"MikeMandaville" wrote in message

I am assuming that you probably already know about the Gingery
shop-from-scrap series, though, just in case you don't, here is the
link:

http://www.lindsaybks.com/dgjp/djgbk/series/index.html


I am new to the metalworking thing, though I am a long time woodworker and
DIY auto mechanic. Thanks for the reference, I have ordered the books!

Just to save some time, I've been thinking about doing the casting by
using the thermit process:

http://www.lindsaybks.com/bks4/thermit/


I've long thought how great it would be to be able to do some small part
casting. Hmmm!

John