osut#243 - Marching into Spring...or Sliding into it....

[yote hunter]

Afternoon ya’all .
Just got my oil changed . Good for another 4k

 

[DoggyDaddy]

Howdy yote.

 

[Expat]

Working my butt off getting ready for vacation , thanking the gkids to gulf shores

Hope you have a good trip.

 

[Expat]

Looks like mine.

Must be the right rack then. I thought it would be a little bit bigger.

 

[Mij]

Hay is out, straw is fresh, water’s are full, heaters are working, dogs had a big long run. I’m done for the day. Time to have an apple or pear and a water n find a good ol western or army shootem up.

Afternoon everybody.

 

[GregD]

Howdy Yote

 

[GregD]

Howdy Mij

 

[Mij]

Mr. Greg, hello.

 

[Lpherr]

These are 1"x1-3/4"x5-1/8" blocks.
The colors are only representative and the pattern is concealed inside.
These were test blocks and aren't up to standard because of the low temps.

 

[klausm]

still cold out but the yard is frozen so I can bring in some wood without adding to the ruts in the yard

 

[target64]

These are 1"x1-3/4"x5-1/8" blocks.
The colors are only representative and the pattern is concealed inside.
These were test blocks and aren't up to standard because of the low temps.





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Can you cast them inside?

 

[Lpherr]

Can you cast them inside?

No sir. The fumes are extremely toxic, especially to the fur kids. I won't expose anyone to the hazards of casting.
The fumes linger for days. My shop still has the strong smell from casting yesterday.
The stuff is safe, once it's cured.
When the temps are higher, it only takes a short time to get it to gel, which sets the pattern.
I had all of my warming equipment set up, but it was just too cold.

 

[target64]

Will liquid diamonds, alumilite or total boat not get you what you are wanting?

 

[Lpherr]

Will liquid diamonds, alumilite or total boat not get you what you are wanting?

Those are different resins (epoxy and urethane), and although they would get similar results, they still have toxicity to a degree.
Urethanes require a pressure vessel and dislike moisture of any kind, including humidity.

There are epoxies with zero VOC's, and a price to match. They are even certified for continuous food contact.
I have some on a watch list, and will get some eventually.

Epoxies and urethanes also have a lower shore hardness.

 

[Lpherr]

Another one I found from way back.

 

[DoggyDaddy]

Watching an episode of "The Rifleman" on MeTv. This one has Adam West (Batman) in it!

 

[Lpherr]

 

[Lpherr]

It got awful quiet.
I'm going to sit down to a movie or two.
Have a good evening everyone.

 

[DoggyDaddy]

Have a good evening Lpherr!

 

[GregD]

Evening Lpherr