William A. Cannon

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Contents
Introduction
Part 1: Casting Metal Parts
1. Survey of Casting Methods
2. Casting Your Own Hood Ornament
3. Alloys you can Cast
4. Foundry Equipment - Make it yourself
5. Molding Sands, Fluxes, Degassers, and Flasks
6. How to Make and Pour Molds
7. Core Making
8. Casting Problems and their Causes
9. Finishing Castings and Correcting Defects
10. Do's and Don'ts for Safety
11. Foundry Terms
Part 2: Casting Rubber Parts
12. Rubber and a Space-age Substitute
13. Making a Top Bow Rest Pad
14. Making a show more Four- Hole Grommet
15. Making Door bumpers and Check Straps
16. Making a Fender Lamp Pad
17. Metal Molds for more Precision
18. Ingenuity Replaces Original Part
19. Molding From Defective Patterns
20. Molding with a Metal Insert
21. Making a Weatherstripping Mold
22. How to Estimate Amounts Needed
23. Be Careful, Clean, Dry, and Accurate!
24. Tips on Cutting and Shaping Rubber
Appendix. Where to Buy Supplies and Equipment
About The Author
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