Edit: I also mix in the pigments right after mixing the resin. When it hits temp I just pour it onto the same container and then pour it into the mold so it strings together in the final pour. Very interesting. I'm very new to resin as I've only made 4 resin brushes, but I've poured 3x that in blanks, call it the learning curve. Anyway I use 3D printed molds. I could easily print a removable partition that can be lifted out when the resin gets to temp. That mighy look pretty cool. It would be unique. Do you have a 3D printer?
I pour directly from my mixing cups into my molds. On multi color pours I usually pour two colors at a time and kind of layer as I pour to get better color dispersion. This is the 3D printed cup I mentioned. I do have a 3D printer so I think I will print a couple of these to try them out the next time I pour.
These are awesome, Evan. Was there a commercially available example you used, or did you design these yourself?
That post was from @Scott Strangfeld, but the design is available on Thingiverse. https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4609370 Might be the perfect excuse to buy that 3D printer you've been wanting.
…Thanks for that, Evan. I've bought myself a new Driver and a set of Irons, a few days before decent Kayaks for SWMBO and I. Methinks that if a 3D Printer arrived in the mail these days, a coupon for a marriage counsellor should probably accompany it... I see that some are available commercially:
You purchased golf clubs for you, kayaks for both of you, the 3D printer is for her. You're not selling it right. It's not a 3D printer, its a path to a glow-in-the-dark baby yoda or an endless supply of low quality drawer organizers.
I was going to mention you don't fashion up a lid, you score a lid. But you can do it your way. Anyway, nice job Patrick! I like it! Sent from my SM-G960U using Tapatalk
Mill turning is interesting. The mill spindles tend to turn faster but with far less torque. But, you use what you have and my lathe is as simple as they come. Sorry for the chatter. It's a combination of a worn tool and lack of rigidity. I'm sure my feed rate could use some tuning as well.
I agree completely. Right now I am trying Kool Mist Formula 77. It seems to work well. It's a water soluble oil which seems to just evaporate or be carried away with the swarf. I was using 0w synthetic engine oil but it just made a mess.
Here are some of my recent works. A razor handle for a friend. And 2 TIG torch back caps for another friend.
