Re: Silver,nickle plating info and molds

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Original poster: "Hydrogen18" <hydrogen18-at-hydrogen18-dot-com> 

Alot of people have done backyard aluminum casting, a toroid wouldnt be a
problem I dont think.

www.backyardmetalcasting-dot-com
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 > Original poster: "Luke" <Bluu-at-cox-dot-net>
 >
 > Anyone ever tried making a mold for a toroid with this stuff?
 > I was thinkning one could use one of those ballons that get real long
 > for a toroid.  Blow it up shape it in a ring then secure the ends.  Make
 > a plaster of paris mold.  Mold the plastic cut slash shape any
 > imperfections then have it chromed or something.
 >
 > Just wondering if any one had the same thoughts?
 >
 > Luke Galyan
 > Bluu-at-cox-dot-net
 >
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 > Sent: Thursday, January 15, 2004 10:31 AM
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 > Subject: Silver,nickle plating info and molds
 >
 > Original poster: "Allan Scott" <ascott16-at-cogeco.ca>
 >
 >
 > PLASTIC FORMULAS
 >
 > Look around you. Almost everything you see is made of plastic. Now with
 > these 16 formulas you can
 >
 > make your own items, such as lamps, plaques, vases, toys, desk sets,
 > novelty items and more. It's an
 >
 > endless list. The only requirement needed is a small space to work in, a
 >
 > heater or stove. You need a
 >
 > kettle or pan to heat the mixture in and a table or bench to work on.
 > Your
 > dining table can be used.
 >
 > SULPHO-PLASTICS
 >
 > This plastic is particularly adaptable for making molds and light
 > castings
 > requiring low tensile strength
 >
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 >
 > inflammable, do not use for ashtrays.
 >
 > The name would convey the thought of plastic sulphur which is an
 > unstable
 > allotropic for of sulphur,
 >
 > this is not the case. The sulphur acts as a bond to hold the filler
 > together and form a stable material.
 >
 > Mmsnip...
 >
 >
 >