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This is a RED tool. Reservation required
8" x 8" x 8" Sentry kiln for burning out lost-wax molds in the casting shop. You must be tool-tested in the casting shop to use this tool. Capacity: 4- 3"diameter x 4" height lost wax molds. Typical max temperature is 1350 F. Burnout of molds takes about 10 hours. Molds can be burned out in advance and stored until you are ready to cast, then preheat molds to 900-1100 F.
You must run the shop ventilators and wear gloves and eye protection when using this tool.
Summary instructions for operation can be found here:
A user manual for this tool can be found here:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/30k4snls68syisb/Sentry%20Kiln%20Manual.PDF?dl=0
Instructions can also be found in the lost-wax class handout here:
