... there ... sure ... I have used RTV, resin and white metal from Tiranti and found it to a very good product(s). They carry a RED RTV silicone which is for...
You reminded me of using sand casting with a home made master pattern. http://www.foundry101.com/Craft%20Molding.htm It certainly would be an uncomplicated way...
Can anyone recommend a food safe silicone rubber that is castable? I need to seal the inside of a leather bottle. Thanks, Tom Tom Banwell Designs Inc ...
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Hello Tom I have an FDA compliant RTV silicone If you like we could discuss OFF LINE warmest regards Michael www.hobbysilicone.com [Non-text portions of this...
Hi Mike, They should really tell you what sand they use, which isn't plain sand btw, and it's an aluminium pour, although another metal could be used, and this...
... I suppose I could do that but this "Green Sand" stuff is a little confusing plus more material to buy. Right now I cannot see how I could do a tender frame...
... This is what Mike sent. http://www.foundry101.com/Craft%20Molding.htm Go here to find out about the sand. http://www.foundry101.com The page Mike sent did...
Or you could get a bucket of ordinary fine sand and a styrofoam model, and of course you'd need to melt the metal. How big is the model? Regards Charles...
OOPs I'm not too smart. I thought this was a post on another list I am on. Always should try to make a good impression with your first post. Ken the guy from...
Hey ya'll, Been out of the studio for about 18 months, taking a hiatus to rebuild our home after the storms of '04 here in Fl. Ok, #1, Most of my silicone ( I...
Do you mean a chassis? If so, how are you producing your master? White metal is traditional for most casts. You would need some expensive
equipment to cast in...
... Yes, it is a chassis. It is a frame about 63mm X 30mm X 4mm, HO gauge, 1/87. When I said plastic I meant plastic resin, as in Alumilite Plastic resin. I...
I've read messages here before about using Reducit (sp?) or Hydroshrink to get a smaller copy of an existing part. Now I've got a project to make a smaller...
Hi Richard, A small micro furnace for a 250g crucible would make those components, and wouldn't cost a fortune to make... however once you start experimenting...
Saw your email This is a federal case - take it to the FBI they have an Internet fraud division. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
... gauge, 1/87. ... resin. ... as well. ... of the ... I just cast a frame in Cerro Bend but this metal does not want to flow into small areas like the...
Richard have a look at this site. It has a section on 'how to' which will let you see the processes involved. Nigel [Non-text portions of this message have...
I'm having trouble locating someone to do some small scale rotocasting. Is there anyone around the Bay Area who has experience in rotocasting? Carol...
Hi Richard. I am new to this group and have just read your question and the replys posted. Do you heat your mold before puoring? What is likely happening woth...
Guys, I have some successful experience with gravity casting, and I would like to boldly go forward and increase my production. Vacuum casting seem good to me,...
For those of you who would like to pressure-cast smaller items but (like me) can't afford the $130.00 - $190.00 + price for a pressure tank, check this out...
Daniel, There has been much discussion of vacuum casting here http://groups.yahoo.com/group/castingpics/ Tom Tom Banwell Designs Inc www.lumicast.com ... From:...
This item has been discussed often here. Several people have had problems with these, one of which had the cover come off under pressure and it then cut into...
Hi John......... Are you the J. Hagen I know from the Milw. area ??? You must not be aware that the Harbor Freight lid clamps are known to be weak and prone to...
I did some searching and it seems like the resin Micro Mark sells is re-packaged Smooth On brand. There is CR600 and CR900 sold by Micro Mark. Anyone know what...
need some info. on how to make one? some pictures would be good? have seen these used on making hoods for model cars.. would like to make one for tires.....
Rich, Group - The Micro-Mark CR300 and CR600 resins are repackaged Smooth-On SC300 and SC305 resins, respectively. The difference between the two is the "pot...
Before I get castigated (no pun intended) for my technical error: I wrote the resin has a "Shore A Durometer of 90D". That's wrong. The Shore A and Shore D...
