A used electric kiln can be found for under $500.00, cost to run around $2 per melt takes around 2 hours which is around the time to mull sand, ramm up and get ready to go. Can be used in the shop with doors closed and degauses perfectly enough as there is no combustion of fuel and time to...
It is not based on any specific engine but the pistons and connecting rod patterns are from a previous Gem 1 build. Overall size is the biggest my printer would print for block patterns without joining multiple pieces together.