I just wanted to share a thought on the subject of pressure casting... I see many rookies have a great interest in pressure casting, and all of you should...
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Doug McClure
dmclure@xxx.xxxx
Dec 2, 1998 12:37 am
... First of all I'd switch to silicone rubber molds. If they are intricate figures, you might want to consider making it in several pieces. Plaster molds are...
1030
Elohs@xxx.xxx
Dec 1, 1998 11:26 pm
In a message dated 11/30/98 10:46:26 PM Eastern Standard Time, mwbauers@... writes: << The company denied that anything was wrong with their...
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Miracle Castings Inc.
miracle-castings@xx.x...
Dec 2, 1998 4:14 pm
Hi All! Time to report on my experiment. It was a dud. The mold seemed to have lost it's stickiness for one casting, then on the second casting rubber ...
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Richard Bess
RB7@xxxxxxxxxx.xxxx
Dec 2, 1998 5:04 pm
Message text written by INTERNET:casting@onelist.com ... to have lost it's stickiness for one casting, then on the second casting rubber started ripping out of...
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Mike Bauers
mwbauers@xxxx.xxxxxx....
Dec 2, 1998 6:49 am
... Ouch! But the important thing is that you salvaged your master. Mike Bauers...
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Liberty
liberty@xxxxxxxxx.xxxx
Dec 2, 1998 6:27 pm
Richard, Actually, using a spray in (usually via airbrush ) barrier coating will extend the mold life better, as it seals the mold surface. This prevents the...
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Tom Banwell
Tom@xxxxxxxx.xxxx
Dec 2, 1998 7:00 pm
... Mr. Zappa, Do you have a source for a clear barrier coat to use when casting urethanes in a gallon or smaller size can? I can only find it in the 20 gallon...
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Richard Bess
RB7@xxxxxxxxxx.xxxx
Dec 2, 1998 8:38 pm
Message text written by INTERNET:casting@onelist.com ... extend the mold life better, as it seals the mold surface. This prevents the chemicals in the resin...
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Miracle Castings Inc.
miracle-castings@xx.x...
Dec 2, 1998 11:19 pm
Hi Joe! Good to hear from you. Could you tell me a little more about this barrier coat? Is this applied every time you pour, or does it stay on the mold for...
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Miracle Castings Inc.
miracle-castings@xx.x...
Dec 2, 1998 11:26 pm
... Hi Richard! Have you ever tried just cutting out the center portion of the mold, putting it back in the box with the master, and re-pouring just that ...
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Liberty
liberty@xxxxxxxxx.xxxx
Dec 3, 1998 2:31 am
Tom, No, the place I used to get from stopped selling it in small quantities, and I have used a straight clear gloss laquer from time to time with good ...
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Liberty
liberty@xxxxxxxxx.xxxx
Dec 3, 1998 2:37 am
Yes, the use of barrier coat requires a new application before each pour, as it actually adheres to the surface of the casting ! This is good, because it is...
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Richard Bess
RB7@xxxxxxxxxx.xxxx
Dec 3, 1998 3:41 am
Message text written by INTERNET:casting@onelist.com ... putting it back in the box with the master, and re-pouring just that portion?" Pat, Now, I have to...
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Alan Shinn
alshinn@xxxxxx.xxxx
Dec 3, 1998 7:57 am
It seems that standard galv. iron plumbing pipe parts and a bicycle pump is just the right stuff for preasurising small things while they cure . All standard...
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Destiny Sager
alumilite@xxxx.xxxx
Dec 3, 1998 3:31 pm
Thanks Pat. Our pressure pot isn't as big as some of the pots out there. It' about 14" high and about 10" in diameter, but it is good for most applications....
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Frank Cahall
ian559@xxxxxx.xxxx
Dec 3, 1998 5:11 pm
Ok they are availible were?????? I need a new one to go with my other 4 Frank Cahall ... From: Destiny Sager <alumilite@...> To: casting@onelist.com...
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Miracle Castings Inc.
miracle-castings@xx.x...
Dec 4, 1998 4:37 pm
Hi Frank! Check out Alumilite's Web page at http://alumilite.com/ or contact them at: 315 E. North St., Kalamazoo, MI, 49007, 800-447-9344 / 616-488-4001 -...
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Burl Burlingame / Pac...
buzz@xxxxx.xxxx
Dec 4, 1998 7:40 pm
Question: What about urethane or two-part fine foams for casting? I've seem some war-game landscape parts done this way. What does anyone suggest as a product...
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sylvia
rainbow1@xxxxxxxxx.xxxx
Dec 5, 1998 5:12 am
Hi all, I have some clear catalyst on hand and was wondering if I can tint this before use. I am still too new at this rubber mold making for me to think I...
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FrostDruid@...
Dec 6, 1998 1:46 am
I am new to the list (2nd day) and thought i might tell you all a little about myself. I am 31 years old, married and have one 7 year old boy, and two idiot...
1049
laocoon1@xxxxxxxxx.xxx
Dec 6, 1998 7:52 am
It sounds like you'd benefit from some surfing of these sites: http://www.bjbenterprises.com/ http://www.polytek.com/ Both of these companies sell excellent...
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Tom Williams
Tom@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.x...
Dec 6, 1998 4:32 pm
In my experience, Richard Bess is correct, you must spray the mold with silicine spray to prolong its useful life. ..and this has to be done right from the...
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Doug McClure
dmclure@xxx.xxxx
Dec 7, 1998 5:04 am
... Just a guess but I'd say the foam reacted with the lacquer and it melted. That's typical. Might want to try something water based....
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Alumilite
alumilite@xxxx.xxxx
Dec 7, 1998 6:00 pm
We have those here at our shop. Give us a call at 616-488-4000 and I can have one shipped out. Paul Inman *Alumilite*...
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Miracle Castings Inc.
miracle-castings@xx.x...
Dec 8, 1998 4:19 am
Hi All! The list is kind of quiet the last few days! Everyone must be Christmas shopping.... anyways, I've been running the mold that I previously baked in...
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Liberty
liberty@...
Dec 8, 1998 4:16 am
I have grown rather fond of Poly Ease 2000 from Polytek. I use it on my GI-650 molds ( Silicone Inc. ) I re-spray the molds every 3 or 4 'pulls'. I also...
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Tibor Kiss
kisst@xxxxx.xxxx.xxx
Apr 8, 1998 7:05 am
... If you do that (even for yourself and not for profit) you violate copyright laws. However, if you scratch built a model of the appropriate scale, and say:...
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Barry Vedros
barry@xxxxxx.xxxxxxxx...
Dec 8, 1998 7:24 am
Hey FrostDruid! Glad to see another JOEhead here. This is a great list. Not alot of posts compared to our other haunts, but it's definitely quality over...
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Elohs@xxx.xxx
Dec 8, 1998 2:01 pm
In a message dated 12/7/98 11:19:12 PM Eastern Standard Time, miracle- castings@... writes: << On the subject of silicone mold releases, what Brand...
