Self made? Lol indeed :-D

[Redbusa06]

Whats this guy do when he needs a part for a tripod he bought at Salvation Army? He uses Play-Doh and epoxy to mold and cast the piece! Redneck engineering! We'll see how it turns out this afternoon when I wake up. Just got out of work & the idea hit me.

 

[Redbusa06]

If epoxy doesn't hold up, I'll use JB Weld to cast the part.

 

[Zornt]

If epoxy doesn't hold up, I'll use JB Weld to cast the part.

Next to duct tape J B Weld is the second handiest invention to mankind !!!!

 

[bclark]

that is a great idea. hope it works because i will be applying this technique

 

[loner556]

JB weld will yield better results more than likely. What kind of epoxy did you use?

Awesome idea!

 

[itsbaker]

You can also use plaster silicone and some. Other to make more complex stuff.

 

[woodsmith]

You might need a filler in the epoxy - wood fibers for example. Even cotton might work - just something to reinforce the epoxy.

 

[pat_t]

You can get Marinetex 2 part epoxy from your local boat supply store. It has a steel filled version available that I have drilled and tapped in the past and that has held up well for light duty applications. For what it's worth, I use Marinetex for bedding rifles and it works well for that purpose.

pat

 

[jloden]

That's awesome, I am always frustrated when you have small plastic parts that fail and of course, you can't replace them

Let us know how it works!

 

[Redbusa06]

Gorilla Glue epoxy

 

[Redbusa06]

Epoxy was no good, went again with JB Weld

 

[nothinghead]

Looks good.

 

[shadowmib]

Go to the auto parts store and get some fiberglass fabric and resin.. Pour in some resin, poke it full of the fiberglass weave, and top off with more resin. When it dries, pop it oud and sand down the back of it and it should be sturdy enough.

 

[Redbusa06]

Go to the auto parts store and get some fiberglass fabric and resin.. Pour in some resin, poke it full of the fiberglass weave, and top off with more resin. When it dries, pop it oud and sand down the back of it and it should be sturdy enough.

JB weld turned out well.

 

[OddTheViking]

That's great! Does your kid know you got into the playdough?

 

[Redbusa06]

That's great! Does your kid know you got into the playdough?

Bro I only WISH I had a kid/kids :-(

 

[xj35s]

Go to the auto parts store and get some fiberglass fabric and resin.. Pour in some resin, poke it full of the fiberglass weave, and top off with more resin. When it dries, pop it out and sand down the back of it and it should be sturdy enough.

Yeah, I have used the polyester resin for casting small R/C parts. You can coat a bolts thread with a little Vaseline and after it cures unscrew it leaving a nice threaded hole. Cheap to for some quick to make parts.

 

[Killinumsoftly]

I would use plumbers epoxy, it's more of a clay consistency but hardens to almost metal, it can be drilled and tapped of need be. I use it all the time the stuff is awesome

 

[Anarchist]

Cool I like the idea of molding a new part with everyday items.

 

[Call_to_arms]

They make a jb stick putty that has been holding my oil pan together for 2 years.

 

[akakesler]

I will agree on the stick putty. That stuff is awesome for a lot of parts and repairs!!

 

[DavidEnoch]

I was thinking that a little fiberglass insulation would work to reinforce the epoxy.

David Enoch