Sand casting parts [Archive]

Magnuman

11-13-2003, 06:20 PM

Does anyone know of a company that can sandcast a vent for me and produce this in bronze? I would then have it plated.
I have been looking for these vents for over a year with no luck.
When I bought my boat to restore it was missing one vent.
The logo embossed in the vent was only produced for a short time.
Would it also be possible to do these out of billet?
http://www.donzi.net/photos/ENahemow710.jpg
http://www.donzi.net/photos/ENahemow711.jpg
http://www.donzi.net/photos/ENahemow712.jpg
http://www.donzi.net/photos/ENahemow713.jpg
The size of the vent is about 5.5" x 5" x 1.75"
Thanks for any help.

topgun

11-13-2003, 06:56 PM

My cousin is a pattern maker in Michigan, he can probably do it. It might be cheaper to have two done in billet however. PM me if you want to me to pursue it.
TopGun

GofastRacer

11-13-2003, 06:57 PM

Have you contacted Donzi??..They may still make them???:confused:
Donzi! (http://www.donzimarine.com/)

Magnuman

11-13-2003, 07:03 PM

No,
Donzi doesn't make them.
They vents that are on their boats now are outsourced and aren't the same quality.
This vent with the logo is pretty rare.
If I pay for the initial cast I could probably sell enough to make back my initial investment.
Although making them out of billet also has it's appeal.