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Subject: Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: CuCl Tank and silicone

From: lists <Stuartlists@...>
Date: 2010-04-27

In article
<s2tafa365fa1004261013q461ecd83z57e7b0de64ee4486@...>,
Stefan Trethan <stefan_trethan@...> wrote:
> Regarding fiberglass, how about this crazy idea:

<SNIP for brevity>

> Crazy, but might just work. I'm sure there are more practical options
> like making a collapsing mold or something.

I think a well polished wooden former, posibly with some sort of mould
release agent will work just as well. Just needs a taper so it will slip
off easily.

> Does epoxy resin even hold up long term?

The repair I made to my tank has given me no problems and that was just
the ordinary stuff you buy in car accessory shops, "Davids" IIRC. Horrible
stuff to work with though, the mat just seems to want to fall apart when
you are trying to use it.

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Stuart
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