Oil Can #2

I was greatly inspired by Hackmasters beautiful oil can clone. I decided to do a run of my own with a simpler design. It was suggested that I start a new thread here and not hijack the other thread.
The plan was originally solid brass. I realized that the pump housing would add too much weight so I went with an aluminum pump housing.

I was sort of emulating this original as posted by Hackmaster:

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Its about 3/16" thick at the edge. I will turn it down more when it is brass.


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Just did. I read everything on Back Yard metal casting.com. I think a small OIL Burner furnace is the way I will go. I stopped at my neighborhood sandwich shop / convenience store at lunch today and asked the owner what he did with his fryer oil. He took me next door to his house and pointed to a 55gal poly drum and told me to help myself whenever I wanted. So fuel is no problem.


Jamie
 
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I joined a couple of months ago. I am collecting parts for a foundry furnace. I took foundry classes in high school and college, and really liked them. Never had the facilities to do it at home, but I'm trying to change that now.

Awesome project! Thank you for posting!

GG
 
Need advice

I have never brazed SS. For the SS model I need to braze the base to the body. I do not want to TIG it 'cause it will look like crap and probably leak. I have some silver solder that is like 56% Ag. What is the correct solder to use for 304 SS and what is the correct flux? Can I get enough heat with a large propane torch or do I need Oxy? Any other tips?
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Soldering Stainless

Not much experience soldering stainless. At first I thought I had just made a mess:

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Then I realized the solder had flowed correctly and made a water tight seal! I cleaned it up on the lathe:

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Sorry this took so long.
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Finished!

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Seems to work just fine for cooking oil. I used food grade O rings. I hope any residual flux will not be too toxic? I cleaned as much as possible but there is always some residue.

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