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Hot Metal

Paul and Lauren are members who make metal things..The quest for a Site 3 logo belt buckle is ongoing, but their equipment is definitely getting sexier!

Molten aluminum in a graphite crucible Heating coils are 20 gauge nichrome wire connected to 120V AC. Insulation is ceramic fiber blanket in a steel bucket. Consumes around 1200W and requires minimal supervision.