time to get my rear in gear(Done fd pics added)

[soy]

Thanks for the heads up will be great to know for my rd form      

[soy]

OK I think I'm in trouble...1 should smooth on pour mine did not so do you measure by weight? 2 I was putting my mica strip on and my air pump failed so I  used plan b and used 4 squeeze clamps am I destined for failure or will I be OK

[soy]

Well my fears are well-founded as I have 3 humps just high enough to slip a dollar through on the low side... am I able to true up with the patterning bit or sanding them down on the Formica or do I need to strip it down and buy a new mica strip and start over???

[bigbob2]

Bowjunky must read my mind , 'cause that's where I get my angle iron from,-- old bed frames from a Opportunity store as we call them [ sort of Charity shop selling odds and sods]. Re the formica strip Thad, my option is not one you'll like --Plan B. redoing the strip.It is essential that you have a first class lower form as even a small ripple or 'dent' will show itself in your glass if not attended to.Sorry.

[soy]

Thanks for the confirmation Bob  

[soy]

since I had to wait for parts now I figured I might as well get to work on the riser got it glued  up and now I wait       I got one half of it from a piece of an old dead standing walnut tree that I have had cut for a while and the other half came from a gunstock blank


 

 

[soy]

[bigbob2]

Looking good my friend! That walnut looks great. Your workshop is only half as cluttered as mine.      

[soy]

thanks Bob!I'm still moving into the shop moving stuff across them back and forth now I have to take it off the walls out the door so I can insulate and drywall and move it all back in  

[bigbob2]

[bowhntineverythingnh03743]

Soy if you have access to a router I would suggest finding a straight edge and use it as your guide. If you let the bearing ride against the straight edge you will be left with a clean smooth surface. Thats how many are able to get a smooth surface on a R/D form. I usually will glue a scrap piece of fiberglass I get from kenny m on the top of the form and then just press hard with a roller or dowel and have no issues with them... Maybe you could try that!
Justin

[soy]

Thanks! I am trying a full sheet of sand paper on a 2×4 and run it down if that don't work I have another strip comming I have about got it where I need it...

[soy]

About got the riser ready

[soy]

is smooth on still good to use if it freezes  (I know I would have to thaw it out first)

[kennym]

I can't find anything on that, but I think its good, there is nothing in it to freeze and I've read where guys have used it after freezing several times.....

[kennym]

I can't find anything on that, but I think its good, there is nothing in it to freeze and I've read where guys have used it after freezing several times.....

Here ya go, quick search...

http://tradgang.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=125;t=004663#000004

[soy]

thanks Kenny  

[soy]

well I finally got some time to get back on the project almost got the form ready to get it operational...

[bigbob2]

great to see you're still plugging away at it Thad. Remember measure twice, cut once!  

[soy]

that is as sound advice as I've ever heard , thanks bob