Metal Casting for Beginners: the Complete Step-by-step Guide: Learn Aluminum, Bronze, and Steel Casting With Simple Techniques, Tools, and Diy Project Ideas

METAL CASTING FOR BEGINNERS: THE COMPLETE STEP-BY-STEP GUIDELearn Aluminum, Bronze, and Steel Casting with Simple Techniques, Tools, and DIY Project IdeasReady to fire up your first backyard foundry and bring your metalwork visions to life? Whether you’re a hobbyist, machinist, DIYer, or student, this all-in-one guide gives you everything you need to start metal casting at home—safely, affordably, and confidently.From melting scrap metal to creating stunning castings, this beginner-friendly manual walks you through every step of the process:How to build your own propane or charcoal furnaceTools and equipment you’ll need—and budget tips to saveSafe melting and pouring of aluminum, bronze, brass, steel, and moreHow to make Cores, Patterns and Molds, including single and two-piece patternsTroubleshooting common casting defectsEasy DIY casting projects: coins, tools, plaques, pulleys, and keychainsIntroduction to metal molds, investment casting, and sustainable practicesYou’ll also learn how to work with both ferrous and non-ferrous metals, clean and recycle scrap materials, and avoid beginner mistakes that cost time and money.Project Highlights Include:Casting your own bronze or aluminum keychainsMaking tools like hammers and chiselsCreating decorative plaques and bracketsTwo-part pulley mold castingDesigning your own coin moldsWhether you’re experimenting in a garage or building a mini foundry, this book provides practical knowledge, real-world safety tips, and step-by-step instructions that make the complex art of casting metal easy to learn.