DIY Pressure pot for CLEAR resin FOLLOW UP VIDEO!!
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- Опубликовано: 7 сен 2024
- If you watched the first video about how to make a resin pressure pot please watch this follow up video for some changes and helpfull things I've learned since making it.
Link to the original video: • How to make a resin pr...
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I make really small cutesy things most of the time (earrings and such) and what I did is very similar except on a tiny scale. I have a set of glass storage containers with really thick plastic lids that clamp around each side. The clamps hold so tightly that it's quite difficult to get them open (the reason I rarely used them LOL). The brand is SnapWare, but the ones I just looked at on Amazon don't seem to have lids as thick as my older set, mine are really beefy. They also have a silicone gasket. Anyway, I drilled a hole in the lid, popped in a tubeless tire valve and use a bike pump with a gauge to pressurize it. I regularly go 10-15psi and it holds that with no problem, barely puffs the lid. My tiny but very detailed castings come out awesome and it takes up very little space. I rarely do clear castings, my issue was getting tiny details to fill all the way, so I can't speak on clarity with my "rig." 😆
I may try your method but with a larger Tupperware container! Thanks for the inspiration as I’m only going to be casting small items the size of dice :D
thank you for this! i'm starting to make my own dice for D&D and was put off by the price of pressure pots, so this was great to find
I am in the same position and just found this video. Did you manage to get it all working?
Same here! I'm really glad I found this video and can't wait to have it set up!
Any update on how well it has been working? my resin and molds arrive tomorrow and if I can throw a together a cheap pressure pot then I want to
Harbor Freight has a pressure pot. They run 20-25% discount coupons and sales, so you could probably get it for around $70 or so. It's the exact same pressure pot used by a popular RUclips dice maker.
Hi. So I am trying really hard to find some help on RUclips on building a simple cheap pot like these. But I'm struggling with it. How did you make yours. I'm trying to make a pot I can cure homemade dentures in. They sell a piece called a jetlang aqua press but it cost almost 300 dollars. Any help would be very apprwciated
Just a lil back ground.i am a low income working poor American. I live paycheck to paycheck and this is what alot of us need man. I want to make my own at 20psi so I can make my own real dentures. So I know I need stronger container maybe pipeing. But thank you your videos are what have gotten me to where I can and am able to make one hopefully. Thank you. Sorry it took me so long to get to this one life man.
I've made copies of my own dentures for Halloween costumes. I got the best results with oomoo 30 and alumilite white resin. Good luck.
@@jennercustomtoys hey I have already made a couple pairs out of a non toxic thermoplastic. They look great can talk go out 😁. I can't eat with them though. It's why I been watching your vids. They sell this thing called the lang jet aquapress and a bosworth dental press. They are just a fancy version of what is being made here. They want over 275 for this pot. I can't afford that. I will be making a RUclips channel once I get this pot made. Thanks for the encourgement. Is there any way I could see those cosplay teeth. I would really like to show you what I made as well and get your advice
@@Oldmanlearns718 that might be a good idea for my next video..
Greetings. Thanks for videos no 1 & 2 on this issue. Perfect solution for diy hobbyists who don’t want to commit more funds. I knew there was a cheaper diy solution out there. Thanks! I think “Ben Worx” has a diy pressure tube made from larger PVC pipes. Thst said, ur 3 gallon bucket seems to be the perfect crafters pot. Not too large, not too small - just about right. 👍
Thank you so much for taking the time to share what you've learned. Both videos are a big help!
Good, Glad to help.
I tried this, looked everywhere for a lid finally found one at Lowe’s got home drilled the hole perfectly cleaned it out put the valve stem in put lid with gasket on the bucket took bicycle pump and started pumping and no dice! Air leaked out from all around the lid! I’m debating weather or not to buy one of those gamma lids and put the hole directly in the center and try that tomorrow! I’ve used them on 5 gallon buckets to take water when we go camping to shower with they seem to be leakproof but not sure if they are air proof but since it will stay on I guess a guy could silicone all around the lid to help it be air tight since the middle of the lid screws off! Think I might try it and see what kind of results I get with that. Thanks for the video I appreciate the time and effort you put into it explaining it I’ve been trying to cast small LEGO scenes in 3” molds and it’s been working great until right at that 8 hour mark when the deep pour resin really starts to set up it squeezes the bubbles out of all the small areas and typically the top is hard already and they can’t rise all the way up to be popped with a torch or heat gun
Thanks for both vids on this, despite a negative comment or two, who cares, it how we figure anything out in the first place. I have that converted pressure pot from hf and it is good for , but the options, for sizes, ease, cost and for different purposes, this is great. It got me looking at other "weather sealed" containers for different shapes and size projects, especially if it's under such low psi, and it you use slow cure, it's perfect. Thanks for the inspiration.
There will always be some negative comments. They don't bother me. Usually it's just somebody that wants attention. I'm no expert by far, but I know what works for me. I just like to share the knowledge with people. Hopefully it helps some save a few bucks.
Hello sir. Just wanted to say thanks for this idea! I did use a 5 gal bucket because that is what I found. I also found it worked great at an overnight cure with about 5 psi. I seen the deformation of the lid and stopped at that psi. Made this for my wife and her sister. They were thrilled at the results. I do agree with all you say about the safety issues, and would only add, use common sense! If you see something that doesn't look quite right, stop and ask somebody competent about what your doing. It's always worked for me, but then again, I was taught personal responsibility. Anyway, just wanted to pass along a thank you for this, it's a great idea when used with common sense.
Yep. I'm glad you got good results. I've said it a lot but the low pressure overnight does indeed work. But some people still get impatient and use too much pressure.
Thank you for both of your videos about DIY pressure pots. Assuming the 3.5 gal bucket works better than the 5 due to the material flex of the bucket under pressure. I would think wrapping the bucket in wire mesh, tape and maybe even some resin and glass cloth would substantially reduce the bucket swelling.
Thank you so so much for this, i am starting out as a hobby to make dice and this seems like an amazing option!
I’m getting ready to build one for myself. I’m so excited that you made these videos!
Thanks. Be careful.
@@jennercustomtoys absolutely!
Thank you, this is wonderful. Please do not pay attention to the neg. comments, always haters. Wish people would put more positive. I have learned a lot and you have helped me.
I didn't see this first so I bought a 5 gal. I got the bucket up to about 5 psi and today I'm going to do a practice piece to see if it works out
Thank you for these two videos. I really appreciate the fallow up and your willingness to own the process.
Glad you like them!
Thanks. I was going to use a 5 gallon pickle bucket I got from Fire House Subs. I'll look for a smaller bucket now. I use clear resin as the base for my wire bonsai trees and bubbles ruin the effect of being able to see the roots and rocks below the tree. I'm excited to see how it turns out.
Great, thanks for sharing. Tyre valve. so obvious, never thought of it.
Thanks for the follow up, this is great and cheap!
Looking forward to trying this out. Thank you for the original video and this follow up!
Can't wait to try this.
Thanks for making these videos
Thanks!! The pressure pot isn't quite big enough for projects and I greatly appreciate these videos. Thinking about trying out the gamma seal lid, but the lid your using is more reliable. Thanks again. The harbor freight pressure pot is only 9 inches inside and I'm fixing cracks in bowl blanks.
So cool to see and learn how you do these.
Thanks for making these videos!
I was thinking about trying to make clear keycaps.
Would epoxy resin with a pot life of 40 - 50 minutes work with this method.
Thank you for sharing all of this- this will be perfect for someone like me! Thank you again and thank you for suggesting this follow up video- I wish you the very best!!
You are quite welcome. Remember to be safe and enjoy the craft. I appreciate your comment.
I bought a food safe pail from s Amazon with an air tight screw on lid. I'm having the steam inserted now. Anxious to try it with cap dice mold
Please let me know if it works. I had bad luck with a screw cap.
One other thing: It's an ace hardware bucket with a sealed lid.
Thanks for the follow up!
You bet!
Edit: My lid ended up sealing, but... at just under 10psi my bucket popped. Not just the lid popping off, but the spot where the wire handle mounts actually ruptured. I was worried about the lid popping off and hitting me or something in the garage, luckily I had the bucket covered with a moving blanket. The bucket was a new Leaktite 3.5 gallon. Please be careful.
Original comment: Great video. I've tried making one with the same kind of lid as you used, but the seals on the cap leak slowly. . Have you tried using a Gamma screw on lid for your DIY pressure pot?
You're one awesome guy. Thanks for your help!
This is great, thanks for sharing! Price is right- looking for the minimum effective dose here for small items embedded in clear resin. On to stained glass mobile making!
Thanks, it is good to know we do jot need 60 or 80 lbs of pressure.
Can you please explain as I need doing some calculations
Thank you
I’m excited to try this!
Any chance you have a video showing how to customized the lid? That would be very helpful! Thanks.
No, sorry
I love the idea can't wait to try it and people r assholes cuz they r unhappy with there own lives and there is a right n wrong way to teach or inform people I am going to try utube videos I been to nervous ever since I went from business owner to a person with a LVAD in need of a heart I lost a part of me but I think u just pushed me so thank u and thanks so much 4 ur videos I subscribed just cuz I like how u teach ur funny and explain why u do what ur doing and u admit ur not a expert but this is why u did it and why it's so like me but I make many more mistakes lol tkx
I am so appreciative of you sharing your knowledge and experience. I have a question: do you think it would be possible to have 2 or 3 'layers' (small metal or plastic stackable shelves) inside the chamber to utilize the vertical space? Instead of fitting the bottom with 5 individual molds, I would like 3 layers of 5 individual molds. Thanks for your help! I enjoy your vlogs 🎨
That sounds like a good idea. I don't see why it wouldn't work. Give it a try.
Good idea thanks a bunch.. However you did say that the pressure pot works out the bubbles. Pulling the bubbles out is what a vacuum does. A pressure pot actually compresses the bubbles but does not remove them. I'm now subscribed and look forward to some of your other ideas.
bubbles are at atmospheric pressure. Rising outside pressure and resin pressure pushes resin into material and voids and makes them surface. It does not work so well with small bubbles that will disperse and not surface tho, only big ones and air pockets get handled by pressure pot. Vacuum pot is better at pulling out small bubbles in resin itself. smarter folks than me say you get best results by using vacuum first and then curing in pressure pot.
I bet you could use one of those pressure spray bottles like those made for roundup spraying.. I think you could convert one easily and it would be safer. Also you could make one with big thick pvc fittings.
But, yeah, DIY in inherently dangerous.. Take care and pay close attention to what is happening!
PS. Its not real expensive to get a paint pot from ebay and convert it. I just bought one(Vevor) and converted it with another 20 dollars in fittings from home depot.
That's a really good idea I think. I may try it.
subscribed! I think I'm your 1000th subscriber lol
Thanks for the update. The pressure test answered my question. Could you give me a link to the bucket and lid?
I'm sorry, but we still can't find a link to the bucket I used... some people have commented on where you can find one though.
Is this possible with a smaller bucket, such as a 1 gallon? Space is an issue, and a 3.5 gallon bucket used for mopping is always in the way.
Actually I found out the smaller the better
Couldn't you stop the opening under pressure if you use a board on both top and bottom and use clamps to lock the wood/cover down?
Being plastic, there is still a safety issue with that. I'm sticking with my method. You don't need a lot of pressure for a long dry time.
hello. Im looking forward to trying this but also could you put links to the parts you used in this?
I bet the people that were mad at you and made an issue, are the guys who make them professionally amd distribute them or the siucker who payed $300, and because you both have one that costs 11 dollars, or snudy price nit pick over the dangers of doing that. Thense people that talked trash probably looked for there recipes for the old pressure pot lol! My saying "If it works try it and if you get hurt you are the only one to blaim. Im sure he doesn't have toddlers running around and 100% tested it while no one home or not to come dawn stairs. Thank you for the video. I have a vacume chamber 5gal, but Im really interested in the difference ot makes. I know the proses and there Hella cheap to make amd ypu can work on more peices if you have rows or three. I l lkNOW. Buy a metal ammo box and they come sealed and you can buy them all day at surpluses stores and have a bunch. And share it will stand the test the rubber seal might need to be modified a bit but I dont know. Tomorrow I will find Out! Thanks for the video if you wrapped gorilla tape around it a few time that would surely help with safety issues
First of all I'd really like to thank you for making this video and the previous one! I'm about to try my hand at making dice for my friends and I'm so happy to have found your video!
Does anyone have a link for a good bucket and the appropriate lid for it? I'm also about to buy a drill for the first time. I'm very new to doing anything like this and I'm really worried about messing up and getting the wrong things on accident!
If you're in Canada, and probably US, Home Depot carries the bucket and lid in the paint department.
I used a gamma screw on lid with gaskets and everything but it leaks air! What can I do to fix??
Where is it leaking from?
Where can I find the right bucket? Been googling for an hour and was hoping there's one at a store i can go pick up tomorrow.
Thanks. I am having trouble finding a valve stem. I got everything else to make it.
I found a pack of 10 valve stem's on ebay. I'm still waiting for delivery & I also ordered a low PSI pressure gauge. I think it is a great idea.
I haven't bought it yet so I can't guarantee anything, but I think my local auto supply store sells them for pretty cheap.
go to an auto parts store..they sell them in packs or you could hit up a tire shop. Walmart also carries these.
I went to home depot but could only find the gasket lids with the tear off strip and only 3 or 4 clamps. WHERE DO YOU FIND THIS LID with clamps all around it?? haha
I wish I had a reliable source to tell you about that every time I hear about it it's gone
Does it work for silicone for mold making? Thank you for you all your help, and teachings as well as wanting to keep everyone safe
Honestly I haven't tried making the molds, just the castings. However I feel like a vacuum chamber would be better for that too.
@@jennercustomtoys thank you for your feed back we are getting into making dice for dnd and I have a silicone mix that doesn’t need a pressure pot to cure but I’ve heard that it would be best to use one
@@brittanycavin9528 I made a video of my attempt at making dice. You can check it out if you like..
Would it work with a higher PSI if you used a large metal paint tin with clamps, instead of a plastic one?
Yes. But the point of these videos is to do it the cheapest way possible.
@@jennercustomtoys ah true, that’s a good point. Thanks for replying! ☺️ very helpful videos.
I love this. I actually set my resin on a heating mat set to about 72 degrees which is enough space for a pot like yours. If I set this on a heating mat would it effect the curing?
That should actually help
I use a seedling heat mat and have a similar pressure container to this but much smaller. The heat and pressure work awesome together!
I watched this ... and then realized, that if you can do this with a plastic bucket then you most certanly can do this with an old pressure cooker :)
Hey! Im trying this now but having issues. My bike pump has a pressure gauge but it never stays past 20. When Im pumping it goes past 40. However after 3-4 pumps i can hear air leaking. Any tips for maintaining pressure?
Check your seal and use some Vaseline on them. Also ten pounds of pressure works just fine overnight.
@@jennercustomtoys WOW thank you so much for replying so fast! Didn't expect one!
I wanted to try making a safer version of this(using a pressure cooking pot.) Could you give me some advice?
I made a vacuum chamber out of a pressure pot. The video is somewhere in my channel. It is definitely safer. I would think a pressure pot made from that would be a good thing too. I haven't gotten around to trying it though.
@@jennercustomtoys hi thank you for responding back. At what psi do you think would be safe to go up to if I used a pressure cooking pot? Also, would you recommend either using a pressure pot or a vacuum chamber more?
@@briananuvattanachai6646 I'm still using my plastic bucket as a pressure pot. I only go up to admit 10 psi. But I'm using clear resin which takes about 8 hours to cure. It works for me all this time. A metal pressure cooker can take a lot more pressure but like I said I've never done that yet.
@@jennercustomtoys have you ever tested like the limits of the aluminum pressure cooker you made until a vacuum chamber. I am using alumilite slow clear... and there's a lot of things that I wished I knew before I bought. Supposedly what they recommend for pressure chamber is 35 psi. That seems a bit overkill no? I am worried about the metal pressure cooker blowing up in my face.
Hello I’m not sure if this question has been asked or not so forgive me if it has. Would you recommend the same procedure if you were doing a solid resin piece like a pyramid, sphere, tube ect. Love the videos I’m learning a lot.
Yes. I make bigger objects with no problems.
Do you use a heat gun or torch on your casting before you put them in your pressure pot?
Nope. My castings are small enough that it doesn't matter.
I can't for the life of me find a lid like that in the UK, does anyone know any search terms or locations which sell them
I'm still trying to find a reliable source for the lids.
@@jennercustomtoys Thanks Jenner, it's very cool you're replying to comments
Hello sir, what kind of clear resin do you use? Brand? Temperature of cure?
I use Amazing Clear Cast in this pot. The resins that get hot won't work with my reusable molding compound. Also, with the lower pressure you have to use a resin that takes hours to cure, not minutes. I will be re-doing this video soon to clarify a lot of things I've learned since this one was published.
@@jennercustomtoys thank you for your help! Videos! Appreciate it! I subscribed . Thank you for sharing your experience
Using a vacuum chamber for this purpose does not work btw. A vacuum chamber works for degasing the silicone.
I do have to disagree. A vacuum chamber works for removing bubbles from resin too.
@@jennercustomtoys Sure it does, you can check out videos of youtube why nobody does it thou. Because it takes about 20-30min to degas resin and it will spill everywhere. Most resins set before the degasing in finished. OR you simply use a pressure chamber.
I found your first video on monday..went and got a lid that had something they called gamma seal and its supposed to be airtight to keep food fresh...it is not. get a regular lid from ace hardware with a gasket..i cheated and got the valve stem that screws together cause i didnt want to mess with glue..waiting for the right mold and ill let you know how it works for me next week
Yes, let me know. Some people have succeeded and some people haven't. Be careful and good luck.
@@jennercustomtoys just made my first set of dice using my pressure 🪣..worked perfectly no bubbles that i can see so far
@@chrissmith6862 that's great!
@@chrissmith6862oh, please please let me know what supplies and valve you got?! I bought the same lid you did originally and I’m so frustrated by the leaking air!!!
What if you clamp the lid down and then pump it up?
The plastic won't be able to handle a higher pressure.
How do you tell what psi it is?
My pump has a gauge on it. However you can use a regular tire gauge too.
Have you tryed it with a vacuum ?
What size drill bit did you use for the valve stem?
Honestly I don't remember. I made this video a while ago.
Since the top and bottom bow out under pressure do you see that the bucket tilts so the resin moves to one side?
Most of what I make are small items which aren't really effected. I also put a board on the bottom to keep it as level as possible.
Im late to the video but i have looked everywhere for a bucket like yours and cant find it any where the ones i find are the gamma seal lids do you think that will work?
Would a bucket with a screw on lid work better ???
for safety reasons, no. The clips on the top of this pot hold the lid down in a way that if one happens to give way to the pressure it will only let the air out instead of blowing the lid completely off. If you put too much pressure in one with a screw lid it will completely pop off possibly hurting someone. Thanks for your question.
@@jennercustomtoys thanks 👍😊😊👍
Do you think using a steel bucket could hold more psi? Like 40 psi max.
Most definitely, but the challenge for me is to make this as cheap as possible. I'm still going to try. Lol
Can I make a chamber out of wood...joints and screws and glue to join the sides no more than 60 lbs of pressure?? 3 locking clasps each side
I don't know I if that would hold air pressure..
Can you use a clamp or adjustable belt to hold the lid incase it pops off and not flew at someone?
Yes. I use a couple clamps.
Same here I use a strap clamp. It wraps around the bottom and over the lid.
is it safe now?
Would a 2 gallon bucket work for this?
Honestly I think as long as you use the same lid I have it may work better as far as holding the pressure. I tried a 5 gallon bucket for the same thing but it stretched out and I felt it was definitely a safety hazard. I think the smaller the bucket the better it will work. Of course you have to take into consideration your casting has to fit inside. Hope that helps.
I'm having a hard time finding the lid. I found a food grade lid at lowes with the gasket. Think that would work?
I’m a little late to the party but I’m sure it’s been asked so sorry in advance but would this work for wood stabilizing?
I can't seem to get it to seal, it always leaks at the breaking points along the lid
Just a thought, but maybe put some vaseline or silicon lubricant along the gasket. That might help make a better seal.
@@jennercustomtoys ill try that when I get off from work and let you know if it works
Do you think this would work with a Tupperware container with a snap lid and a gasket? Thank you.
No.. the lid would pop off almost immediately and the plastic would be too thin to Handel any pressure.
so should i use your pot for a 4x4 inch reisn cube, is 5-10 psi enough ?
If it's clear resin it should work. That's a little bigger than I'm used to though.
@@jennercustomtoys Im testing it today I’ll let you know how it goes, thank you.
Have you tested casting at a lower psi? I just tested with a 2 gallon pail and it pops at 10psi
I explained that in the video. Yes, I only go about 10 psi. But you have to have the right lid.
@@jennercustomtoys sorry, I didn’t catch that the first time. I have the same style lid with the spout though
It's your spout still sealed? If it's not, that's probably your problem then.
@@jennercustomtoys didn’t read before I sent that, mine doesn’t have a spout. I think it’s the smaller pail that caused it but still going to try it
Can you use a smaller bucket
Yes, actually the smaller the bucket the better it holds pressure.
@@jennercustomtoys so if you use a smaller bucket what psi do you go to, or how do you know when your at the max psi ?
Hi did you add the rubber seal in the lid yourself?
No. It came with the can. I've learned since making this video that they are hard to find.
you can try a silicone sealant, so you can just add it on the crevice
I tried to recreate this, but mine failed at 10 psi.
I couldn't find a 3.5 gallon bucket so I used a 5g and set some quikrete in the bottom so it wouldn't bow out. I have the same type of lid (without the stem) and the lid exploded at 9-10 psi.
Any advice? I've thought about trying the gamma lid but I dont wanna waste $12 lol
The bigger the bucket the less effective it is. I couldn't get a five gallon bucket to work either.
Do you use 3D printing too, or is it all casting?
I only work with resin casting. I don't know anything about 3d printing
What resin do you use?
I usually get alumilite clear casting resin.
With 10 minute resins, is there no difference at all?
Because it's less pressure it doesn't have enough time to work on ten minute resins.
@@jennercustomtoys ah ok thank you!
Anyone else having trouble getting the lid to fully click on to the bucket?
I place it on the floor and put a lot of my weight on it on each section. It can be tricky.
@@jennercustomtoys I did that and even took a mallet to it. Could I need a different bucket, cause I just went to lowes and grabbed a 2 gallon bucket
@@twoface2001 it's hard to say without being there to check it out. A lot of people have had a hard time finding the same bucket as I have. I wish I could be more help.
@@jennercustomtoys You need to find a “source” for these buckets with the proper gasket lid. Install your air stem, & sell for $25.00. Win, win, win. 😃
I originally gave this a positive review but with a little thought I realized how crazy and risky it is to play with pressure tolerances. Speaking as someone who has injured themselves with DIY tools, don’t take the risk for a few bucks. Your eyes and hands are worth it.
This is stupidly handy. Could you make like an amizon list for all the items used including the bike pump? Thing's are still a bit meh around here due to you know what sooo... XD But yeah I been getting into resin and def need something like this. Though with the bucket from ppg paints, I imagen you cant really buy it hm? Least I've not been able to find the bucket or the lid anywhere.: www.amazon.com/dp/B010G3LNC4/ref=sspa_dk_detail_4?pd_rd_i=B010G3M7ZG
That is as close a thing I can find to the bucket you show, but yeah the lid. I see nothing at all that's even slightly close to what you show.