Greensand Casting

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Intro

There are 2 main casting methods, each about 40% of all casting processes: greensand and no-bake molding. No-bake uses binders that set.

Technique

  • Nobake (airset or precision sand) casting - use a binder with sand. [1]

Greensand Sources

  • Ebay - 5 lb - $20 - [2]

Casting Companies

  • Commercial airset sand casting - [3]

DIY

  • From Backyardmetalcasting - [4]
  • Sand + bentonite, mulled - [5]