Hello,
I have not started casting yet but I have a question about what size of pot to purchase. It seems that most folks opt for the 2.5 gallon size. Is this due to cost or what/how you cast? I also think it has a lot to do with that being the size of the Harbor Freight pot. Is there such a thing as too big of a pot other than it takes more air, more time, etc. I'm sure I am probably missing something having not done it yet...watched a ton of videos though!
Most of my later adult years have been focused on buying the second lathe, first; buying tools that will last and aren't throwaways (some exceptions exist), and, in the case of a pressure pot, getting the size that will allow for expansion if/when necessary. That said, I also don't necessarily buy the biggest, fastest, baddest if it isn't warranted. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
I have not started casting yet but I have a question about what size of pot to purchase. It seems that most folks opt for the 2.5 gallon size. Is this due to cost or what/how you cast? I also think it has a lot to do with that being the size of the Harbor Freight pot. Is there such a thing as too big of a pot other than it takes more air, more time, etc. I'm sure I am probably missing something having not done it yet...watched a ton of videos though!
Most of my later adult years have been focused on buying the second lathe, first; buying tools that will last and aren't throwaways (some exceptions exist), and, in the case of a pressure pot, getting the size that will allow for expansion if/when necessary. That said, I also don't necessarily buy the biggest, fastest, baddest if it isn't warranted. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.