CAS
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Where does one find clear tubes for casting pens blanks? I have been using Ptown subbie silicone molds and pvc, but I have seen clear tubes on some videos.
Clear tubes for casting pen blanks
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jttheclockman
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There are vendors that sell kits to do vertical casting as it is called. They sell the kit as well as tubes. Here is one example.
https://cast-right.com/
But before those even came out there were people like myself and others learned from a member here CaptG . We built a stand to hold the tubes and just buy the tubes from various vendors. I get a case of 48" ones and then cut to size. Made a few delrin bottoms that the tubes slide over. I prefer the 1" tubes.
https://cast-right.com/
But before those even came out there were people like myself and others learned from a member here CaptG . We built a stand to hold the tubes and just buy the tubes from various vendors. I get a case of 48" ones and then cut to size. Made a few delrin bottoms that the tubes slide over. I prefer the 1" tubes.
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JohnU
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You can purchase clear tubes at Visipak.com.
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Kenny Durrant
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I bought my tubes from mocap. I could get a fewer amount. They were more per piece but I didn't have to buy in bulk. I bought the silicone plugs from Eastwood. They were high temp silicone. I now use the HHPE molds from Maneater Crafts. They cost more but you'll never need to replace it. The silicone plugs will wear out but you will get hundreds of blanks before you need to replace those.
jttheclockman
Member
I get my tubes from the same place as JohnU and you will need silicon plugs and I get them from http://www.siliconeplugs.com/productList.asp?Type=2 also here https://www.widgetco.com/silicone-rubber-stoppers