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[seht]

Is there a FAQ or any info on what is needed to casting.
I have been using some acrylic from TAP plastics, but I was thinking of want to do more.
I am interested in a pressure pot setup.
What pieces are needed?
Are there any starter packages out there worth investing in?
Is there a good source for a parts list?

Thanks any info would be appreciated.

Scott

 

[cal91666]

Hey Scott. I watched several video's on youtube before purchasing and setting up mine but found this one particularly helpful ........... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vO1sD3rvZdA

 

[chartle]

I am interested in a pressure pot setup.

Any reason why you are interested in a pressure pot, I cast with PR and just need some cups, some stir sticks and and some PVC tubes for molds. Oh and the PR and Pearlex that I first got at my local Craft Store (look for 40% off coupons).

 

[seht]

I wanted to look into using Alumilite. I wanted to do some combination casting wood and resin. I like the faster cure time advertised with that.

I haven't had a lot of luck with the stuff from TAP, I think I used too much of the catalyst, because the first blank had a crack across the bottom but I was still able to get a blank out of it and the second and third casts had vertical cracks running the entire length of the blank.

I am just starting to play with casting and want to try a variety to see what I like and which works the best for me.

I am interested in a pressure pot setup.

Any reason why you are interested in a pressure pot, I cast with PR and just need some cups, some stir sticks and and some PVC tubes for molds. Oh and the PR and Pearlex that I first got at my local Craft Store (look for 40% off coupons).

 

[TimS124]

There's info in the library here about converting a paint pot into a pressure pot. Here's an example: http://content.penturners.org/library/tools_and_jigs/pressurepot.pdf

Skip the parts for vacuum if you want to keep the cost lower...