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Pattern making Seal engine parts and ‘other’ items progresses.

Work continued on the pair of patterns for the Seal engine. I am now at the stage of painting to get a good finish. To help me I use two different spray colours so I can see clearly the areas … Continue reading

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More wood – bit this time metal will be used when patterns cast!

I have decided to make use of the fretsaw before putting it away after making a couple of wooden toys for my grandchild. I need to have two castings for the Seal that are handed different from the norm, allowing … Continue reading

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Another soul in Brixham – now there are two of us!

Other ways to make castings using drywall mixture over foam patterns Continue reading

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