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Fredo Master
Joined: 21 Mar 2007 Posts: 251 Location: Kingdom of Nye Area 51
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Posted: Fri Jul 04, 2014 8:55 am Post subject: |
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Photobucket is such a pia, I'm going to link this to another thread of mine on another forum.... You'll have to register it see the pics... This is the best site I've come across on metal casting, Big plus, It's an asshole free zone.... http://www.alloyavenue.com/vb/showthread.php?10049-Drywall-Mud-Shell-Casting...
Here's a few pics from that thread in case you're not interested in reading the link...
A skull casting, 7oz, a wax, and a finished mold ready for burnout.
Finished mold removed from base that holds the wax while the mold is made.
Mold after burnout, before casting.
After casting, partially broken out of mold..
Finished half skull with sprue base still attached, to be used for cane
top..
_________________ If someone has a gun and is trying to kill you,
it would be reasonable to shoot back with your own gun...The Dalai Lama..Seattle 2001
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Fredo Master
Joined: 21 Mar 2007 Posts: 251 Location: Kingdom of Nye Area 51
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Posted: Sat Aug 09, 2014 10:53 am Post subject: |
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Had a few requests for these for cane tops and hiking staffs. A long screw was embedded in the wax this time to mount the skull more securely.. Sold two of the full skulls, drilled and tapped for mounting on shift levers...
Have a new idea for a ABS ball launcher for the dog... I tried one of the Chuckit ball throwers, think I can do better with a different type thrower that'll throw both golf and tennis balls even further... Made a mold with Ultra Vest 30.. Good stuff for small molds, to damned heavy for large ones... I'll start another thread if it works out...
_________________ If someone has a gun and is trying to kill you,
it would be reasonable to shoot back with your own gun...The Dalai Lama..Seattle 2001 |
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IMMark Expert
Joined: 18 Nov 2010 Posts: 189 Location: Columbus, Ohio
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Posted: Sat Aug 09, 2014 3:01 pm Post subject: |
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You are always doing some interesting work over there in the Kingdom of Nye
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Fredo Master
Joined: 21 Mar 2007 Posts: 251 Location: Kingdom of Nye Area 51
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IMMark Expert
Joined: 18 Nov 2010 Posts: 189 Location: Columbus, Ohio
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Posted: Tue Aug 12, 2014 4:51 pm Post subject: |
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I finished it a couple of months ago. There is still some things I would like to do to when time and money permit. But overall, I am very pleased with capabilities in every way. My table size cuts just over 5' x 10'. The depth depends on a lot of factors (removable table, etc.) but a min. of 10".
If you have any interest, I highly recommend it...no problems with a task like your boat kit. There a some boat builders on the forum as well.
Here is a crappy little video of my machine if you want;
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tHq9i3OI5ho
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jdougn Guru
Joined: 18 Mar 2009 Posts: 714 Location: Louisville KY area
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Posted: Mon Aug 18, 2014 6:52 pm Post subject: |
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The Mech Mate forum looks really interesting!
subscribed _________________ DougN - Just in case you're wondering, I got my "rating" legitimately... by posting aimless drivel, useless advice, and pointless questions. |
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IMMark Expert
Joined: 18 Nov 2010 Posts: 189 Location: Columbus, Ohio
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Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2014 9:58 am Post subject: |
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Great bunch over there as well. It has a lot of useful information for sure.
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jdougn Guru
Joined: 18 Mar 2009 Posts: 714 Location: Louisville KY area
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Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2014 11:24 am Post subject: |
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What software did you use for the CAD/CAM? _________________ DougN - Just in case you're wondering, I got my "rating" legitimately... by posting aimless drivel, useless advice, and pointless questions. |
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IMMark Expert
Joined: 18 Nov 2010 Posts: 189 Location: Columbus, Ohio
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Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2014 3:43 pm Post subject: |
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I am far from an expert on it (as I am still learning), but so far I like Aspire (CAD) and Mach3 (CAM) very much.
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