Casting Resins

[OldWrangler]

I need to get a gal. of clear casting resin but I can't remember where I bought the last one. I was checking around and prices were like $80 plus shipping. I paid like $45 with shipping from someone and the resin was good stuff. Anybody got any suggestions where a poor-boy could get a gal. with some catalest??????????????

Thanks, George

 

[DozerMite]

US Composites is where I get mine.

 

[rdunn12]

u.s. composites.They are great,fast shipping and good price.http://www.uscomposites.com/polyesters.html

 

[el_d]

Got some from Mr.Fiberglass.com but he may still be having problems with the email......

 

[Glass Scratcher]

US Composites. I ordered a 5 gal pail of S41, with regular ground shipping, last Wednesday and it was delivered on Friday(2 days later). I can't complain about their service, they have great tech help, answer their phones, and are prompt with their deliveries.

 

[stevers]

Just received my gal from Mr. Fiberglass. $50.67 shipped.

 

[OldWrangler]

Thanks y'all. Got a gal. on order now. Now if I can find the guy who make the molds. I need another set of 3/4 x 6. Somebody got a name, let me know. Thanks again.

 

[Glass Scratcher]

Just received my gal from Mr. Fiberglass. $50.67 shipped.

For just 1 Gallon??? That's what- $17.00 for the shipping? Perhaps you should call for a quote from US Composites next time.

 

[bruce119]

Thanks y'all. Got a gal. on order now. Now if I can find the guy who make the molds. I need another set of 3/4 x 6. Somebody got a name, let me know. Thanks again.

There is gadget here is a link to his add the forum switch corupted it and it is closed now but he still sells them.
http://www.penturners.org/forum/showthread.php?t=506&page=21

And there is modelmaker he makes all types also here is a link to one of his adds.
http://www.penturners.org/forum/showthread.php?t=6016
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[Skye]

Not to take away from anyone's sales, but you can make your own trays out of some cutting boards I believe.

 

[bruce119]

Not to take away from anyone's sales, but you can make your own trays out of some cutting boards I believe.

Absolutely that is what I use now. You can get the Polly cutting boards. I cast slabs 5-1/2x6" I cut the board into pieces to form a box then I just use duct tape and tape it together. Then put a bead of "Goop" (it's a silicone glue you can get a wally world) around the seams smooth it out with my finger. It drys fast and you got a good cheap reusable mold. The goop comes off easy when finished. Heck I leave the tape on just cut the corners to get the slab out and just retape the corners. Any stubborn goop or resin will come off with some acetone.

 

[JohnU]

I started out using mini loaf silicone baking dishes and then switched to the cutting boards. I predrilled and sunk a few screws in them but I like the goop idea. Very helpful. Ive been using caulk and it takes to long to dry.