Customer Reviews for VEVOR Propane Melting Furnace 4KG, 2462°F, Metal Foundry Furnace Kit with Graphite Crucible and Tongs, Casting Melting Smelting Refining Precious Metals Like Gold Silver Aluminum Copper Brass Bronze

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Acheté pour fondre de l'alu en moule sable, pour couler du cuivre en lingotières et pour réaliser mes alliages cuivre/aluminium pour couler mes garnitures de coutellerie. Je connais ce four acheté en connaissance de cause pour l'avoir souvent utilisé chez un ami. Pas vraiment prêt à l'emploi dès sa sortie du carton, il faut obligatoirement protéger la laine de céramique soit par badigeon de ciment réfractaire, soit en pulvérisant un durcisseur adapté. Pour faciliter l'allumage, j'ai glissé un tube coulissant sur chaque brûleur qui masquent partiellement les ouïes d'arrivée d'air juste pendant cette phase, ça évite de se griller sourcils et cheveux. La pince de manipulation du creuset livrée est à oublier, surtout en version 12kg, elle se révèle trop dangereuse. Il faudra se bricoler ou se procurer une pince qui serre sur le diamètre du creuset. Il faudra aussi d'autres creusets pour éviter de polluer le métal à fondre par les précédents. Enfin, la fonction forge, four à l'horizontale est un argument de vente, mais absolument pas une utilisation réaliste sans aménager une fermeture du four. J'ai pris ce four car s'il faut acheter séparément chaque composants, mon four maison m'aurait coûté bien plus cher....

Great little furnace it's actually my second one of these I've purchased from vevor I've been using my first 1 for 2yrs now with very heavy use only needed to coat it in statenite used it to make some awesome things

For the price this an excellent smelter. Melts brass within 25min to a nice liquid that is easy to pour into molds. Very easy to assemble and use.

I've poured over a hundred aluminum ingots and I'm very happy (over 1,500 F for those). I also poured four copper ingots - it reached 2,150 F for those. Be sure to put a piece of cardboard beneath the crucible each time. I'm not using the firebrick - they give you two, a square one for upright crucible work, and a rectangular one for laying-on-the-side forge work. I had to take apart and clean the nozzles, as one of them had debris particles and was flaming out.

Great furnace with a huge crucible. Works as advertised heats up fast and can smelt like crazy. Only downside is the top insulation tends to sag leaving the thin top metal not protected. Hasn't burnt through yet but most probably wil

This is super fun to use and LOUD Gets really hot but so long as you have protection it’s great. Had… I had welding gloves that melted/shrunk due to the intense heat. But I consider that a beginner mistake.

Outstanding performance everything works as intended I used it a handful of times to melt copper easy to use easy to maintain all you need Is some refractory cement and you’re ready to rock ‘n’ roll?

Great start off for the beginner blacksmith I have recommended this site to many who have asked questions. Foundry is really good quality and can’t wait to try it out.

I recently purchased this furnace and have found it to be quite impressive overall. It operates efficiently and meets the expectations set by its description. The assembly process was straightforward, which I greatly appreciated as it allowed for quick setup and usage. The furnace itself appears to be robust and durable, giving a sense of reliability for long-term use. However, I encountered some issues that are worth noting. The tongs provided with the furnace do not effectively grip the crucible, making it challenging to safely pour out liquid, melted metal. This is a significant concern as it affects the usability of the furnace in practical scenarios. Additionally, the quality of the crucible itself is disappointing. Its construction feels substandard, which raises concerns about its ability to withstand repeated use, especially under high heat. The fragility of the crucible makes it difficult to handle confidently with the tongs provided, as there is a constant fear of breakage. Despite these drawbacks, considering the price point of $100, the furnace still represents a good value for money. It delivers satisfactory performance for basic melting tasks and could be a viable option for those on a budget. Overall, I am pleased with the purchase, though I would recommend potential buyers to be prepared for the possibility of needing to invest in a higher-quality crucible and more effective tongs to fully utilize this furnace safely and effectively.