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Started by lptools, May 13, 2019, 05:48:10 PM

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May 13, 2019, 05:48:10 PM Last Edit: May 13, 2019, 05:50:50 PM by lptools
Hello, I am still digging through the machinist box. From what I have learned, the former owner was either a pattern maker, or worked in the pattern maker shop at Crouse Hinds. These are a mystery, aluminum & brass, and the rods look like they would have been used as a setting tool. Most are about 5/16" in diameter, and about 5/16" high, each with 6 hairline slots on the flat area.There are quite a few different sizes in the brass.  He could have been saving these for scrap, but there is no weight here, he would have had to collect 1000's!! Thanks, Lou
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May 13, 2019, 08:29:58 PM
Lou, those are called core box vents. Here is a link: http://smelko.com/?page_id=469

They allow the air to vent out of a mold when the molten metal is poured in, or injected. The slits are tiny, so air can escape, but the metal does not flow through. Hope that helps
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May 14, 2019, 04:11:52 AM
Hello, Bob. That was quick!!! Thanks for the info!!!!  Regards, Lou
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