We always made our molds from two-part marine foam. The stuff is tough
but still shapeable with a wood rasp. We could pull 5 or 6 shapes from
the mold without damage. I can't remember what we used to prevent the
part from sticking to the mold.
http://www.shopmaninc.com/foam.html
Be careful, this stuff isn't friendly too your skin.
Jon
Hottvr@aol.com wrote:
>
> Has anyone had experience with making a special glass mold from scratch. I
> want to make a mold for an undertray and a splitter for the March. What do you
> use to make the mold? Do you start with plywood or something and coat it
> with??
> Any help would be appreciated. The shapes are not very difficult. Mostly flat
> and
> slightly curved stuff, no compound radiuses.
>
> Next question. What kind of scales are the ones to buy??? I want to build an
> alignment platform that incorporates electronic scales. I want to get started
> right
> by having a good set. Any ideas????????
>
> Mike(I'd rather build car stuff than drive)B. 99cm
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