Pressure casting

[gobler]

OK I'm looking for a good pressure pot at least 9" wide buy 10.5" tall inside dimensions. This one is close but am kind of leery about it's quality.
http://www.artmolds.com/product_details.cfm?product_id=220&page=0&cat_name=Studio Accessories#

I need one pretty much asap. Any help is welcome.

Cheers,
Jeff

 

[blufive]

That's actually a good pressure pot. I used to own one a while back.

 

[SgtFang]

Convert a big pressure cooker from Goodwill?

-Sarge

 

[Matsuo]

Convert a big pressure cooker from Goodwill?

-Sarge

Good idea in theory but extraordinarily bad in practice...on account of the fact that it will kill you when it blows up. Pressure cookers CAN NOT handle the pressure needed for casting.

Use only pressure vessels rated for whatever pressure you apply.

The pot you linked to gobbler is a fine pot and will offer many years of faithful service. I have the same pot only it was repackaged and sold under the craftsman label, but it appears to be the same thing.

M

 

[exoray]

Look on Ebay, you can almost always find a better deal on comparable pots...

I just purchased a new one for $30 delivered after it closed with no bids...

 

[belloq]

I've heard that folks have had good experience with the reasonably priced tank below but it seems to be too small for you. Perhaps there are similarly priced but larger tanks out there. You just need it slightly larger.

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=93119

 

[gobler]

Yeah, that's the frustrating thing. They all seem to be just about 9 inches tall. I would love a tank that is 12 - 14 inches tall. Well my search continues.

Jeff

 

[cheech9898]

I've had this bookmarked for awhile but price and not being asme rated have always kept me from buying since I've seen the aftermath of the non-certified HF pressure sandblaster that grenaded. But these pressure pots are plenty deep atleast.

http://www.finishsystems.com/resincastingpressurepots.html

10 gallon [SIZE=-1]12-1/2" diameter x 21-3/8" Deep[/SIZE][SIZE=-1]

15 gallon [/SIZE][SIZE=-1]14-1/2" diameter x 21-1/2" deep[/SIZE]

 

[belloq]

Some options for larger tanks can be found at link below but prices are high...great place to shop though.

http://www.sculpt.com/catalog_98/moldingaccessories/moldmakingtools.htm

 

[Docbudo]

I've used a pressure cooker for almost 10yrs and never had a problem. I only use between 15 - 25psi and it works everytime. Just my two cents.