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APMEX does sell granules but they do state not for investment purposes. I'm new to silver stacking is there a specific reason they state that?
 
Maggie said:
Ryaneod, you need to get some granules ask David. I am pretty sure Apmex sell granules

Sa bogan, The kiln is wired for 3 phase power and it is gas also.
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Maggie,

I did, he said he gets all his stuff from those forums over there. Apmex does sell granules in LARGE quantities, I just want like 20 ounces to start out with to even see how I will like it or if I can do it.

Ryan
 
Looks like APMEX has it for $1.69 over spot. I was hoping to get closer to spot since shipping and handling is also $20. That is $3.69 over spot per ounce. :(
 
PP - Thank you. I am getting some PM's on getting some rounds for around $1 over spot +shipping, as long as the shipping is reasonable it will be a good start. If I decide to make a go of doing larger amounts, I will source from one of these big players for larger amounts to get better pricing. I will throw some updates out as I go and maybe a few video's. Now to figure out what I am doing and clean some room out in the garage to work! ;)
 
Market Harmony are good - I can supply their pyramid bars if people are interested... About a similar premium to morgans or scottsdale 1ozers...
 
Ok, got my silver sourced and now trying to line the other parts up. Anyone have a suggestion for an OxyMapp torch they have maybe tried? I looked around online and it appears Lowes has one, but they say the Oxygen tank only lasts about 10 min. Is this normal?

Thanks!
 
Sa_bogan said:
BFun said:
Sa_bogan said:
Cheers for that, I'll have to look into it! I'm living in adelaide and I have gone to the exchange jewelers and there pretty costly.

There is a site that will give you the ability to make a cheap furnace ( I've been really lazy but I bought the flower pot furnace manual )
http://www.backyardmetalcasting.com/
It's a great site

Thing is I want to see if my molds turn out but I bought a propane and touch to melt only 1 oz of silver and it would get hot enough. I read that mapp gas would but I don't want to waste more money if it doesn't as I don't have an oxygen torch or anything.
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Hey guys, we do indeed sell silver granule, just please note that silver granule isn't considered an investment so there will be 10% GST on top of our listed prices (this applies to anywhere else you buy granule too).

Just make sure you start with a small bar, we tried making a large one once and it turned out terrible ;)
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Thanks that's something I didn't know. I only have 2 and 1 oz bar molds and 1 1/2 and 1/4 round molds.
Is there a store in Australia that sells the letter stamps or will make custome stamps?

I've been looking on gum tree and trading post for a kiln but they all say they need to be wired up? Is that how yours is Maggie?
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Most jeweller supplies stores should have letter stamps. Try House Of Jewellery in Sydney CBD, I recall seeing some there I think.
 
I got something that I think is very cool today.

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PeacePeople said:
I got something that I think is very cool today.

http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss220/pack84532/Bullion Stacker 5oz bar/peacekats002.jpg
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Peace, VERY cool. I just got 39 ounces of junk rounds today, and just went and got an Oxy-Mapp torch at the local Home Improvement store. I still need to order the graphite molds and what not. I like the Peace Sign, I can't find a "mark" that I like so I haven't gotten one yet.

Would you be interested in once i get my first batches going of a 1 for 1 swap? ;)

Wait, I just realized those look to be made by Silver Addict, as they have the YPS mark, did you just add the peace sign to them?
 
Right now there are a grand total of 3 people in the world that own this bar, and a 4th will have 2 very soon.

One person is a very well known seller on this site, and is in Australia. I doubt they'll come forward, but they might.
 
Ryaneod said:
PeacePeople said:
I got something that I think is very cool today.

http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss220/pack84532/Bullion Stacker 5oz bar/peacekats002.jpg
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Peace, VERY cool. I just got 39 ounces of junk rounds today, and just went and got an Oxy-Mapp torch at the local Home Improvement store. I still need to order the graphite molds and what not. I like the Peace Sign, I can't find a "mark" that I like so I haven't gotten one yet.

Would you be interested in once i get my first batches going of a 1 for 1 swap? ;)

Wait, I just realized those look to be made by Silver Addict, as they have the YPS mark, did you just add the peace sign to them?
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He made them for me as a custom job. Well worth it...
 
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Here are some of my 1oz,1/2oz and 1/8oz silver molds, i have another 1oz and a 2oz mold with PMB 999 inscribed so i wont need to stamp the bars with much.

Im now to the stage to build my furnace, just need to get the cement and sand to make the refractory.

The book only cost around $13 or so from the US and makes it easy to make a small furnace.
Hopefully my bars and coins come out nice enough for people to buy them, ill be making some videos of the making of the bars to post up here if people want
 
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