Tip of the day

[Bret4207]

Yes, kind thoughts and prayers to you and yours Missionary!!!

 

[KeithB]

Am I the only person that uses tip cleaners (used to clean out the holes in the tips of gas welding torches) to clean out the the nozzle of a bottom pour furnace? You can get a set on eBay for $3 -$4 each. I think they are safer to use than a drill bit but I night be overthinking things. I grab one with a set of pliers to keep my fingers away from the fluid stream while I clean out the nozzle.

 

[Ian]

I haven't needed to clean a furnace spout in probably 10-15 years. I use those torch tip drills for relieving blood blisters under a nail.

 

[Snakeoil]

Mine has not needed cleaning either. When I do drain the furnace, I do clean the spout. Never thought to use torch tip files. Not sure my set goes that big.

If the spout plugs while casting, I just hit it with a propane torch and all is well again.

 

[fiver]

dental pick,, keeps my fingers 5"s away from the spout.

 

[Spindrift]

I occasionally have to clean the spout during casting, outside in cold weather. I use a bent paper clip, held with pliers.

 

[Winelover]

I use to remove the plastic covering of the ear piece from a discarded pair of wire rim glasses, when I bottomed poured. Mostly ladle cast, anymore. Bend it to any angle you need. Now, I use it to clean out the stations, on my bird feeders.

 

[joethereloader]

Do NOT fill 50 Cal. ammo cans with lead ingots when you are a YOUNG man.

You can deduce the outcome.

Or build things heavy when you are young, think a head. For when your in your 60's

 

[Rally]

Am I the only person that uses tip cleaners (used to clean out the holes in the tips of gas welding torches) to clean out the the nozzle of a bottom pour furnace? You can get a set on eBay for $3 -$4 each. I think they are safer to use than a drill bit but I night be overthinking things. I grab one with a set of pliers to keep my fingers away from the fluid stream while I clean out the nozzle.

I just use a 5/64" drill bit and a gloved hand to clean out the nozzles on my Lee 20 lb pots. Keep the bit handy on the side of the pot.