yup, I originally was going to glue the two halves together. I thought getting the four pins to align might be a problem. Having smaller pieces makes removing the mold a bit easier. top/bottom pins would definitely make sense. This was my first attempt. I'm not doing too many iterations at nine days 😆
Top and bottom pins would make more sense when the item isn’t axially symmetric, for example if the item was a crucifix where a rectangular cross section occurs.
Nice that you’re giving some TLC to the monuments. My little brother was almost hit when he was a toddler by a falling finial at a cemetery we were walking through with my mother. I wondered why you didn’t let the rebar extend past the base of your reproduction, since the original had that and it might help with securing the finial? I don’t know about how strong that mastic you used is? But great work-I always enjoy your project videos. (Btw, Ryobi’s own 18v inverter and USB C battery power supply and CHARGER unit has finally dropped! Mine arrives today.)
I could not make out which software you used to extract the profile and make the mold. I'm very interested in how you did that. Thanks for a very informative video..
Hi, I'm currently working on a book about point clouds and just happened to write about reverse engineering. Can I take two or three images from your video to explain reverse engineering to my readers? Of course, I will state the source of these images in my book (e.g., a link to the video). Thank you.
Kudos A Tip: Take a small amount of concrete and make very thin slurry. Pour that in and rotate the mold to coat the surface. Then add your mix.
On following castings, I've made the concrete more soupy when I pour it. It seems to have solved the bubble problem
I almost cried when the tape broke but nice solution saved the day. The finial looks beautiful as does the cemetery. Nice job Chris!!
Thanks for your innovative ideas.
Wow - what fantastic way to utilize 3D printing and help out your community. I really have enjoyed your videos. Keep it up!
Looks awesome! If you end up having to print more molds I would key the interface between the top and bottom and rotate the seam 90 degrees as well.
yup, I originally was going to glue the two halves together. I thought getting the four pins to align might be a problem. Having smaller pieces makes removing the mold a bit easier. top/bottom pins would definitely make sense. This was my first attempt. I'm not doing too many iterations at nine days 😆
@@SerendipitySue Completely understandable! Your solution to the tape problem was a great idea, will be stealing that. :)
Top and bottom pins would make more sense when the item isn’t axially symmetric, for example if the item was a crucifix where a rectangular cross section occurs.
Nice that you’re giving some TLC to the monuments. My little brother was almost hit when he was a toddler by a falling finial at a cemetery we were walking through with my mother. I wondered why you didn’t let the rebar extend past the base of your reproduction, since the original had that and it might help with securing the finial? I don’t know about how strong that mastic you used is? But great work-I always enjoy your project videos. (Btw, Ryobi’s own 18v inverter and USB C battery power supply and CHARGER unit has finally dropped! Mine arrives today.)
where did you find the new inverter? It is still showing "coming soon" on Ryobitools.com? www.ryobitools.com/products/details/46396035356
I could not make out which software you used to extract the profile and make the mold. I'm very interested in how you did that. Thanks for a very informative video..
I have an old copy of Geomagic Design-X
Hey Chris, how much did the finial weigh when you were finished?
18.6lbs
That's awesome I think leaving it pitted would've better matched the existing weathered monument and also save you a little time, just an opinion
Hi, I'm currently working on a book about point clouds and just happened to write about reverse engineering. Can I take two or three images from your video to explain reverse engineering to my readers? Of course, I will state the source of these images in my book (e.g., a link to the video). Thank you.