Thread: Vacuum&pressure pot experiments

Tom,,, in your profile, go to "settings",,,, then down to "general settings",,,,,,,,then scroll down the box to "Misc. Settings" ,,,,,,& tell me which editor you have checked.

This slab will be both I think.
Maybe some matched scales and brushes from the same blank.
Figure, once the band saw is set up on the weekend I can do some neater slice work.
Then I can see what else I can make from this stuff.

You do some really fascinating projects. I admire the creativity, the "where there's a will there's a way" approach, and your brain that never quits coming up with cool stuff to try. It all looks like so much fun, man!

Originally Posted by Hirlau

Tom,,, in your profile, go to "settings",,,, then down to "general settings",,,,,,,,then scroll down the box to "Misc. Settings" ,,,,,,& tell me which editor you have checked.

Standard Editor, Hirlau!

I must say this casting is quite intriguing. You could in theory using this reproduce some of the old figured scales. Hmmmm.

Originally Posted by RezDog

I must say this casting is quite intriguing. You could in theory using this reproduce some of the old figured scales. Hmmmm.

Unless properly thought out, there can be a shrink factor in the mold materials, the plastic product used, or both. It certainly has been done before. Some trial and error can be expected. That said, good results are possible and...probable!
~Richard

Richard, I am aware of your vast knowledge and experiences. So when you say possible and probable in the same sentence that is very encouraging. I am trying to stay focused on carving so I am hoping Mike runs with this one.

Can't wait to see what it looks like!

Thanks for chiming in Richard. As Shaun mentioned, formidable experience you bring to the thread.
Old scale reproduction is definitely part of my long game plans for all this stuff. Fortunately I have a fair bit of injection molding experience from back in my Husky Injection days so am optimistic I can dial in the mold cavities required. None of the scales I intend to try have undercut's or protrusions. Biggest problem, is they seem to have one piece wedges and I don't want to damage them opening them up. Boker, Morley and the like come to mind.
Getting ahead of myself though. One idea at a time.

Originally Posted by dinnermint

Can't wait to see what it looks like!

Me too!