Subject: Wanted Brass/Bronze Foundry

From: Alfred Denninger <[email-masked]>
Date: Thu, 14 Mar 1996 15:56:02 -0500

Hi All,

Craftsman looking for another craftsman...

I am looking for a small foundry to cast small-medium size parts in
brass/bronze.  I will need quantities of 1-2 dozen pieces at a time on
regular intervals.  Sand finish OK.

Are any of you interested in such a job, or can you recommend someone who
would be?

Thanks in advance,

Al Denninger
Middletown, NY
(914) 343-2229

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From: [email-masked] (Jerry Frost)
Date: Thu, 14 Mar 1996 22:16:58 -0900

Alfred Denninger wrote:
> Alfred Denninger wrote:
> (914) 343-2229Alfred Denninger wrote:
> 
> Hi All,
> 

> Middletown, NY

Hi Al:
 Try Winston if you haven't heard of/from him already.

Regards,
	Frosty
-- 
If it ain't forged
It ain't real
wrought iron is
The FROSTWORKS
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My name is Winston W. Harness and I live in De Soto, MO, USA. I have been a practicing metalsmith, primarily bronze casting, for over 20 years. I operate a one-man foundry and metalcrafts restoration business in a homebased shop/studio. I am essentially self-taught in the techniques and methods of metalworking, having had no formal training courses or on-site teachers. By reading books and hands-on trail and error, I have become proficient in metalcrafts but I continue to learn something new on a daily basis.Through the years, I have helped several individuals setup small hobby and commercial foundry operations. I would welcome any correspondence with those interested in metalcasting.

The bulk of my casting is bronze and brass in an oil-bonded sandcasting system. I also have a vacuum flask lostwax (investment) casting setup. The limit of my pour capacity is 30 pounds of bronze. Some aluminum and zinc alloys are also cast.

Various areas where I supply castings ...

Reproduction hardware (furniture, automotive, lighting, architectural)

Prototypes and repairs (industrial, inventors, machine tools)

Hobbies (live steam and other model parts)

Other interests and hobbies

I am a single man in his mid-50's and the bulk of my time is taken up with my work. When time permits, I enjoy photography (35mm and video), classic rock music (Fleetwood Mac/Stevie Nicks), computers and reading SciFi.

I have physically helped several folks in my local area setup small casting operations. Since none of the local schools offer foundry programs any longer, those interested in metalcasting must track down old guys like me to learn some of the "tricks".

I am very active online in helping folks with metalcasting questions and finding sources. Two areas where I can be found daily are CompuServe HANDCRAFTS/MetalShop forum and USENET Newsgroup rec.crafts.metalworking.

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While this is a personal webpage, my intent is to supply information and resources for the hobby and start-up small commercial metalcaster. Your input will be greatly appreciated.

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G'day ... Winston

Initial posting 1-31-96

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From: [email-masked] (Jerry Frost)
Date: Fri, 15 Mar 1996 00:17:18 -0900

Oops, Sorry all:

I don't know what I did but my last post was only supposed to have the 
link attatched. Gol darn thinky machine, where's my hammer.

Regards,
	Frosty
-- 
If it ain't forged
It ain't real
wrought iron is
The FROSTWORKS

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From: "Dr. Mark E. Williams" <[email-masked]>
Date: Fri, 15 Mar 1996 07:12:59 -0500

On Mar 14,  3:56pm, Alfred Denninger wrote:
> Subject: Wanted Brass/Bronze Foundry
> Hi All,
>
>-- End of excerpt from Alfred Denninger

You could contact John Dach at

Maiden Metals
John Dach and Cynthia Thomas
PO BX 44
Philo, CA  95466

707-895-2635(phone/fax)
800-749-1981

They do good work. If California is too far, John may know someone closer to
you.

-- 
Dr. Mark E. Williams

Bldg N-159, Rm E-215
NASA/GSFC/WFF/EG&G
Wallops Island, VA 23337
804-824-1744

[email-masked]

Self-confidence is walking barefoot through a cowpasture at midnight on a moonless night.

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From: "Szucs" <[email-masked]>
Date: Fri, 15 Mar 1996 10:03:21 -0500

> Are any of you interested in such a job, or can you recommend someone who

	How big's the largest piece?

	-Andy V.

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From: Alfred Denninger <[email-masked]>
Date: Fri, 15 Mar 1996 18:31:50 -0500

>	How big's the largest piece?

Andy,

3" high x 1/4" thich x 18" long
under 2 lbs.

Al

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From: "Szucs" <[email-masked]>
Date: Mon, 18 Mar 1996 09:22:04 -0500

> 3" high x 1/4" thich x 18" long

	No sweat, I've got someone great for you out on Long Island.

	Meisner, Joe Inc.                       (516) 249-0680
	115 Shmitt Blvd.                        (516) 249-0697
	Farmingdale NY 11735

	Ceramic shell casting.  Highly recommended.  Good luck.  If you use
	them, let me know how things work out.

	-Andy