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Bought a cheap knockoff pouring shank from Harbor Freight and it cracked on the third pour
It was a 4-inch shank for our small bronze jobs, cost about $60. I figured it was just a simple piece of steel, how bad could it be? The thing developed a hairline crack right down the side during a pour last Thursday, ruining the mold and about $200 worth of metal. Is it ever worth the risk to save a few bucks on critical tools, or do you guys stick with known brands like McEnglevan every time?
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sam_rivera17d ago
Harbor Freight and hot metal? Bold move.
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shah.olivia17d ago
Saw a crucible tong snap at the hinge last week, just terrifying.
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