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Re: Machining an Egg

Original poster: "Barton B. Anderson" <bartb@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

Hi All,
I have two brass eggs which are part of an art decor (no, my wife won't part with them). However, I did a search at eBay and you can buy a solid brass egg for 19.95 plus shipping. See, this way all the work is done. 

http://cgi.ebay.com/Solid-Gold-Brass-Egg-On-Antique-Filigree-Brass-Stand_W0QQitemZ130027280861QQihZ003QQcategoryZ4025QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Take care,
Bart



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Original poster: "BRIAN FOLEY" <ka1bbg@xxxxxxxxxxx>

Hi, the fumes from casting copper can be poisonous and irritating as well.
cul brian f.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Tesla list" <tesla@xxxxxxxxxx>
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Sent: Sunday, September 17, 2006 2:41 PM
Subject: Re: Machining an Egg


> Original poster: David Speck <dave@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>
> Dave,
>
> Current pennies are only a couple percent copper, and are mostly zinc
inside.
> I guess you could use old copper pipe, but copper melts at 1984
> degrees F, not something you can achieve without a decent furnace,
> casting equipment, and protective gear.  IMHO, it would be a lot
> easier to start from eBay rod stock.
> Dave Speck
>
> Tesla list wrote:
> >Original poster: "Dave" <dgoodfellow@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> >
> >Perhaps you could make a mold from an egg, get a few rolls of
> >pennies, or scrap copper, and cast your own egg. Then it could be
> >cleaned up on a lathe. Someone on the list probably knows some
> >casting techniques and can advise.
>
>