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Silicone Pen Mould

Jim

Jim

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wm460 said:
I was told as long as it smells like salt and vinegar chips it is OK.
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Oh it smelled like vinegar Mark, but i have nothing else good to add ... :ciggrin:

Jimjam66 said:
Jim, do I understand correctly that you've thrown this mould out? Was the material no good?
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Yes it is in the bin David, the blanks came out all shapes, even had a taper down its length. The silicone wasn't strong enough to hold the blanks shape. :thinks:
 
Jim

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Jimjam66 said:
LOL ... All jokes aside I read on IAP about using reinforcement, ply plates and chicken-wire type netting. Worth a try? :nooidea:
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wm460 said:
I made one, the sides are about 3/4" thick it works ok, it took two tubes of silicon.
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You are right guys, after this was made i knew that it would be to flimsy and wished that i had made it a tad more beefy. :whistling:
 
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