propane. So they build a propane burner (similar to one described on my site) and a furnace similar to the “2-bucks” furnace detailed on my site. If you think you’ll have a real interest in metal casting and you’re willing to buy a propane tank and regulator, then just start with the propane furnace. If you’re handy you should be able to buld a furnace and burner just from the information on the website. Making the actual sand molds is more challenging and i takes some practice but not too much. Get a book that describes the process and just get to it yourself. My sandcasting booklet is meant for complete beginners. Bu
