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Pro tip: Giving the riser enough time to do its job prevents shrinkage holes.

I finally learned that cutting it open too early just ruins the whole casting!
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ruby_ward95
Wait, what if the riser itself is the problem? Like, a bad design means it can't feed properly no matter how long you wait. Seen that happen.
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michaellopez
Cutting it open too early might not be as bad as you think (seriously, hear me out). In some cases, you can catch a big flaw and fix it before the whole thing sets. That little risk can save a bigger mess later.
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butler.iris
Catching a flaw early sounds good, but is it worth ruining the cast?
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