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Nov 23, 2004 14:41:30 GMT -5
Post by ScottRods on Nov 23, 2004 14:41:30 GMT -5
Might have done this before, here's a few of my own. photos.yahoo.com/aston_driver42Made the rod wrapper myself. Old MDF and various threaded rod, springs, washers and wingnuts. The turner for applying varnish / finish - From MDF, and old photocopier parts.
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Nov 24, 2004 7:45:36 GMT -5
Post by PeteH on Nov 24, 2004 7:45:36 GMT -5
Very nice looking finish Jonathan. I wish my finishes were that good. I'd be interested to see some pics of your rod wrapper and turner if your happy to share them.
Pete
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Nov 24, 2004 16:32:45 GMT -5
Post by ScottRods on Nov 24, 2004 16:32:45 GMT -5
I've updated the pics to include the home made equipment.
I use flexcoat high build. Leave in room temp for 2 hours. Squeeze measured amount of both parts in a mixing cup. Stir for 3 mins slowly.
Now my tip.
I pour this on to a clean smooth white floor tile. The tile I keep at room temp so that it's slightly warm when the finish is poured on to it. Spread it out as a layer about 1mm deep on the tile and leave for 1 min. All the air bubbles will rise to the surface and pop themselves.
Then apply under constant rotation. My motor is on a 24 hr timer which I leave running for 6hrs after application.
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Nov 25, 2004 7:33:14 GMT -5
Post by PeteH on Nov 25, 2004 7:33:14 GMT -5
Thanks for the pics Jonathan. My homemade wrapping set-up looks very similar. After years of wrapping 'freehand' with the thread held in a bobbin, I've found having a wrapper with the thread held under tension, a big improvement.
Have you had any experience of using the low build flexcote? I'm going to try it on the next rod I build but first I want to build some kind of turner for applying/drying. I have a small microwave turntable motor but what I know about electrics would just about qualify me to replace a lightbulb.
Anyone have any guidance on wiring this up? Do's and dont's.
Pete
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Nov 25, 2004 12:13:33 GMT -5
Post by ScottRods on Nov 25, 2004 12:13:33 GMT -5
Bin it and go for the motor on the hopkins and holloway website by stone fly. It's only £25.
I made my turner from a couple of gears, shafts and a motor from an old photocopier - its what I make. It's a 24V dc motor, but I have an old variable DC powersupply which allows me to change the speed right down.
If you use an old microwave motor you run the risk of it being faulty and seizing half way through the turning. Then you'd be left with a rod covered in saggy finish.
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Nov 25, 2004 13:33:50 GMT -5
Post by PeteH on Nov 25, 2004 13:33:50 GMT -5
Well the microwave motor was bought new for £8 and shouldn't need any gearing down. Being the cheapskate I am, I'm sure I'll rig something up.
Pete
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Nov 25, 2004 14:25:02 GMT -5
Post by ScottRods on Nov 25, 2004 14:25:02 GMT -5
U need to find out if it's DC or AC first.
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