Worthless wood question

[Seer]

As I previously mentioned I got alot of ironwood and some of it has some really punky cavities. Can I cast these without a pressure pot? I also have some smaller pieces that would make some great worthless wood casts. I am not setup yet to cast but would like to know if you htink it is worth it. I know I would need to clean them up first which will be a small chore but worth it I think.

 

[jthompson1995]

I love DI and WW so I say yes, It's worth cleaning it up (and sending it to me:biggrin::biggrin::biggrin::biggrin::wink.

 

[Seer]

I will post some pictures later on this.

 

[philb]

Did you ever get an answer Seer? would also like to know if Worthless casting is able and actually feasible without a pot!

Im guessing its do-able but don't know whether it will work satisfactory for filling all the cracks etc?

 

[Manny]

I can cast a few sticks in my pot for you if you would like. A chunk or 2 would more than cover the cost of Resin/time/shipping back

Shoot me a PM if you are interested

Manny

 

[jason_r]

If you want to come down to the East Valley you could use my PP setup.

 

[MesquiteMan]

To directly answer the question...you really need pressure to get the best void filling. Without pressure, you will have lots of voids that did not get penetration.

 

[har18]

where would you get a pressure pot and how much are they?

 

[lorbay]

HF but if you see Curtis's post (http://www.penturners.org/forum/showthread.php?t=51588&highlight=pressure+pot) on pressure pots he advices you get one that will take a little more pressure than the HF. He uses Binks pots and they have been in the pressure painting biz for a ton of yrs. I have one that is a China knock off of the HF but it takes 80 psi. I think the HF pots are around $50+.

Lin.

 

[andyk]

HF pots are listed at: $79.99 but with a 20% coupon knocks it down below$65 before taxes.