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Paul M	Paul M posted 9 Years Ago HOT Topic Details
Group: Forum Members Posts: 18, Visits: 79	Before I put the flanges on the tank to make the mould,does it matter if they are at 90 degrees or 180 degrees to the edge for infusion bagging Cheers Paul Attachments IMAG0621.jpg (760 views, 636.00 KB) IMAG0623.jpg (733 views, 598.00 KB)
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Mould Fanges

Paul M - 9 Years Ago

Hi Paul M, I am no master at mould making but I try to make the mould edge so that the carbon...

davro - 9 Years Ago

Cheers for the reply,will go with that then,only thing I can see that is a bit awkward is the...

Paul M - 9 Years Ago

Most of my original moulds have the 90degree flange as I made them face down on a glass table, but I...

davro - 9 Years Ago

Cheers :) ,more information for me,1 more question, does it make any difference which way you...

Paul M - 9 Years Ago

Now that's an interesting one mate, not really sure I usually infuse like this. please excuse...

davro - 9 Years Ago

Once again thanks for the reply,I wasn't sure either,with the shape of the underside of the tank it...

Paul M - 9 Years Ago

When doing something like a motorbike tank, the top part will essentially be a big "bowl" --...

Dravis - 9 Years Ago

Was going to put the resin tube where the petrol cap goes. Cheers Paul

Paul M - 9 Years Ago

Just made the flanges from dvd covers,hot glued them to the outside of the tank,I know,havn't got...

Paul M - 9 Years Ago

I would have put the flanges the other way i.e. 90deg to how you show them, it's going to be fun...

ChrisR - 9 Years Ago

The filleting wax tends to stick and seal better before the release goes on, in my opinion ..

Dravis - 9 Years Ago

Looking good, filleting wax then semi release as in easy lease ...

davro - 9 Years Ago

Thanks for the comments,every bit helps.Wax then release agent it is then. Cheers Paul

Paul M - 9 Years Ago

As Chris alluded to above, it might have been an idea to create a thin-ish lip all the way around...

MarkMK - 9 Years Ago

Personally I just envelope bag everything nowadays! The thought of half bagging a mould and allowing...

davro - 9 Years Ago

Made the mould,thought it would be a pain to release,but no 3 well placed wedges at the front of the...

Paul M - 9 Years Ago

Looking good A little clean up and fix up and she is good to go :)

davro - 9 Years Ago

Cheers,will get fluted signboard for the top mould,the plastic I used from old dvd cases was to...

Paul M - 9 Years Ago

Hi Paul, I take it you have seen Easy Composites segment at You Tube on making the bonnet using...

sam - 9 Years Ago

Not done much on account of my sciatica.Made a start on the flanges, hot glued a strip of correx...

Paul M - 9 Years Ago

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