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Old 06-20-2013, 09:50 AM   #1
astromerc
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Compressor for converted paint pot question.

I finally had the air rod removed (it was corroded beyond belief) from my harbor freight paint pot yesterday.
Now I am eager to start using the pressure pot. However I realized that I do not have the correct type of air compressor, or do I?
In Pop Sculpture what is recommended, is a compressor with an air tank reserve.
I have an airbrush compressor that can go to 50psi it is also quiet.
Is it possible from me to use my compressor (leaving it running for the full resin cure time)
and achieve the same results?

Just wondering. Thanks for looking.
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Old 07-12-2013, 12:09 AM   #2
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Yes its possible. I was doing it for some time. But It will take some time for the pressure to build up. If your silicone and resin has a long pot life, you should be good to go.

Remember, if you are going to cast in pressure, make sure your molds are also made under pressure to prevent distortion
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