This is the former for the new mould which was made with 75% yellow and 25% red vinamold. If anyone wants to make a mould it is easy just make a former, I used corian and pour your favourite RTV
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Looking forward to seeing the products coming from this. Very neat job, Peter!!!
Bob.
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I did the same but used timber painted with PVA glue let dry and applied beeswax polish
worked fine with clear bathroom silicone.
Steve
worked fine with clear bathroom silicone.
Steve
Thanks, I have just made another one, so now have 3 which will make it much easier when I make the next pour as I don't have to wait to de-mould for the next batch.
When I made my first mould I did the same, but can't be arsed waiting for the silicone to go off, the thicker you have it it can take days before it has gone off properly. Unless you can get cheap silicone it is a far more expensive way to make a mould.
Peter
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Very neat job, Peter, well made.
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Question.. Where did you get the corian, was it pre cut or is it fairly easy to cut at home?
Thank you
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Thank you, I'm learning and picking up loads of info this a.m. There could be a brain overload, will have to shut down at work later.
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Very good peter, i have never used that vinamold .. I will look into this my friend ..
John, if it is the Morley near Leeds you are at .. I have some corian you can have, i am in Knottingley ..
John, if it is the Morley near Leeds you are at .. I have some corian you can have, i am in Knottingley ..
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vinamold doesn't appear to be sold in Aust.
I got a Volvo estate full of the stuff from a corian fabricator, I use it for formers, jigs and anything else it will be of use for. I cut it on the bandsaw, it's easy enough to cut and takes a great finish.
Peter
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It Corian ie Routs easily and well.
Peter.
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Peter I bet the Volvo sat well down on the springs that stuff is uber heavy IMHO. I had a bootfull of sink off cuts the car was unstable.
Peter.
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I just want to say a big thank you to Jim, you are a gent and a scholar sir, it was a pleasure to meet you, and I do owe you a drink or 180, PG?.
Also I do find all tips and advice useful and educational, however as a newbie there is not much I can give to the members in way of advice, but here is an old favourite of mine,
Whilst the snow may look inviting kids, do not eat the yellow snow, it is not Lemon flavour ok
but on a more serious note, what do you do with your shavings, I have a large oil drum full.... if you have a wood burning or multi fuel stove try this..nip down to your local carpet retailer and cadge some of his dry flooring cardboard inners, cut to size to suit your needs, pack one end with newspaper or similar and fill with shavings.. pack them in as tight as you can and use on your stove as a poor mans heat log.. I find they burn slower and longer than just throwing a handfull on, and to date they have not killed the flame. Please note I am not an expert on this, so you do this at your own risk and please consult your owners manual or your stove supplier.
Also I do find all tips and advice useful and educational, however as a newbie there is not much I can give to the members in way of advice, but here is an old favourite of mine,
Whilst the snow may look inviting kids, do not eat the yellow snow, it is not Lemon flavour ok
but on a more serious note, what do you do with your shavings, I have a large oil drum full.... if you have a wood burning or multi fuel stove try this..nip down to your local carpet retailer and cadge some of his dry flooring cardboard inners, cut to size to suit your needs, pack one end with newspaper or similar and fill with shavings.. pack them in as tight as you can and use on your stove as a poor mans heat log.. I find they burn slower and longer than just throwing a handfull on, and to date they have not killed the flame. Please note I am not an expert on this, so you do this at your own risk and please consult your owners manual or your stove supplier.
The springs in a Volvo are sterner than most, but you are right, it was well down and it certainly didn't do it any good, but it was too good not to take the chance.
Peter