Take off air pipe in pot?

[bushwacked]

I want to build a multi level casting stand for my pot but I need to take the 8" pipe off the pot. If it matters I have a harbor freight pot.

My questions...
1) do most people take this off?
2) is it safe?
3) do most people build a multi level setup to get more casting in?

Thanks! :good:

 

[m4skinner]

do you mean the pipe on the bottom of the lid on the inside ? i so cut it off, I did and I use a rack for my molds.

 

[bushwacked]

do you mean the pipe on the bottom of the lid on the inside ? i so cut it off, I did and I use a rack for my molds.

Yep that one ... Do I need to cut off to keep a little bit of it there or can I completely remove it?

 

[Don Rabchenuk]

The pipe on my pot (from H.F.) was screwed in with thread sealant. It took a bit of effort but I was able to remove it. In it's place I screwed an elbow to keep incoming air from blowing directly onto the molds.

 

[darrin1200]

If you can, completely remove it.

 

[bushwacked]

The pipe on my pot (from H.F.) was screwed in with thread sealant. It took a bit of effort but I was able to remove it. In it's place I screwed an elbow to keep incoming air from blowing directly onto the molds.

Ya on mine it looks like a lot of teflon tape, possibly thread sealant... not sure, but I see the white teflon tape hanging out.

If you can, completely remove it.

Ok, will do.


Any tips on getting it out easier? Or basically struggle through it?

 

[eharri446]

I just clamped onto it with a pair of vise grips and turned it out. You will have to plug it from the outside using a 3/8 brass plug.

 

[JohnU]

I've removed them from a dozen or more with a wrench. A few were harder than others but they all came out. It's just an aluminum pipe. I've kept them to turn pens from but haven't gotten around to finished one yet. I also put an elbo to direct the air to the side and not straight down. Don't know if it matters or not. Never tried casting without it.

 

[bushwacked]

perfect, I will get after it tonight then!

 

[bushwacked]

as far as the elbow mentioned ... is it something basic like this? that is a 90, should I look for a 45 to help airflow a little or does it even matter?

 

[Monty]

Use a street ell. It will give you a little more clearance and you won't need to use a nipple.