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Yardman777

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    Yardman777 reacted to monkey in New silver pourer struggling.   
    Hey great to see a new silver creator starting out!
    @BackyardBullion held a live stream last week where I think he was getting a similar issue? (I'm no expert so could be wrong).
    The silver he poured was getting too hot due to a dodgy furnace. He was getting air pockets on the bottom of the mold. I think this was due to the silver being too hot and maybe the mold not being 100% dry of moisture.
    Once he switched to a new furnace his results improved, I think he also changed the silver shot he was using and got a new graphite crucible which improved things further.
    The molds seemed to be getting a dark spot on the pours where the silver was too hot, can you see any dark spot in the bottom of your molds where the silver makes first contact?
    Link to vid below plays from 32mins through
     
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    Yardman777 reacted to BackyardBullion in New silver pourer struggling.   
    There are so many variables to consider. Humidity of the air, temperature of the air. Temperature of the silver, try pouring at 1050 or 1025 even and see what the results are?
    The silver can be a factor too, it sounds strange but I have had very different experiences with shot Vs chopped up bars and coins. 
    One thing to maybe do is get a graphite stiring rod and give the molten Silver a gold mix before pouring.
    Quality of the graphite mould, moisture in the mould.
    Quality of the crucible.
    Speed of your pouring, how fast does the silver cool?
    Are you using a mapp torch, or a butane torch?
    The torch might be introducing gas bubbles as the flame hits the silver, maybe move it further away or turn the power down.
    So many factors, that's why I love this so much and it's always a challenge.
    I am also a big believer in attitude of the pourer. I know physically it can't make much difference but if you are not in the right mindset it can often be a bad day.
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    Yardman777 got a reaction from HonestMoneyGoldSilver in New silver pourer struggling.   
    Just started pouring .999 fine silver from shot. Really seem to be struggling with getting the desired finish. My bottom surface against the mold is not smooth and the top is frosty and bubbly. I keep the torch on the mold for the entire pour. I use a furnace with graphite crucible heated up to 1100 degrees C. Can't seem to find any rhyme or reason. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you


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    Yardman777 got a reaction from stefffana in New silver pourer struggling.   
    Just started pouring .999 fine silver from shot. Really seem to be struggling with getting the desired finish. My bottom surface against the mold is not smooth and the top is frosty and bubbly. I keep the torch on the mold for the entire pour. I use a furnace with graphite crucible heated up to 1100 degrees C. Can't seem to find any rhyme or reason. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you


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    Yardman777 got a reaction from monkey in New silver pourer struggling.   
    Just started pouring .999 fine silver from shot. Really seem to be struggling with getting the desired finish. My bottom surface against the mold is not smooth and the top is frosty and bubbly. I keep the torch on the mold for the entire pour. I use a furnace with graphite crucible heated up to 1100 degrees C. Can't seem to find any rhyme or reason. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you


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