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badger · Novice Joined: 03 Sep 2006 Posts: 63

One thing I like about this forum is that a lot of you guys like to make wood masters for vac forming. I'm a big fan of it, and I try to avoid plaster.

So, what do you guys use when shaping the wood? What tools are best for "hogging" out the big chunks, removing the big areas before fine tuning? What's a good way to get nice smooth curves, for something like shoulder bells and stuff?

badger

badger · Novice Joined: 03 Sep 2006 Posts: 63

Oh yeah, and what type of wood do you start with, and how do you finish/seal it when you're done?

tubachris85x · Posted: Wed Apr 02, 2008 5:44 pm Post subject:

I think its been said before, but I think the common wood, or wood composite rather, is call MDF (Medium Density Fiberboard). Unlike typical wood, it does not splinter (too my knowledge) and is a good wood to work with for this type of thing.

As for tools, I personally use a jigg-saw to cut the shapes, sometimes a circular saw (rarely), I have a hand held belt sander, as well as a much smaller Mouse sander. I will also use metal wood files for various things I might need something small for.

As for a sealer, Ive only used it once for a normal grain type of wood, but Im sure it works with MDF as well. I picked up a can of a material for wood, I dont know the name, but it was labled as "sanding sealer," and it comes in a can, and you have to brush it on in layers, sanding a bit between coats. It leaves a look of a laquor or a nice finish after its applied.
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tubachris85x · Posted: Wed Apr 02, 2008 5:46 pm Post subject:

I think its been said before, but I think the common wood, or wood composite rather, is call MDF (Medium Density Fiberboard). Unlike typical wood, it does not splinter (too my knowledge) and is a good wood to work with for this type of thing.

As for tools, I personally use a jigg-saw to cut the shapes, sometimes a circular saw (rarely), I have a hand held belt sander, as well as a much smaller Mouse sander. I will also use metal wood files for various things I might need something small for.

As for a sealer, Ive only used it once for a normal grain type of wood, but Im sure it works with MDF as well. I picked up a can of a material for wood, I dont know the name, but it was labled as "sanding sealer," and it comes in a can, and you have to brush it on in layers, sanding a bit between coats. It leaves a look of a laquor or a nice finish after its applied.
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CJanssen · Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2008 2:08 pm Post subject:

MDF is easy to sand down and work with. I use a belt/disc sander alot, also a band saw. I think my favorite tool is an angle grinder with this wood sanding head

as far as sealing, i have only used wood primer on my molds.

CJ
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LaughingCheese · Expert Joined: 24 Mar 2008 Posts: 138

If you like to over complicate things you could build a CNC router... Very Happy

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badger · Novice Joined: 03 Sep 2006 Posts: 63

cod · Posted: Wed Apr 23, 2008 12:21 pm Post subject:

Stanley Sure-forms, flat and round are always nice to have on-hand for many things wood-like
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DarthVader1 · Posted: Thu May 01, 2008 6:45 pm Post subject: