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February 22nd, 2010

Mold making and casting tip: Casting Rubber


Flexible props cast with PT Flex fast curing rubber. PT Flex is a series of fast curing rubber products designed for rapid prototyping and other applications where a fast curing, low viscosity rubber is required. I found that PT Flex can also be blended with EZ Flo resin for semi-rigid props. See our video titled “action props” for more information on this process. The mold used was a 70-30 silicone block mold. See our silicone block mold video for mold making information.

February 21st, 2010

Roses in Bloom in Plastic Canvas

Product DescriptionLeaflet 1063 — Plastic Canvas Craft Book. . . More >>

Roses in Bloom in Plastic Canvas

February 21st, 2010

Introduction to Injection Molding – Molding Machine Components (excerpt)


This excerpt shows the basic components of an injection molding machine – base, hopper, barrel, screw, heaters, clamping unit, platens, ejection system, and control panel – using 3D animation. This course provides participants with a general introduction to the plastics industry. The primary focus of this training program is the day-to-day operations of a typical injection molding facility. An Introduction to Injection Molding was created for newcomers to the injection molding industry or anyone that would like to learn more about plastics. A. Routsis Associates – Complete Training Solutions for the Plastics Industry. Visit www.traininteractive.com for state-of-art plastics training, including interactive CD-ROM and online training.

February 21st, 2010
February 20th, 2010

Mold Making for Precious Metal Clay


Making molds for precious metal clay is easy. Using RTV mold materials such as megamold and Sculpey Mold Maker, you can make low cost molds from almost anything you want to pick up texture from or duplicate.

February 20th, 2010

Fitting Out Your Boat: In Fiberglass or Wood

Product DescriptionTailor-made for anyone fitting out a wooden or fiberglass hull, Fitting Out Your Boat is an essential reference for sailors looking to renovate an old boat or just give it a beautiful new look. Whether repairing or laying teak decks, refurbishing an old keel or rudder, installing new windows and hatches, fitting headlining, replacing deck fittings, stripping down winches, or modernizing the galley, Naujok takes readers through every step of the process. His clear. . . More >>

Fitting Out Your Boat: In Fiberglass or Wood

February 19th, 2010

Plexi Class: Cutting-Edge Projects In Plastic

  • ISBN13: 9781600610615
  • Condition: NEW
  • Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.

Product DescriptionMixed-media artists and DIY crafters will be excited about all the endless possibilities of working with a variety of plastic materials such as acrylic sheeting (otherwise known as Plexiglas), clear vinyl and even shrink plastic. In Sexy Plexi, readers will be amazed at the versatility of these various plastics, the ease of use and forgiveness plastic possesses, and how plastics can mimic glass in numerous applications. The author guides readers through 25 step-by-s. . . More >>

Plexi Class: Cutting-Edge Projects In Plastic

February 18th, 2010

Plastic Injection Molding: Manufacturing Startup and Management

Product DescriptionThe latest book in the Plastic Injection Molding Series addresses the many facets of running today’s molding companies including selecting the right equipment, identifying costs to determine price, making the most of available resources (including personnel), and complying with industry and quality standards. Also discussed are key company strategies that can determine whether a company operates in the red or is profitable. This book also includes a benchmarking fea. . . More >>

Plastic Injection Molding: Manufacturing Startup and Management

February 17th, 2010
February 16th, 2010

leo in steve cook league(non-urethane assault members)


Leo bowling in the Steve cook league with an explosive 221 avg, Leo has the kind of release and approach that i can only dream of having, in this video also contains a 295 and 300 game plus one shot from the great Steve cook himself(the bowlers in this video are NOT MEMBERS of Urethane Assault) Song: smile empty soul-for you