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Title: RGB Volcano Clear Lens Casting
Post by: rdagger on May 16, 2006, 01:12:05 pm
Here are some pics of some clear volcano button lens that I cast.
Even after much trial and error they still need work.  Despite the pressure casting there are still a few bubbles.  Also they are not very consistent.  Each lens is slightly different from the next in terms of clarity and opacity.  The pic shows the lens illuminated with an RGB LED.  The top row is with a clear leans and the bottom row is a frosted clear lens.
Title: Re: RGB Volcano Clear Lens Casting
Post by: Havok on May 16, 2006, 03:16:41 pm
Still looks awesome!

 :applaud: :applaud: :applaud: :applaud:
Title: Re: RGB Volcano Clear Lens Casting
Post by: KonkeyKong on May 16, 2006, 04:34:30 pm
how'z about casting some o' dem volcano cones too?
Title: Re: RGB Volcano Clear Lens Casting
Post by: ahofle on May 16, 2006, 05:44:41 pm
Beauty   :applaud:
Title: Re: RGB Volcano Clear Lens Casting
Post by: rdagger on May 16, 2006, 06:02:31 pm
how'z about casting some o' dem volcano cones too?
I tried casting the plastic cones and the molds tore because of the threads.
I could try again now that I have the high strength silicone, but I don't think it would be all that great.  I am partial to the aluminum cones anyway.  I think someone with access to a machine shop needs to reproduce the aluminum cones.

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Still looks awesome!
Thanks, but they are not as cool as the originals.
Title: Re: RGB Volcano Clear Lens Casting
Post by: Havok on May 16, 2006, 07:58:11 pm
how'z about casting some o' dem volcano cones too?
I tried casting the plastic cones and the molds tore because of the threads.
I could try again now that I have the high strength silicone, but I don't think it would be all that great.  I am partial to the aluminum cones anyway.  I think someone with access to a machine shop needs to reproduce the aluminum cones.

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Still looks awesome!
Thanks, but they are not as cool as the originals.

Very cool, none the less! So, when do we put our orders in?

 ;D
Title: Re: RGB Volcano Clear Lens Casting
Post by: rdagger on May 16, 2006, 08:02:56 pm
Very cool, none the less! So, when do we put our orders in?

 ;D

I just don't have the time because of my work to handle sales.  Plus I wouldn't want to sell something that is not perfect.
Title: Re: RGB Volcano Clear Lens Casting
Post by: dweebs0r on May 16, 2006, 08:03:50 pm
I would definitely buy some if you had a complete ready to wire button.

-D
Title: Re: RGB Volcano Clear Lens Casting
Post by: 19rjs99 on May 16, 2006, 11:13:39 pm
I tried casting the plastic cones and the molds tore because of the threads.

Why not cast the cones without the thread and then thread them with a tap once they are cured?
Title: Re: RGB Volcano Clear Lens Casting
Post by: horseboy on May 16, 2006, 11:35:46 pm
I tried casting the plastic cones and the molds tore because of the threads.

Why not cast the cones without the thread and then thread them with a tap once they are cured?

How would you do that with a cone?
Title: Re: RGB Volcano Clear Lens Casting
Post by: Xphile on May 17, 2006, 03:02:51 am
How would you do that with a cone?

fill the cone with wax to create the mold, cast new mold as usual, viola, solid cast cone..now drill and tap after it's cast, and bobs yer uncle..

Title: Re: RGB Volcano Clear Lens Casting
Post by: rdagger on May 17, 2006, 03:14:48 am
fill the cone with wax to create the mold, cast new mold as usual, viola, solid cast cone..now drill and tap after it's cast, and bobs yer uncle..

That would work, but it would be difficult to tap because of the small size and the fact that the threads do not go all the way through and have a lip over the top. 
The thing is that other people have made Aluminite reproduction cones and they just don't look all that great.
What I'd like to see are some anodized aluminum reproductions.
Title: Re: RGB Volcano Clear Lens Casting
Post by: rdagger on May 18, 2006, 01:56:57 pm
I built an RGB volcano switch and hooked it up to my rainbow LED circuit.
Title: Re: RGB Volcano Clear Lens Casting
Post by: rdagger on May 21, 2006, 02:05:30 pm
I added a write up (http://www.rototron.info?Page=RGBVolcano.aspx) to my site discussing the RGB switch and the lens casting.
Title: Re: RGB Volcano Clear Lens Casting
Post by: rackoon on May 22, 2006, 05:26:11 pm
Will someone please make some aluminum cones! I will be first in line to buy. :hissy:
Title: Re: RGB Volcano Clear Lens Casting
Post by: DaveMMR on May 22, 2006, 10:39:44 pm
I'd be the second.