Is it suitable for melting 14k gold jewelry scrap to the liquid?
1757862
Yes, it can work but, you have to use the biggest tip and limit the amount of metal that is being melted and try to keep the crucible from losing heat by some means. It is great for repairs and assembly and I think is really designed around that.
1576986
If you are going to melt precious metals, you want to do that in a crucible that you can pour directly from. While this has the ability to melt those metals, you are going to have a lot of waste. This is really made to melt lead.
1979901
It might be ok, but I would be afraid it would melt it. I would use "no sew" glue.
154301
No, I doesn't get hot enough for Gold or Silver. It is intended for lead and that is what it works well with.
1579418
Yes, as long as you have free flowing salt. I find it works best with Ice melt (not salt) as the size is more consistent.
2121604
The melting point of gold is 1,948°F. The FX=901 high temp is 600 degrees F. Answer no this will not melt gold! It did OK with solder for a small job.
1597837
I can tell you that if it gets too hot it will melt and move around. I have gotten metal things back apart by heating it with a small torch. That's the only way I know of to get it melt a little. I've never found a solvent that will touch it.
422849
No. Copper melts at 1980 f. Far above the heat range of this melting pot. It is designed for lead which melts in the high 600's to very low 700's..
2114645
hmmm... I seriously doubt it but don't know for sure. Depends on the melting point for copper. I think this pot maxes out at 900f.It's pretty much meant for lead.
1623800
I don't know. It is for metals and I suspect you could contact the company and ask.
426291
I have used this on plastic pieces to make copies for lost/broken piece and it worked well. Now pouring in a plastic resin to make a part will not work if the plastic curing process is high head - like most. That will melt/distort the material as it is flexible at 160 degrees F. If making a copy with plastic parts I would recommend a silicone mold. If using something like green stuff - this would work well.
1661925
Yes, I bought it specifically for melting lead-free pewter and it does so quickly and efficiently in up to 5# batches,
1178538
Don't know, but it is adequate for melting lead! Will get too hot for normal use and cause excess oxidation, so keep it low enough to fill molds without solidifying too quickly. Play with it for a little while, and you will quickly find how to use it.
1222778
Yes. Boil it to the point that is completely melted. Once it coils down clip the aluminum tab inside.
1991619
I would recommend metal, it does get quite warm but I never have to worry about it melting and it works well on thicker fabrics/coats.
1123996
Don't know have only done lead google melting temp of lead and of gold &silver; it gets plenty hot with lead
1576988
I don't think so because the melting point of silver is about 1700 degrees F and Gold is about 1900 degrees F.The highest temperature I have attained with this pot is 800 degrees F.