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Set includes The "Whip" crucible dish holders, a wire handled instrument which works by reverse action pinching and holding the dish in place for pouring. The WHIP makes a lot of sense when using thes melting dishes. Made of stainless steel, the spring action keeps good tension to assure the user that melting dishes will not slip.
Set of all 5 Dish Crucibles, are made of High Grade Fused Silica "A-1 TOP QUALITY" are Made in Italy.
Dish Crucibles are the most commonly used forms of crucibles for melting nonferrous precious metals. Crucibles are made with the Slip Cast Process, (High Grade Ceramic Material is prepared then Poured in Molds and Cured) thus they are long lasting "A-1 RATED TOP Quality" made of High Grade Fused Silica, withstand temperatures up to 2500°F / 1371°C. MADE IN ITALY
*** Crucibles should be Glazed with Borax prior to use, to cure and prolong the life. Note: If you need Information on the process of Melting & Glazing please contact us.
Set of crucibles 5 sizes:
- SMALL Dish: Outside Diameter: 2-1/4" Height: 7/8" Capacity: 20 dwt / 31 gr
- MEDIUM Dish: Outside Diameter: 2-5/8" Height: 1" Capacity: 40 dwt / 62 gr
- LARGE Dish: Outside Diameter: 3-7/16" Height:1-1/8" Capacity:100 dwt / 155 gr
- X-LARGE Dish: Outside Diameter:4-1/16" Height:1-3/8" Capacity:175 dwt /272 gr
- XX-LARGE Dish: Outside Diameter: 5-1/2" Height: 2" Capacity: 58Toz. / 1750 gr
The “Whip” crucible dish holder was invented by a jeweler is a wire handled instrument that works by reverse action, by pinching and holding the dish in place for pouring. The WHIP makes a lot of sense when using small melting dishes. Made of stainless steel, the spring action keeps good tension to assure the user that melting dishes will not slip.
Jumbo - Large and Small "Whip" Crucible Holders
- Small Whip Handle: Holds and fits 1-3/4" and 2-1/4" dishes. Handle length is 9-3/4"
- Large Whip Handle: Holds and fits the 3" and 4" dishes. Handle length is 10-1/4"
- Jumbo Whip Handle: Holds and fits the 4" and 5-1/2" dishes. Handle length is 14-1/2"
