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 == History ==
+Shipping costs and machine sources are still being researched. --[[User:Dbever|Dbever]] ([[User talk:Dbever|talk]]) 23:56, 30 July 2014 (UTC)
 == Background ==
+There are two major machines required for the lost wax casting process.
+* [http://www.ebay.com/itm/ROSENTHAL-SUPER-VAC-VACUUM-CASTING-AND-INVESTMENT-TABLE-TOP-MACHINE-/350963118702?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item51b708326e Investment table]
+** Estimate ~$900 or less for used machine
+* [http://www.ebay.com/itm/Round-Wax-Injector-Jeweler-Tool-Jewelry-Tool-110V-5-5lb-3-2liter-/321194285742?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4ac8abdaae Wax Injector]
+** New machine ~$400
+The above linked items are examples of available (at the time of this writing) equipment to fill these roles, and are intended as a rough indicator of pricing and equipment configuration. Similar equipment may need to be located once this vote passes.
+Also needed to bootstrap our casting abilities would be mold-making supplies:
+* [http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Alumilite-5-LB-Quick-Set-RTV-Silicone-Rubber-Base-Catalyst-for-Mold-Making-/131175420589?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1e8aaa12ad Silicone rubber]
+** ~$120
+* [http://www.riogrande.com/Product/Kerr-Satin-Cast-20-Investment-33-lbs/70209933?Pos=1 Plaster Investment]
+** ~$35
+Total for materials and equipment: ~$1551.64
+Shipping costs: ~$250 (wild estimate - there are freight costs involved)
+Total with 10% buffer: $1959.69
 == Goals ==
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 == Language ==
+Authorize the board to spend up to $1959.69 on equipment and materials for lost wax process metal casting.
 == Receipts ==