Anyone tried casting silver/ gold /bronze in a microwave?

[RELICDUDE07]

I found this link and wanted to try it,but also wanted to get some pointers before i did...Has anyone used a microwave to melt metals,such as gold ,silver,bronze? Thanks, relic http://home.c2i.net/metaphor/mvpage.html

 

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[Real de Tayopa Tropical Tramp]

HI: In basic terms "FORGET IT" Just make a simple furnace. Probably cheaper and with complete control

Don Jose de La Mancha

 

[utah hunter]

It would be worth a shot in a pawn shop microwave. I don't have the skills to try it, but I would love to hear results from a tnet member, whether good or bad.

My inner voice tells me this might not be possible, but who knows

 

[RELICDUDE07]

Whats the best way to melt old silver coins/spoons and such and pour into a ingot mold?

 

[MUD(S.W.A.T)]

OMG, are you kidding !!!??

You don't... DO NOT !!! Put conductive metals like gold in a microwave.... Ever see Napoleon Dinomite and they buy the time machine from eBay and end up shocking themselves. Someone is trying to blow people up. Putting conductive metals in a microwave will cause arching bolts of electricity and blow up your microwave.

Do not do this !!!

Be safe and HH!!

 

[RELICDUDE07]

Did you read the link i posted?

 

[Shortstack]

I read the article represented on the link and think if you want to tinker with that method to melt metals; go for it. Personally, I don't believe it'll work. There's a lot of modifications to be done and if you're not real careful, you'll end up with "fried' insides. Microwave energy is NOT something to be played with by an uneducated person. The writer of that article wrote that he's "learnt" about microwave equipment as he went. I was trained in radar equipment technology and I'll tell you one thing; it is NOT something to be "learnt", hit or miss as you go. What's radar got to do with microwave energy? Microwave energy is the basis of radar operation.

If you're interested in melting metals with a homemade furnace, it's more simple to make your own gas fired furnace and maybe even an induction furnace. Induction furnaces use the energy of high frequency magnetic fields and heat the metals very, very, QUICKLY.

 

[SandFiddler]

Whats the best way to melt old silver coins/spoons and such and pour into a ingot mold?

I once saw plans in Popular Science (or Popular Mechanics) magazine for a homemade carbon-ark
furnace for melting metal. You might look there.

 

[RELICDUDE07]

I think this microwave idea is a bad idea,just thought i would post it .I found a method im going to use/ sandcast. I have alot of old silver spoons and coins that are in such bad shape, i think i may sand cast into buttons and ingots...

 

[Shortstack]

I think this microwave idea is a bad idea,just thought i would post it .I found a method im going to use/ sandcast. I have alot of old silver spoons and coins that are in such bad shape, i think i may sand cast into buttons and ingots... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-eAvGN04HEM

Have you considered slowly pouring the melted metal into a tub of water to form BB to buckshot sized pellets? The size is regulated by the speed that the metal is poured. The faster you pour, the larger the shot. That's how men made homemade buckshot for their shotguns in yester-years.

 

[hollowpointred]

seems like a really bad idea to me but what do i know. just because there are instructions posted somewhere doesnt mean 1) that it works and 2) that its safe, but hell...if you really want to give it a shot go for it!

 

[RELICDUDE07]

I think this sandcast will work perfect for me....Im trying to duplicate some old buttons and buckles that were found in my area ,i already have silver and the buttons and buckles ..If i can do just like this video it should work. ......

 

[bradyboy]

cant introduce any type of metal to a microwave
will spark bad or even be explosive depending on the size / amount of metal
try a coffee mug that has a decorative metal banding
bad - big time
Brady

 

[Sandman]

Besides the safety concerns, it is a waste of time. Package the silver and gold up and send it off to Midwest Refineries and they will buy it for 94 % of spot or you can have it sent back to you in ingots or coins. http://www.midwestrefineries.com/

 

[Kentucky Kache]

What kind of sand is that, and where do you get it?

 

[FireRescue]

I'll tell you what, put an old cd or dvd in the microwave and turn in on for 10 seconds.
It makes you think this is a bad idea.

 

[radarwill]

I read the article represented on the link and think if you want to tinker with that method to melt metals; go for it. Personally, I don't believe it'll work. There's a lot of modifications to be done and if you're not real careful, you'll end up with "fried' insides. Microwave energy is NOT something to be played with by an uneducated person. The writer of that article wrote that he's "learnt" about microwave equipment as he went. I was trained in radar equipment technology and I'll tell you one thing; it is NOT something to be "learnt", hit or miss as you go. What's radar got to do with microwave energy? Microwave energy is the basis of radar operation.

If you're interested in melting metals with a homemade furnace, it's more simple to make your own gas fired furnace and maybe even an induction furnace. Induction furnaces use the energy of high frequency magnetic fields and heat the metals very, very, QUICKLY.

I couldn't agree more; unless of course you are okay with the fact you could possible never sire offspring from that point on. Radar - "The silent Killer" At least thats the excuse I usually give for my poor performance at work.

 

[Real de Tayopa Tropical Tramp]

Remember, Micro waves can cook your eyes before you know it is exposed to them. Go to
google and type in "micro wave oven dangers and safety instructions"


Don Jose de La Mancha .

 

[Real de Tayopa Tropical Tramp]

HI RADAR: You posted -->

At least thats the excuse I usually give for my poor performance at work
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

You a professional gigalo also?. snicker heheheheh

Don Jose de La Mancha

 

[RELICDUDE07]

I know stuff sparks in a microwave,I cooked some tin foil when i was a teen , i posted this because some nut said he has done it, melted metal in a microwave. If you read the link in the first post ,he talks about wrapping the metal so its not exposed ...Im going to use a propane torch to melt the silver ,it is safe and with propane it will not get hot enough to damage the silver .Thanks ------and heres the link on all the stuff you need for sand casting.........http://www.delftclay.nl/index.php?page=producten&hl=usa Some cast work from the website..