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Here’s the burls after stabilizing in some stab juice I dyed red and oven cured.
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Either my soak process is improving or the stuff from woodchuckers is better...

Naw, no surprises.
I just didn't have anything small enough on hand to plug into these.
Shavemac 23s fit no issue, but Chinese knots have bigger mid bulge and don't always seem to fit based on...

Been messing with the rubberset molds, mixing up some more shades.
Found out kerosene leaves a trace residue which can foul the brew. I was using the kerosene as a cleaner between castings to remove...

House of kolor made all the badazz pigments for auto paint as I recall.
Stupid expensive, and equally hard to do properly. My hats off to those that can do it..
I could paint a mean airplane wing...

Yup, sorta like that exactly. :tu
Nice car, for its era btw,,

Here's Rev 3.
This time in the clear cast resin, dyed blue and pearl added and mixed while still liquid. Then into the pressure pot @60psi for 12 hrs. Much slower cure on this material.
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Need to order smaller dia knots. Everything I have is 26mm and bigger.
Scale rubbersets need 24mm max.
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Held a 25 mm in place for effect.

Lessons learned on these initial casts,...

I do so love the challenges gents!. Thanks again for the encouragement. :idea:
Prototype pours in copper and pearl on white base urethane aren't perfect, but show me what I need to clean up in the...

Kind words gents. Really appreciate it. :tu
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Molds set up nicely and separated well!
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Still have a bunch more exacto trimming to do around the pour area,...

Yeah, that's more the thing!
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Good coverage of the features I want cast with out the seam in the way and it's all trimming up nicely before pouring the other halves.
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So, as is in life, set backs always happen.
Followed the instructions on the molding silicon mix. Even opted not to try fractioning the tub,, used it all to ensure the right ratio of catalyst to...

Impressive,, I see what ya did there..
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Thanks gents.

Wasn't sure if I'd get to this wish list project before the knots arrived but decided to dig in and get it done.
In line with the casting and alumilite projects, I wanted to try to replicate the...

Thanks gents.
Feels better under hand for sure..That's what matters.
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Finally got this prototype carving insert installed back in the car.
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Ended up slightly offset, but not enough to warrant redoing in its entirety as it is really just a palm rest...

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I'd say 4" thick 9.5"x36" slab. Awesome pattering.
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Thinking maybe rough turn before stabilizer? Not sure
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And yes, your knot safely arrived, with a couple more sizes of taper...

Thanks guys. Next ones going to be for me to keep actually I think.
Roy sent me a different material to try to turn for the explosive effect and Shaun sent me a swap knot so I still have one to work...

Nice, I totally forgot you can pop the primer,, silly Canadian...
Light bulb goes off as the implications of a perfect hole in the center of the brass, and how I can use that feature in the future,...

Thanks gents, appreciate the feedback. This shape works best with the bigger handle I think.

Classic bit Roy.
Just remember, your insurance doesn't cover you on frozen lakes! My buddy found out...

Turned back to a couple of bullet brush castings today as the knots arrived and I was eager to see them all cleaned up.
First up, the 454
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Now I'm working on the...

Butterscotch would be cool, need to darken the tan with the dyes some experimentation I reckon.
I got my stabilizer from woodchuckers Andrew, but my alumilite supplies from plasticworld in...

Thanks Guys.
I might buy the bigger jugs next, despite the jump in price as I really do like all the possibilities with this material.
The tan and black solid colour stuff might be handy for some...

The results of the latest cast.
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Happy to say there were no voids. With the more nooks and crannies in these burls, I paused twice during the pour to slowly tilt the mold on it's two axis to...

Casting up a new batch of burl blend scales and brush stock.
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And the alumilite and some scraps.
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And the finished slab after cure. Need to leave it a couple days to fully cure before...

Stealing that one about having kids being like having a bowling alley at home.
That's gold that is.
Yes,, back to projects men!
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