Bernard, Chris' reply was pretty complete. I would say that once you start casting in white metals, it's always better to get known alloys from a dealer....
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thomasriepe1967
Sep 1, 2003 12:49 pm
I finished the 1/600 Koeln class cruiser project. I would like to post a picture of the ship who can help! Thomas...
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dsbnumpsie
Sep 1, 2003 1:43 pm
Hey Ron, Have you contacted Smooth-On about this? I have been using their product for over a year now, and have had no problems per se with any of their...
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george2003@...
tbeno2000
Sep 1, 2003 3:31 pm
I am also a newbie and am contemplating buying a vacuum and a pressure pump. Is it necessary to use a reservoir or tank with either pumps. If the vacuum pump...
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Rick C Shoup
rshoup2junocom
Sep 1, 2003 4:01 pm
Question from a total innocent: Is there any machine on the market to do mixing or must it all be by hand? Regards, Rick Shoup On Sun, 31 Aug 2003 22:20:50...
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Rita Slaba
ritaslaba
Sep 1, 2003 4:18 pm
Hi I've added a new page to my web page for my renderings. take a look www.jewelrycreation.com click on the rendering butterfly Rita Slaba ...
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Mike Brose
puppetsnprops
Sep 1, 2003 4:26 pm
Oops! I just reread your post and noticed you were already heading in that direction! <G> Process of elimination can pin-point a lot of problems. You're right...
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Mike Brose
puppetsnprops
Sep 1, 2003 4:55 pm
Oops! I just reread your post and noticed you were already heading in that direction! <G> Process of elimination can pin-point a lot of problems. You're right...
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steveneserin@...
steveneserin
Sep 1, 2003 6:20 pm
In a message dated 01/09/2003 13:50:14 GMT Standard Time, Thomas_Riepe@... ... not me but I would like to see it so if you cant get a copy online send me a ...
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Mike Brose
puppetsnprops
Sep 1, 2003 7:53 pm
This is the 3rd time I've tried sending this. Yahoo must be hidin' them somewhere! <G> If it burps out the other two duplicate messages at some point, I...
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mwhirailer
Sep 1, 2003 7:59 pm
... From: "Mike Brose" <propworks@...> To: <casting@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Monday, September 01, 2003 1:10 PM Subject: Re: [casting] Smooth On Moldmax 10...
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Mike Brose
puppetsnprops
Sep 1, 2003 8:20 pm
Ron..... you eliminated the temperature factor as being an issue. The way I see it, you have 2 other main factors to test (contamination or bad batch/dated...
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jeffvalentstudios
jeffvalentst...
Sep 1, 2003 10:56 pm
Hi all, I have a job I need to have cast in resin. It is a model kit that is quite large. Any professional resin casters on this list please feel free to ...
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ickers2003
Sep 2, 2003 12:10 am
I am interested in learning about cold cast bronze sculpting and will post more in the future. however, I have a question which hopefully somebody out there...
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Vic Perry
vicjperry1
Sep 2, 2003 12:11 am
Hi all. I've started a business making business displays based mostly on works in foam sculptures and wall murals and such. I would like to expand to include...
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Spanosnu@...
spano_snu
Sep 2, 2003 12:14 am
Hi Bernard, I have about 700 pounds of Ney Metal CT that I am willing to sell at considerably less than market price. There is one catch. I live just...
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viperelite2001
Sep 2, 2003 1:40 am
I have a master peice, and Im pressure casting the mold and part now. the part is cast in clear, so the question is, how do I make it "shiny" I did it before,...
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Mike Brose
puppetsnprops
Sep 2, 2003 2:07 am
Ron..... you eliminated the temperature factor as being an issue. The way I see it, you have 2 other main factors to test (contamination or bad batch/dated...
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Alan Condit
conditalan
Sep 2, 2003 4:06 am
viperelite2001, To hold the vacuum in my vacuum chamber (I know opposite direction) I just use a lever operated 1/4 inch gas valve. It held the vacuum for ...
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viperelite2001
Sep 2, 2003 4:29 am
I may try that, I THINK I got it, I used a dremel to sand down the cross threaded hole. put the stopper back in straight, sealed it up, and put it all back...
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Wiz
wizatlarge
Sep 2, 2003 5:37 am
Is anybody familiar with this process? Here is a web site about it, but it is pretty general. ...
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Wiz
wizatlarge
Sep 2, 2003 5:41 am
Even though it used to be much harder, today making candles can easily be a "kitchen table" craft. You don't need double boilers or complicated thermometers...
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Wiz
wizatlarge
Sep 2, 2003 6:10 am
This is sort of a "me too" kind of post, in that nobody addressed a part of your question regarding the compressor needed. I'd like to get an answer to that...
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thomasriepe1967
Sep 2, 2003 6:51 am
Hi , depends on the metal you want to use . Pewter or white metal will do as melting temps are low around 120 degrees cent. cant say anything about other...
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Ichthyosapien
ichthyosapie...
Sep 2, 2003 9:18 am
... reply: Gabe, All compressors accumilate water in the storage tank, so there is nothing wrong with the one you have if it can run and fill. All you need is...
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Ichthyosapien
ichthyosapie...
Sep 2, 2003 9:44 am
... reply: ingeneral YES. ... reply: you should only nbe using the vac for a short time (2-3 minutes) so just running it for the full time is OK. ( I don't...
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Ted Quick
rim_molder
Sep 2, 2003 12:11 pm
There are very low melting alloys available, down to 140F as I remember it. As a matter of fact my sister-in-law used to work in the office of a leading ...
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Chris Boyer
boyercl2002
Sep 2, 2003 12:28 pm
see below ... From: "Wiz" <wizatlarge@...> To: <casting@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Monday, September 01, 2003 10:35 PM Subject: [casting] Lost Foam Metal...
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Chris Boyer
boyercl2002
Sep 2, 2003 12:47 pm
Yes and No There are several "metals" that will melt below and around 700 deg. You could purchase a "lead pot" to melt these metals. Look in gun related web...
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afisherjr@...
afisherjr
Sep 2, 2003 2:22 pm
In a message dated 9/2/03 5:48:10 AM Pacific Daylight Time, ... Me too! Lead and lead fumes isn't something you want contaminating your food. Not to say...
