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John Burridge	23/05/2009 14:35:04
54 forum posts	Are there any steam boat owners/constructors which make their own patterns and casting in or around Oxfordshire. I am also would like to know of any model engineer who do their castings at home who would like to do some castings for me of my own designs of patterns.
David Clark 1	23/05/2009 18:02:49
3357 forum posts 112 photos 10 articles	Hi There If you look on Ebay you might find some casting firms who will do castings for a reasonable price. If you do the engine, please consider writing it up for Model Engineer magazine. regards david
Dougie Swan	27/05/2009 17:23:25
269 forum posts 73 photos	What size of castings are you talking about, also what material. I have a homemade furnace and can do most metals apart from cast iron. If you were interested in making your own furnace it can be done quite cheaply
Steve Larner	27/05/2009 23:10:21
2 forum posts	Swan Foundry in Banbury do sand casting in Iron etc and lost wax in lots of materials. Steve Larner
Wessexman	12/07/2009 13:44:44
28 forum posts 5 photos	Hi John, I work for Swan Foundry at Banbury and if you need assistance let me know. We have just completed a full size cylinder for a Fowler Showmans engine. Best regards Keith

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