My First out of the Resin-Saver mold

[papaturner]

Finally broke down and bought the Resin-Saver mold, these are the results of the first batch that made it across the lathe:
I don`t have the proper mix. Had a couple of blow outs. It certainly did not turn as well as Brooks803`s stuff. :biggrin:
Thanks for looking and comments welcome.
BTW These are for from perfect I tried to hide the flaws.
The molds are great. Good as everyone has said. Good buy.

 

[thewishman]

Looks nice. Casting is on my list of things to try.

 

[arw01]

They do look great. Any pictures of what you mean by not having the right mix?

 

[papaturner]

They do look great. Any pictures of what you mean by not having the right mix?

No photos but the hardness was not right or didn`t seem right to me.
They were a bit difficult to turn to say the least. Did not turn as easily as the ones I got from Brooks803.

 

[MartinPens]

No photos but the hardness was not right or didn`t seem right to me.
They were a bit difficult to turn to say the least. Did not turn as easily as the ones I got from Brooks803.

You might check the amount of activator you put in the resin. It does not require as much as the instructions say - and if you put that much in it makes the PR brittle. I've heard one can use as little as 4 drop per ounce when the instructions say 10 drops per ounce. Also, if you are curing the blanks in a toaster oven, get a thermometer and measure the temp in the oven - mine was waaaayyy more than what it said on the dial.

I think they look great. Keep up the good work and let us know your methods so helpful comments can be made.

Regards,

Martin

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[papaturner]

No photos but the hardness was not right or didn`t seem right to me.
They were a bit difficult to turn to say the least. Did not turn as easily as the ones I got from Brooks803.

You might check the amount of activator you put in the resin. It does not require as much as the instructions say - and if you put that much in it makes the PR brittle. I've heard one can use as little as 4 drop per ounce when the instructions say 10 drops per ounce. Also, if you are curing the blanks in a toaster oven, get a thermometer and measure the temp in the oven - mine was waaaayyy more than what it said on the dial.

I think they look great. Keep up the good work and let us know your methods so helpful comments can be made.

Regards,

Martin

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Thanks Martin, I did in fact reduce the catalyst to 4 drops per oz. I will let you know how it does,but it will be next week. Life stuff you know:biggrin:

 

[Russell Eaton]

Perry we are gona have to keep a eye on you. Nice job.

 

[NewLondon88]

Looks nice! Are those graphics of your design?
i tend to use less catalyst than they say, too. 3-4 drops per ounce works
for me unless it is really cold and I'm not warming the resin. (unlikely)

If you chip a blank, just throw it back in the mold with more resin. Nobody
will be able to see it, even you.

 

[papaturner]

Looks nice! Are those graphics of your design?
i tend to use less catalyst than they say, too. 3-4 drops per ounce works
for me unless it is really cold and I'm not warming the resin. (unlikely)

If you chip a blank, just throw it back in the mold with more resin. Nobody
will be able to see it, even you.

Charlie thanks for the repour tip. I`m sure I will need it.

The graphics are not my design one is postage stamps, one is from a few watch parts and the other is a combat ribbon.
The flag mat is one I picked up at the Print shop that I work for.
Thanks again for the great service and I really like the molds.