full casting set up wtb

[APBcustoms]

Austin - Do some serious thinking before buying a 12" or bigger chamber. The cost of resin plays a big factor. I have a 12" round, and in order to get 4" of resin it tales at least two gallons. With resin coming in around the $100 per gallon range after shipping you might find yourself having to keep $400 to $500 worth of resin on-hand to do a bowl blank.
You have the option of going with smaller vessels within the chamber to reduce the amount of rising required which will help reduce overhead.
I would just hate to see you invest all that money in a chamber and not be able to use it like you envision. I'll be in the shop tomorrow, If you would like PM me and I can send you pics of what I mean. If you have Skype I can give you a live tour. Thats a big investment worth good planning.

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i read this again and i think their was a bit of confusion im getting a 24 inch tall not wide

 

[NYWoodturner]

Whew !!!! I thought you were headed for a large disappointment. what diameter are you getting? Still willing to Skype through any question you night have.

 

[APBcustoms]

Whew !!!! I thought you were headed for a large disappointment. what diameter are you getting? Still willing to Skype through any question you night have.

I guess whatever is standard with his chambers I really just need to be able to do 1.5 thick and once I get the equipment I'll definately want to skype so I don't break something

 

[APBcustoms]

So happy I chose the turntex chamber it's super nice and quite big guess I'll be buying a few gallons of juice soon. Well that is if Curtis doesn't want to trade for wood? Also he threw in this wicked blank I've been wanting.





@TurnTex

 

[TurnTex]

Hey, you said it was a Christmas present to you. You better box that thing back up and get it under the tree before it gets taken away! :) Glad you liked the blank!

 

[APBcustoms]

Hey, you said it was a Christmas present to you. You better box that thing back up and get it under the tree before it gets taken away! :) Glad you liked the blank!

Eh I had to make sure it wasn't cracked and take pictures and complement myself for not being cheap.

 

[TurnTex]

You done good grasshopper! :)

Thanks for choosing my system, by the way! I am here for ANY questions and advice you need along the way!

 

[APBcustoms]

You done good grasshopper! :)

Thanks for choosing my system, by the way! I am here for ANY questions and advice you need along the way!

I'm sure I'll have many questions once I get juice. A question I have now though is if you are willing to trade for some juice?

 

[TurnTex]

Austin,

I would be happy to trade wood for Juice IF I had any need for wood! Unfortunately, I don't. My interest has always and only been in local Central Texas wood that I collect myself.

 

[APBcustoms]

Austin,

I would be happy to trade wood for Juice IF I had any need for wood! Unfortunately, I don't. My interest has always and only been in local Central Texas wood that I collect myself.

I figured it was worth a shot haha. I guess I'll just have to spend my christmas money. Also is their a discount if I buy two gallons?

 

[TurnTex]

Yes, there is better pricing on 2 gallons and shipping is more economical as well. You can find it all on my site.

 

[APBcustoms]

Yes, there is better pricing on 2 gallons and shipping is more economical as well. You can find it all on my site.

Oh sweet thank you for the info

 

[APBcustoms]

I got some cactus juice now I need to buy vacuum pump oil do I have to use jb since my pump is jb?

 

[APBcustoms]

Oh and how long does juice last after I add the catalyst

 

[APBcustoms]

And do I refridgerate it? I was told that by someone at the show

 

[TurnTex]

Austin,

You do not have to use JB pump oil but I do recommend you use vacuum pump oil. Some folks try using other oils and while they may work, it is not worth taking a chance on a good pump. One the activator is mixed into the Juice, it has a guaranteed shelf life from me of 1 year if kept cool. You do not have to refrigerate but doing so will help keep it good longer. Knowing you based on your posts here, I doubt you will have any of the gallon left in a month, let alone a year! :)

 

[APBcustoms]

Austin,

You do not have to use JB pump oil but I do recommend you use vacuum pump oil. Some folks try using other oils and while they may work, it is not worth taking a chance on a good pump. One the activator is mixed into the Juice, it has a guaranteed shelf life from me of 1 year if kept cool. You do not have to refrigerate but doing so will help keep it good longer. Knowing you based on your posts here, I doubt you will have any of the gallon left in a month, let alone a year! :)

I have been collecting flame box elder for stabilizing since day one on here. I'll be out in a week or two haha

 

[JR Custom Calls]

Try a day or two. I went through a gallon in 3 days.

 

[APBcustoms]

Try a day or two. I went through a gallon in 3 days.

Well crap

 

[JR Custom Calls]

Doesn't take long when you're stabilizing buckeye burl, soft maple burl, flame box elder burl, etc. That stuff sucks up the resin.