Casting sources?

[Forestgnome]

Is there someplace on this forum that has a comprehensive list of casting suppliers? I couldn't find anything. It would be nice if there was a sticky on this in this subforum.
Anybody make castings to build model machinery, such as belt-driven equipment from the 19th century?

 

[aonemarine]

Where are you located?? try google search for local foundry suppliers in your area. I was surprised to find one less than an hour from my home. How large of a casting are you doing and what material, I assume iron? Alloy Avenue is a great spot to find a listing of suppliers as well as pick up some tricks.

 

[johan jorez]

here link to different suppliers
http://modelenginenews.org/suppliers.html

 

[Tin Falcon]

Anybody make castings to build model machinery, such as belt-driven equipment from the 19th century?

In the usa PM research has aline of machine tool model kits. Metal lathe ,milling machine , shaper and drill press as well as woodworking tools enough to build a min shop.

http://www.pmresearchinc.com/store/home.php?cat=6

Stuart models in the UK also offer a lathe ,shaper, mill, and drill press.
http://www.stuartmodels.com/inprod.cfm/section/casting

Tin

 

[Jasonb]

For model machines driven by line shafting then Stuarts and PM Research do them

http://www.pmresearchinc.com/store/home.php?cat=6

http://www.stuartmodels.com/inprod.cfm/section/casting

Antique Engines has a good list of suppliers

http://www.antiquengines.com/Davis_Model_Suppliers_List_.htm

J

EDIT Tin beat me to it

 

[Dave Sohlstrom]

Martin model and patterns here in the PNW has castings for model engines and home shop equipment. http://www.martinmodel.com/MMPengines.html

Dave

 

[Forestgnome]

Awesome links! Thanks.

 

[2manyhobbies]

To add to Dave's suggestion, the quality of the Martin Models are second to none!
Brad

Martin model and patterns here in the PNW has castings for model engines and home shop equipment. http://www.martinmodel.com/MMPengines.html

Dave

 

[aonemarine]

Ha I missed the word "model" in his post, that just totally blew my answer LOL