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Wanted: Texturing Tool for Cast Iron Pieces

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David Goodsell18/07/2015 22:37:22
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When building a Stuart Beam Engine, I sometimes have to remove flashings from the cast iron pieces with a file, which tends to leave smooth areas. I would like to re-texture those areas so they blend in with the rough texture of the castings.

Is there a ready-made stamping tool that I could hammer against the casting to make the shiny areas look similar to the rest of the rough surfaces?

Thanks.

Dave

Apple Valley, CA USA

Phil P18/07/2015 23:05:43
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I am sure Jason B will be along soon to show how he does it very effectively.

I believe he uses an electric engraving tool.

Phil

Hopper19/07/2015 05:40:26
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Sandblaster?

JasonB19/07/2015 07:48:01
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As Phil says both myself and Ramon tend to use an engraving tool to add a "cast" testure though this is more on softer bronze/gunmetal than iron. I'm not sure if they are made these days but we both have the Wolf engraver.

As you can see from the shiny bits this carb casting has had a fair bit of reworking

And after a bit or retexturing

I have in the past done small areas with a ctr punch just holding in my hand like a pin and tapping on the surface.

Now having said all that is a "sand" texture really right on a 1/12th scale model? On something like that I would be aiming to have little if any sand texture still showing just a few undulations so it still looks like a casting. Have a look at my comments here and also the post before about finishing castings on a 1/2 scale model that prompted the question.

Ady119/07/2015 08:11:20
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Lidl stores sell an engraver for 10 or 20 quid every now and then

JohnF19/07/2015 08:48:23
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Just google Burgess engraver or Burgess vibrio tool and you will see lots of electric engravers.

Another alternative is make a stippling tool, you can do this using silver steel and make the end look like diamond knurling with a three square file, slightly dome the end as well. This is much easier if you have a metal chequering file as used by the gun trade.

Hope this helps John

Involute Curve19/07/2015 10:05:27
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It might be a bit harsh but an Air descaler might do it, it leaves this sort of surface after use....

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