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    Default Casting time!

    Bit of fun in the shed this weekend.
    First time I have dived into epoxy resin instead of polyester. Have to say that it is much nicer to work with (less smell) but I have to do quite a few more pours before I get the magic pour time correct (I freaked out a little as I felt it getting hot and rushed a bit where I don't think I needed to)

    Also forgot to hot melt the burl pieces in place so a myrtle piece floated on me *groan*. So I cut it down to work some tiny giants.

    Also finally did a pencil blank. Been meaning to for ages. I know they're yesterday's news but I still think it'll be fun!!

    The true test will be when I tube them up and 'pen' them

    All C&C welcome

    Cheers!

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    Some nice looking blanks there especially the worthless wood ones. Haven't tried using epoxy resin so is that a whole new learning curve for me?
    Have you made up your molds from chopping boards?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Treecycle View Post
    Some nice looking blanks there especially the worthless wood ones. Haven't tried using epoxy resin so is that a whole new learning curve for me?
    Have you made up your molds from chopping boards?
    Yup. Found some without the usual crosshatch pattern through it, but I can't remember where I actually bought them from....

    I didn't notice a massive difference from the polyester other than lack of smell and it seems to stick much better (didn't shrink from the timber) but I won't know the full results for a week or so
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    Gab
    They look fantastic really well done.
    Can't wait to see the end result.
    I might even look at getting one or two one day.
    Just to have a play.

    Cheers Matt


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    Off to a good start

    Quote Originally Posted by Gabriel View Post
    I didn't notice a massive difference from the polyester other than lack of smell and it seems to stick much better (didn't shrink from the timber) but I won't know the full results for a week or so
    Less brittle, not so sensitive to moisture in timber, more working time....
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    So all up then Neil you prefer to use epoxy then rather than the polyester resin ?

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    Nice work what brand of resin did you
    use.

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    I use Trojan resins and epoxy

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dorno View Post
    So all up then Neil you prefer to use epoxy then rather than the polyester resin ?
    Yes, except for labels or where I need crystal clear long term resin, I use PR
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    Quote Originally Posted by wedgtail View Post
    Nice work what brand of resin did you
    use.
    This was cast with Barnes 'clariti'
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    Quote Originally Posted by Gabriel View Post
    This was cast with Barnes 'clariti'
    O bother, I just looked at there website !!!
    Why why did I do that.

    Cheers Matt

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    Quote Originally Posted by Simplicity View Post
    O bother, I just looked at there website !!!
    Why why did I do that.

    Cheers Matt
    Coz you clearly have too much money and time on your hands
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    Quote Originally Posted by Gabriel View Post
    Coz you clearly have too much money and time on your hands
    How how I which this to be true [emoji849]

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    Do you use the 100 series or the standard

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    I can see some good looking pens in that lot!

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