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Choosing between a dry sand mix and a green sand mix for a small bronze casting

I had to pick one for a custom gear pattern last week and went with dry sand for its better detail. It held the sharp edges on the teeth really well but took longer to set up. What mix do you guys like for small, detailed pieces?
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terry_carter15
Ever tried green sand with a finer grain? I get way more detail with it and it's faster to ram up.
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the_parker
the_parker11d ago
Totally agree, the fine stuff is a game changer for small patterns. I mean, it just packs in so much tighter without needing to hammer it forever.
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