Lost PLA Casting Tree with Tapered Sprue & Pouring Basin

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To most Thingyiverse users this will mean nothing, but to some who follow [**my YouTube Channel**](https://www.youtube.com/vegoilguy), this is the Casting Tree that I've been developing - seen in several of my videos now. Those familiar with John Campbell's Casting Handbook will be aware of the concept of a tapered sprue and pouring basin, devices typically included in sand casting to reduce porosity, prevent metal contamination and smooth the flow. I have taken these concepts and introduced them to the casting tree with, so far at least, great success. It fits perfectly on a steel flask that has a outer diameter of 102mm and is no greater than 150mm tall. If you're in the UK and want to buy one, drop me a line on YouTube or via my website and I'll tell you which online store sells them. To attach items to the main sprue (the trunk) I use positioning wax. This is wonderfully sticky stuff that holds very well and evaporates perfectly during burnout. Again this can be seen in most of my videos - like the one below. **JUST ONE STIPULATION**... if you feature this in a YouTube video, please name me as the Creator and provide a Link to this file and to my channel. **TIP IF YOU CAN** Please consider leaving a small tip if you can spare it. All proceeds go towards improving and growing my YouTube Channel - to bring even more content : ) **PATRONS NEEDED** Please consider supporting [**my YouTube Channel**](https://www.youtube.com/vegoilguy). Just a couple of dollars a month can make a real difference, helping me to help others and expand my channel. You can view my Patreon Channel at [**www.patreon.com/vegoilguy**](https://www.patreon.com/vegoilguy) for more details