Melt Aluminum in a Charcoal Foundry

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Melt Aluminum in a Charcoal Foundry

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1. Set up the foundry
2. Light the charcoal and add aluminum
3. Heat the crucible until the aluminum melts
4. Pour the aluminum into the mold
This setup produces a solid hunk of aluminum, leftover aluminum slag,and charcoal ash.
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