Ferris File-A-Wax Style T-150 ring tubes are a trusted choice among master wax carvers for lost wax casting. Each tube measures 6" (152mm) in length, 1" (25.4mm) high, and 1" (25.4mm) wide with a flat top profile and a 5/8" (15.9mm) off-center hole. Ideal for carving rings, cuff links, pendants, medallions, and more, these wax tubes can be easily sawed, carved, drilled, milled, and turned on a lathe. They burn out cleanly from investment molds, withstand rough handling, and will not soften in the hands.
Must be burned out of investment molds. Not for use in steam de-waxers.
Features
- Five color-coded hardness formulas to suit a wide range of carving and machining applications
- Flat top with 5/8" (15.9mm) off-center hole for ring tube work
- Easily sawed, carved, drilled, milled, and turned on a lathe
- Burns out cleanly from investment molds
- Will not soften in the hands during carving
- Withstands rough handling
- Gold formula (Wolf Wax) suited for both hand carving and CNC lathe work
Specifications
| Style |
T-150 |
| Length |
6" (152mm) |
| Height |
1" (25.4mm) |
| Width |
1" (25.4mm) |
| Off-Center Hole Diameter |
5/8" (15.9mm) |
| Top Profile |
Flat |
| Approximate Melting Point |
240°F |
| Application |
Lost wax casting models |
| Burnout Method |
Investment mold burnout only — not for steam de-waxers |
Available Options
| Part # |
Color |
Hardness |
Shore D |
| 121.181 |
Turquoise |
Medium Hard |
56 |
| 121.216 |
Gold (Wolf Wax) |
Harder – CNC & hand carving |
59 |
| 121.371 |
Green |
Hard – highly intricate carving |
57 |
| 121.391 |
Blue |
Soft – extreme thin wall sections |
52 |
| 121.392 |
Purple |
Medium – general purpose |
55 |
Notes
The following table summarizes the performance characteristics of each formula to help you select the right hardness for your application.
| Color |
Flexibility |
Hand Carvability |
Milling |
| Blue |
Excellent |
Good |
Poor |
| Purple |
Good |
Excellent |
Fair |
| Turquoise |
Fair |
Excellent |
Excellent |
| Green |
Fair |
Fair |
Good |
| Gold |
Good |
Good |
Excellent |