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25th March 2014, 05:29 AM
Thread: Chiyogami Paper Executive Clicker
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You can use pressure with the ResinSaver (but not...
You can use pressure with the ResinSaver (but not vacuum) but not much. I've told
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6th February 2013, 01:21 AM
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I must need new glasses. I didn't realize the...
I must need new glasses. I didn't realize the US/overseas question was how many swaps.
In previous swaps, it just indicated who didn't mind paying the extra postage. I was
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1st February 2013, 02:30 PM
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looks like I'm on the list twice.. .. and one of...
looks like I'm on the list twice..
.. and one of the partners is swapping
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2nd January 2013, 11:37 AM
Thread: Poor QC ?
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That is ManuFacSpeak for "We found cheaper labor"...
That is ManuFacSpeak for "We found cheaper labor" :p
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30th December 2012, 12:52 PM
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One thing to be careful about.. putting acetone...
One thing to be careful about.. putting acetone under vacuum will make it boil
pretty quickly, but also the fumes can attack seals inside the vacuum pump and
cause it to fail.
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30th December 2012, 12:46 PM
Thread: Pressure Pot question
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Might be worth taking the lid with you to a...
Might be worth taking the lid with you to a plumbing supply shop.
Things might look standard, but there can be differences in thread pitch
and TPI so they might not fit the way you want.
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30th December 2012, 12:40 PM
Thread: Label casting
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you can use most any clear finish, but the MOST...
you can use most any clear finish, but the MOST important part
is that finish must be fully cured before you get it into the resin.
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17th December 2012, 10:45 AM
Thread: 2013 Australia Day Pen Swap
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NewLondon88 USA DOM or OS
NewLondon88
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17th December 2012, 10:41 AM
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I thought it was ...
I thought it was ...
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1st September 2012, 12:05 PM
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I guess you'll need BOTH hands to hold this while...
I guess you'll need BOTH hands to hold this while drilling on the lathe :p
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3rd July 2012, 11:12 AM
Thread: Today's couple from my own castings
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nice feather effect!
nice feather effect!
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1st July 2012, 03:38 AM
Thread: Disassembler?
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wow ... this is one case where I bet you guys...
wow ... this is one case where I bet you guys wish you had a Harbor Freight store.
(cheap stuff, vaguely resemble real tools) They have transfer punch sets on sale
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30th June 2012, 11:55 AM
Thread: A Deadly Pen
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No.. they get sort of grouchy, don't they?
No.. they get sort of grouchy, don't they?
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26th June 2012, 10:28 AM
Thread: Cutting blanks on a Ryobi bandsaw
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Mine is a bent cover, but I knew that. Got it...
Mine is a bent cover, but I knew that. Got it new/damaged at auction for $175, but
that also included an 18" scroll saw, 6" jointer and 12" disc sander.. all old iron!
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25th June 2012, 01:53 PM
Thread: Cutting blanks on a Ryobi bandsaw
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just curious.. did you ever find out where the...
just curious.. did you ever find out where the metal filings were coming from?
I know mine is loud until I stick a spacer in between the metal covers over
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23rd June 2012, 01:46 PM
Thread: Nice selection of blanks
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some more interesting blanks, not quite as...
some more interesting blanks, not quite as inexpensive.. but interesting!
CLASSIC NIB - CREATIVE DIMENSIONS
(shameless plug, since I make them!) and they even come with the pen kit. -
21st June 2012, 02:02 AM
Thread: What type of Printer for Decals
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Decals: laser or inkjet will work, just make sure...
Decals: laser or inkjet will work, just make sure to get the appropriate type of
material for that printer. Inkjet decals will melt in your laser printer, ruining the
decal AND the printer.
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20th June 2012, 09:37 AM
Thread: Sierra Jazz
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Ian is correct.. it is sugar maple. (the stuff we...
Ian is correct.. it is sugar maple. (the stuff we get our morning syrup from!) also called
rock maple or hard maple. It does take a bit of CA, but I usually throw it in a ResinSaver
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31st May 2012, 01:34 AM
Thread: Resin Saver Moulds - Group Buy
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Yep.. Neil is now making the ResinSavers. He has...
Yep.. Neil is now making the ResinSavers. He has the room to do production, and
I can't really fit them in my kitchen anymore. I think he might be adding new ones
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10th January 2012, 12:19 PM
Thread: Taking The Next Step (Casting)
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just an FYI on the epoxy .. there' several types...
just an FYI on the epoxy ..
there' several types out there.. I've only used the West Systems on boats, not
on pens. But I did pick up some epoxy bar top finish on sale (closeout .. $5/qt! )
That... -
10th January 2012, 12:06 PM
Thread: Label casted
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Heya Ian! I think the bubbles at the join are...
Heya Ian! I think the bubbles at the join are usually some sort of reaction
between the PR and the adhesive in the paper/vinyl. And you may get lifting
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21st December 2011, 08:59 AM
Thread: Pearl Ex blending & HDPE sources
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try coastalscents.com and see if they ship to...
try coastalscents.com and see if they ship to Australia. Grab a pound of the
Ultra-Silk. You can add pigment to it and get swirls of whatever color you like.
A pound of that stuff should last you... -
11th December 2011, 06:19 AM
Thread: First pens after eye surgery
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Sam, you're braver than I am .. every time i try...
Sam, you're braver than I am .. every time i try to paint one, I have to throw
it away. So now I just use gel stain before I cast them in clear. These looks
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25th November 2011, 11:26 AM
Thread: Amos in hospital
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Did he say how he is feeling? Any permanent...
Did he say how he is feeling? Any permanent damage?
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22nd November 2011, 11:41 AM
Thread: My Xmas Present
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the other beauty of being single is that you can...
the other beauty of being single is that you can cross off as many
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19th November 2011, 08:33 AM
Thread: Pressure or Vacuum?
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well, I could point it out, as I have never made...
well, I could point it out, as I have never made a mistake. :p
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18th November 2011, 11:32 AM
Thread: Pressure or Vacuum?
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Neil.. you might have been cutting and pasting...
Neil.. you might have been cutting and pasting and forgot where you were! :p
Pressure compresses the air bubbles. Some say it will compress them so they
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11th October 2011, 12:25 AM
Thread: Oh So Sparkerly
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Looking good! Those are hypnotizing when you...
Looking good!
Those are hypnotizing when you turn them. The sparkles give a real 3D effect when
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11th October 2011, 12:22 AM
Thread: CA and PPG Headache problem
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Thanks, Pariss! Reading the MSDS, half of the...
Thanks, Pariss!
Reading the MSDS, half of the product is the solvents. So I'd say putting on a second
coat would take off the first coat.
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11th October 2011, 12:14 AM
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It is used to 'pre-promote' the resins, so it is...
It is used to 'pre-promote' the resins, so it is possible your supplier would
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10th October 2011, 12:30 AM
Thread: CA and PPG Headache problem
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just an FYI .. when you say traditional wax, I...
just an FYI .. when you say traditional wax, I assume you mean a bar of hard wax?
I know people who will use a paste wax and do 'several coats' .. not realizing that
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10th October 2011, 12:24 AM
Thread: Royal Melbourne Show report
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Wow! Great looking booth.. I'd be browsing...
Wow! Great looking booth.. I'd be browsing forever! :2tsup:
I know what you mean about the shows and learning.. One thing I learned..
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9th October 2011, 11:35 PM
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if you use a bit of cobalt napthenate and styrene...
if you use a bit of cobalt napthenate and styrene thinner to mix
with a bit of resin, you can make yourself a primer. It will
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20th September 2011, 10:32 PM
Thread: Feathers - I'm getting closer
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You need to sneak up behind him with a pre-glued...
You need to sneak up behind him with a pre-glued brass tube. At the last second,
you throw a rock way over to the other side so the butterfly has to turn his head to
see what the noise was. It... -
17th September 2011, 11:33 AM
Thread: I Need Some Help Please
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ah.. got it. never mind. move along. nothing to...
ah.. got it. never mind. move along. nothing to see here.
We now return to our regularly scheduled programming -
17th September 2011, 11:30 AM
Thread: Back in the saddle
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something is always catching my eye and I'm still...
something is always catching my eye and I'm still playing with the laser. But I read
here and a few others. I just keep quiet mostly. Built an acrylic bender yesterday so
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16th September 2011, 10:58 AM
Thread: Back in the saddle
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did you get a tingle all over when you picked up...
did you get a tingle all over when you picked up the tool? :p
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16th September 2011, 10:52 AM
Thread: I Need Some Help Please
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just curious, were the skins tanned or dried?
just curious, were the skins tanned or dried?
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8th September 2011, 11:05 PM
Thread: Turning black coral. Got a question.
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22nd August 2011, 01:37 AM
Thread: Resin Saver Moulds - Group Buy
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\ Masters are being finished today and on...
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Masters are being finished today and on their way to me :D -
15th August 2011, 07:04 AM
Thread: Delamination of CA finish
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I've seen this suggestion many times, but I never...
I've seen this suggestion many times, but I never tried it. I keep thinking about the
wax on the bushings.. which touch the wood.. wax gets on the wood.. wax stops
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12th August 2011, 01:07 AM
Thread: Private Reserve Ink
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I use them exclusively, now. Once people write...
I use them exclusively, now. Once people write with them, it sells the pen.. and
you don't even have to mention it.. they will notice. They'll pick up the pen, start
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12th August 2011, 12:58 AM
Thread: Resin Saver Moulds - Group Buy
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This is just a couple of pics that Ian was...
This is just a couple of pics that Ian was looking for, but I can't attach them to PM's
See? I don't just make those strange looking chunks of silicone.. :p -
12th August 2011, 12:55 AM
Thread: Resin Saver Moulds - Group Buy
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Sam .. I don't. I'm not even 100% sure what this...
Sam .. I don't. I'm not even 100% sure what this kit is, because neither website gives
any dimensions for me to compare. But it looks like the Zen/Grand Torino kit that
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12th August 2011, 12:37 AM
Thread: Resin Saver Moulds - Group Buy
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I'm not really sure now .. there's too many...
I'm not really sure now .. there's too many similar names and the kits are not the
same!! That's even worse than the same kit having 10 different names..
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10th August 2011, 11:54 PM
Thread: Resin Saver Moulds - Group Buy
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Hey Kids! I just saw this thread revived.. so...
Hey Kids!
I just saw this thread revived.. so thought I'd pop in and answer some questions.
Yes, the mini molds are available. Good for those on a budget, new to casting or just
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27th April 2011, 10:14 AM
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Nice stuff!! :2tsup:
Nice stuff!! :2tsup:
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30th March 2011, 10:31 PM
Thread: you might appreciate this..
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I'm also amazed that he not only painted the...
I'm also amazed that he not only painted the bills by hand, but did so under flaps of
wood. I have to remind myself that it is one piece of wood.. he can't take out the
bundles and work on them... -
28th March 2011, 02:47 PM
Thread: Cambridge in Feathers
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what kind of feathers, BTW? I just realized that...
what kind of feathers, BTW? I just realized that even though I've seen the pics on
the forums, I never commented. I love these. When I try to make them, I tend to
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24th March 2011, 11:39 AM
Thread: Recognize your pen?
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That's so cool! :2tsup: The letters and pics...
That's so cool! :2tsup:
The letters and pics are nice. You sometimes wonder if the pens really bring a smile
or if it's one of those 'It's the thought that counts' kind of things.. then you see a...