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Tops replied to the thread 3d Printed Patterns or Wood?.
One and done would be ideal with lost foam, which can be cut by any number of tools including a coping saw to simple hot wire all the...
Mar 18, 2024 at 5:53 PM -
Tobho Mott liked FishbonzWV's post in the thread Casting a Boat Steering Adapter.
Don, the wedge was the topic of the post. (see first pics) I have version 3 ready to cast and after mock up, realized it needs a spacer...
Mar 18, 2024 at 5:10 PM -
FishbonzWV attached a file to the thread Casting a Boat Steering Adapter.
Don, the wedge was the topic of the post. (see first pics) I have version 3 ready to cast and after mock up, realized it needs a spacer...
Mar 18, 2024 at 3:39 PM -
AndyOverPartsPro replied to the thread 3d Printed Patterns or Wood?.
I have the computer, but not the printer. I also have a subscription to Fusion 360.
Mar 18, 2024 at 3:02 PM -
AndyOverPartsPro attached a file to the thread 3d Printed Patterns or Wood?.
Please see the attached picture. It is a replacement gearbox part that is obsolete. [ATTACH] I have a nearby foundry that will do a sand...
Mar 18, 2024 at 3:01 PM -
Petee716 replied to the thread 3d Printed Patterns or Wood?.
Hi Andy, If you don't have a 3d printer already as well as an up to date computer to run it, the answer might be right there. Of course...
Mar 18, 2024 at 3:01 PM -
HT1 replied to the thread 3d Printed Patterns or Wood?.
those are not your 0nly options what are you making
Mar 18, 2024 at 2:54 PM -
AndyOverPartsPro posted a new thread.
3d Printed Patterns or Wood?
Hi guys: I am an entire newbie trying to get started making some patterns. I have been trying to determine, what exactly is the benefit...
Forum: Pattern making
Mar 18, 2024 at 2:16 PM -
ddmckee54 replied to the thread Casting a Boat Steering Adapter.
A picture is worth a thousand words... I don't see any pictures of a "wedge". You owe us more words.
Mar 18, 2024 at 12:28 PM -
Tobho Mott liked Petee716's post in the thread New to casting.
You could also make the mold this week and pour it next week leaving it uncovered in the meantime if it's warm enough to allow...
Mar 18, 2024 at 11:34 AM -
FishbonzWV liked Tobho Mott's post in the thread Marking gauge for patternmaking.
Weekend project! I doubt it works any better than the cheap marking gauges you can get for $20 at Home Depot, but I didn't have one of...
Mar 18, 2024 at 9:35 AM -
FishbonzWV liked Tops's post in the thread DIY Wax Fillet Tools (Michaels Mandala Dotting Tools).
TLDR: I reworked my dotting tools into having wooden handles to use with my shiny new Amaz*n alcohol lamp. I should have sanded them...
Mar 18, 2024 at 9:32 AM -
Tops liked Tobho Mott's post in the thread New to casting.
Letting it dry out and periodically doing a squeeze test will help you dial in how wet your sand as-is has to feel in order to have the...
Mar 18, 2024 at 8:29 AM -
Tops liked Petee716's post in the thread New to casting.
Welcome Ezee You're off to a good start, failures notwithstanding. Good score on the furnace. There's a good recent thread about...
Mar 18, 2024 at 8:29 AM -
Tops liked Ezeerider's post in the thread New to casting.
Jeff, thank you for the quick reply. I agree that the tongs leave a lot to be desired. I have watched several youtube videos about...
Mar 18, 2024 at 8:28 AM