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james mcgrew
04-12-2010, 12:35 PM
update

you can see our first test and some lessons to be learned abour concrete.

todays pour and second mold went well, we will vibrate a bit longer but all in all success 16 to 30 to go!!

all mold work done with aspire and the camaster

George Brown
04-12-2010, 1:26 PM
Turned out really nicely, Jim.

What is the mold made of, looks like silicone?

Also, is that a finer mix of concrete to take the detail well?

Nicholas Bukky
04-12-2010, 3:30 PM
Nice Jim!!
Not enough release agent on the face or not enouugh vibration to get in all the mould??

Are you making a cornice piece too??(last pic)

Nick

james mcgrew
04-12-2010, 4:56 PM
nick i am not sure if i showed you when you were here but the radius porch molds are 7 tons

Nicholas Bukky
04-12-2010, 5:21 PM
WOW! when will that project be completed??

No you didnt show me when I was there..... Look forward to seeing it sometime f'in wedding.....

Sergio Arze
04-16-2010, 6:46 AM
Is there a mold release for concrete? The part looks really nice

james mcgrew
04-16-2010, 9:00 PM
we use wax for the release

jim