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Anybody interested in an article on degassing
Red4
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Posted: Friday, January 14, 2005 - 11:46 AM UTC
Yeah that reads kinda funny huh? :-) What I am referring to is de-gassing molds for use in casting. This ensures there are no air bubbles/ voids in your mold when you cast. It involves a vaccum pump, vaccum chamber and some time. I will explain how I constructed mine from items bought at the local home improvement store (Home Depot) and show the difference in cast items that were done in a mold that was degassed verses those that were not. If your interested let me know. I am starting to get things together now for a play by play on it. See you all soon. "Q"
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Posted: Friday, January 14, 2005 - 11:58 AM UTC
:-) :-) :-) Why feed me such great openings for one liners.... Matthew..... :-) :-) :-) :-)
Sounds like a winning idea.... LOL.....
matt
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Posted: Friday, January 14, 2005 - 01:48 PM UTC
I just Pressure cook my molds using the casting chamber....... No mojor problems Yet!!!!
Red4
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Posted: Friday, January 14, 2005 - 02:28 PM UTC
OK guys. I did the final trial with mine tonight and it works like a champ. I revised the construction a little for a better seal and now I'm waiting for the silicone to dry on it. I will give it a go in the morning and see how things work out. Hopefully by the end of the day I can have pics of the whole thing and also the article written. I'll keep you informed. "Q"
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Posted: Friday, January 14, 2005 - 02:56 PM UTC

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Why feed me such great openings for one liners.... Matthew.....



I think you are in the same mood as me at the moment Dave, the possibilities are endless...

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