Hey Rod M.: It would help to know what size pour we're talking about here. Anyway mold release is one thing, bubbles are another. Bubbles first: The size of...
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Fozzy Bear
bfozzy...
Mar 1, 2012 1:31 pm
To further clarify, the mix will seem hopelessly runny to people who are more familiar with concrete flatwork. Aim for somewhere between cream-o-wheat and a...
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Rob de Bie
rob_de_bie
Mar 1, 2012 7:59 pm
A few days ago I bought a new resin model kit, an aircraft in 1/72, cast in polyurethane resin. The casting work was a bit rough, similar to that produced say...
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Ted Quick
rim_molder
Mar 2, 2012 7:52 am
Rob, Not likely, but it reminds me of when wax was included in the mix for polyesters, as a built in mold release. Never heard of it being used in casting...
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obscurity123
Mar 3, 2012 5:59 pm
SO excited that my Gallon of OOMOO 30 will arrive on Friday next week!!! Anyone else looking at everything in the house evaluating if they will cast a mold of...
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Rob de Bie
rob_de_bie
Mar 5, 2012 11:37 pm
Ted, thanks for the quick reply. I've used paraffin oil to make a non-tacky 'topcoat' out of a polyester gelcoat, and I guess paraffin wax could do the same...
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Ted Quick
rim_molder
Mar 6, 2012 4:49 am
Rob, Could be. Simple enough to check, soak it in warm water and see if it starts dissolving. Ted Quick ... [Non-text portions of this message have been...
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Tim Mulina - BHI
drgwnarrowgauge
Mar 6, 2012 5:30 am
Sorry if this has already been mentioned, I just popped into the thread Another cheap mold release that the photo reminds me of is something a friend reminded...
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John McCann
johncharlesm...
Mar 13, 2012 6:45 pm
An interesting use for a 3-D scanner. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=b4eokfCMIwU Obey Gravity, it's the law! John [Non-text portions of...
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Mike Bauers
mwbauers
Mar 13, 2012 7:00 pm
Fantastic! I see at 2:20 they show a 'model' of a motorcycle with rider. I see potential for model builders as well. Mike Bauers...
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John McCann
johncharlesm...
Mar 13, 2012 7:07 pm
I got the link from an e-zine I get every day called Gizmag, I should have labeled this as a 3-D printer instead of scanner. Obey Gravity, it's the law! John ...
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Ken Burney
ken_the_guy_...
Mar 14, 2012 1:39 am
I have been lurking on this group for about 3 years or so now is time to ask some questions from those who know something about casting Hydrocal. I am using...
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Ted Quick
rim_molder
Mar 14, 2012 12:57 pm
Ken, Urethanes do need better mold releasing than do silicones across the board. Always need to remember that urethanes are basically glues so mold release and...
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Daniel
d.caso
Mar 14, 2012 1:44 pm
Hi all: In a new photo album inder the name WOODEN ROCKS I've uploaded pictures of a piece of a very old wooden beam I've found a couple of years ago. I saved...
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Ben
rebendever
Mar 14, 2012 4:01 pm
Hello Group, We are about to expand our product line and we are looing for someone (preferrably in the greater Atlanta, GA area to reduce shipping & handling...
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Ken Burney
ken_the_guy_...
Mar 15, 2012 3:36 am
Thanks for the tips Ted. Ken _____ From: casting@yahoogroups.com [mailto:casting@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Ted Quick Sent: Wednesday, March 14, 2012 7:58...
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glenboro
Mar 15, 2012 2:23 pm
Hy new to the forum, expert metal spin casting experience. Looking to learn how to cast resin :) will wonder around and then post later....
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Nick Cliffe
steelegrange
Mar 16, 2012 9:58 am
Hi Tim, I'm the person that bought Nigel's equipment and am based in the UK. I was planning to develop the casting service as an ad-on for my business but...
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Ben
rebendever
Mar 16, 2012 3:50 pm
Does anyone remember the article & the person who created and shared with us the Mobile Casting & Display Station? I recall that it had music, microwave, etc...
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Mike
alumicaster
Mar 16, 2012 5:00 pm
That was me. You can find it at my website: cfnson.com Just click on the link about halfway down the home page. I'm now planning on a companion unit that will...
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Jay
tanglewoodso...
Mar 16, 2012 10:05 pm
I need several hunderd theater seats. In the photo section under Jays Stuff is a photo of the sort of thing. I have done some one part molds but I imagine...
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daniel caso
d.caso
Mar 17, 2012 8:07 am
Jay;      I would rather choose for 3D printing instead of casting. It would requiere a very simple CAD drawing and would provide you as many hundreds...
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Jay Beckham
tanglewoodso...
Mar 17, 2012 1:15 pm
Daniel I agree but have not found a reasonable priced 3D printing firm. There used to be a PAP company (print a part) around but understand they are gone. Jay...
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Mike Jackson
alumicaster
Mar 17, 2012 2:34 pm
Jay, what about casting the seats in two parts, a "top" and "bottom", splitting the seats along the bottom cushion line? This would allow you to make two...
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Jay Beckham
tanglewoodso...
Mar 17, 2012 3:06 pm
Mike Never thought about that. Also someone suggested 3D printing so I am also exploring that also. Jay Beckham Modeling the South Shore passenger and freight...
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daniel caso
d.caso
Mar 17, 2012 3:48 pm
Jay:       Did you try Shapeways?                          http://www.shapeways.com/              Daniel  ...
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23weldon
chfengr.elkh...
Mar 21, 2012 4:44 pm
Yes, but it's the image processing technology that borrows from scanner technology that is the real trick. Looks like a subset of the architecture style used...
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John McCann
johncharlesm...
Mar 21, 2012 5:07 pm
This video is an ad for a color printer. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7QP73uTJApw&feature=endscreen&NR=1 Obey Gravity, it's the law! John From: 23weldon ...
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heydanno
Mar 22, 2012 11:00 am
How can I pour liquid casting resin into a resin mold (not a rubber mold) without the casting resin sticking to the resin mold? Thanks!...
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Marc Fields
compleatscul...
Mar 22, 2012 11:18 am
Hey Danno, There are a number of ways to accomplish this task, but the first major question you need to answer is wether the piece will physically lock or not....
