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Re: Dipping electrodes

Posted By: Mal
Date: Monday, 28 March 2011, at 12:16 a.m.

In Response To: Re: Dipping electrodes (Dana)

> Getting setup to dip will add
> professionality to your operation, the trick
> is to get a vessel in which you can keep the
> paint fresh between dips.

> We use a dough proofer that is cast resin
> and comes with a lid that seals airtight, is
> large enough to dip medium size pieces in
> whole with about 2 gallons of fluid.

> PEI is where we get the paint, 5 gallons per
> order. If you keep it sealed, it lasts a
> very long time. You won't want to brush
> another unit after you dip.

> I built a 'dryer' that is basically a sheet
> of plywood with tight wires every 3" to
> provide a low-contact, suspended surface to
> dry the tubes quickly.

> After mounting, it takes a few touchups to
> complete the blockout. Much less work than
> manual blockout.
Thanks for the advise much apperciated.

Messages In This Thread

• Dipping electrodes -- Mal -- Wednesday, 16 March 2011, at 11:24 p.m.
  • Re: Dipping electrodes -- Sean S -- Thursday, 17 March 2011, at 2:12 p.m.
  • Re: Dipping electrodes -- Dana -- Thursday, 24 March 2011, at 8:45 p.m.
    • Re: Dipping electrodes -- Mal -- Monday, 28 March 2011, at 12:16 a.m.

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