Coley Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 I have some old car parts that need to be sand cast in brass. Anyone know of a good one in Illinois or Wisconsin? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenHupp20 Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 How heavy are the parts ? You might consider shipping them .I have had some parts done in Boston and very happy with the results. The person running the foundry is 3rd. generation,you have to like that.Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coley Posted November 14, 2011 Author Share Posted November 14, 2011 The parts will fit in your hand, they just have to be very well done so they can be polished and plated.Email the information for them please.gcoleman@frontier.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trimacar Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 Ken, are you sending him to Mystic Foundry in Boston (actually Somerville I believe, a suburb)...great work at very fair prices.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franklinman Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 I'd also like to know about this foundry. Do they pour true Yellow brass? Most foundries are no longer doing it due to EPA rules. What most are offering is a different alloy now that has a more reddish hue when polished (no, it's not the same as bronze alloys). Also, can this foundry do a good job with loose patterns, or must they have board-mounted patterns? What has been your experience with smaller type items and retaining good detail, i.e. sharp corners/edges, etc.? Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenHupp20 Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 Yes ,Mystic Valley Foundry in Somerville. I sent in loose pieces which I had prepped.Best thing is to check their website and/or contact them for your needs.Time was good and the pricing very fair IMHO.KenMystic Valley Foundry - Aluminum Castings, Brass & Bronze Castings, Serving Northeastern U.S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Restorer32 Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 We work closely with a local foundry that does silicon bronze, aluminum and cast iron. They have done hundreds and hundreds of castings for us, everything from brass era car parts to 16 cylinder Caddy and Packard parts, virtually all using original pieces as patterns. We take in original pieces from those needing such castings, repair the pattern as needed, elongating the pattern if finished size is critical and do any necessary machining. Sand castings is generally not appropriate for highly detailed parts. It is becoming increasingly difficult to find foundries that will work with original pieces. PM me if we can be of service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coley Posted November 18, 2011 Author Share Posted November 18, 2011 Contacted Mystic, will see what turns up.Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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