Jan Ysselstein Posted September 1 Author Posted September 1 The irregularity on the bottom of the ingot was refractory material. The crucible is made of two clam shells glued together with refractory. The pieces must have fallen to the floor before filling with metal ….and adhered to the hot floor before they could float away. 1
Jan Ysselstein Posted September 2 Author Posted September 2 (edited) Some micro pics. Top photo is of the top surface after wire brushing. The largest spacing of the secondary arms is about 1/32 of an inch . Edited September 2 by Jan Ysselstein 2
Joshua States Posted Wednesday at 12:29 AM Posted Wednesday at 12:29 AM The top photo looks like woven cloth. The last one looks like hieroglyphics. Looking good. “So I'm lightin' out for the territory, ahead of the scared and the weak and the mean spirited, because Aunt Sally is fixin’ to adopt me and civilize me, and I can't stand it. I've been there before.” The only bad experience is the one from which you learn nothing. Josh http://www.dosgatosdesignsllc.com/#! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdJMFMqnbLYqv965xd64vYg J.States Bladesmith | Facebook https://www.facebook.com/dos.gatos.71 https://www.etsy.com/shop/JStatesBladesmith
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