Take off air pipe in pot?

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bushwacked

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I want to build a multi level casting stand for my pot but I need to take the 8" pipe off the pot. If it matters I have a harbor freight pot.

My questions...
1) do most people take this off?
2) is it safe?
3) do most people build a multi level setup to get more casting in?

Thanks! :good:
 
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The pipe on my pot (from H.F.) was screwed in with thread sealant. It took a bit of effort but I was able to remove it. In it's place I screwed an elbow to keep incoming air from blowing directly onto the molds.
 
djrljr said:
The pipe on my pot (from H.F.) was screwed in with thread sealant. It took a bit of effort but I was able to remove it. In it's place I screwed an elbow to keep incoming air from blowing directly onto the molds.
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Ya on mine it looks like a lot of teflon tape, possibly thread sealant... not sure, but I see the white teflon tape hanging out.

darrin1200 said:
If you can, completely remove it.
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Ok, will do.


Any tips on getting it out easier? Or basically struggle through it?
 
I just clamped onto it with a pair of vise grips and turned it out. You will have to plug it from the outside using a 3/8 brass plug.
 
I've removed them from a dozen or more with a wrench. A few were harder than others but they all came out. It's just an aluminum pipe. I've kept them to turn pens from but haven't gotten around to finished one yet. I also put an elbo to direct the air to the side and not straight down. Don't know if it matters or not. Never tried casting without it.
 
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as far as the elbow mentioned ... is it something basic like this? that is a 90, should I look for a 45 to help airflow a little or does it even matter?
 
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