From: "Russell Jocoy" 
To: bcjawsss24{at}verizon.net, ATM{at}shore.net
Reply-To: "Russell Jocoy" 


>From: "Arthur" 
>Reply-To: "Arthur" 
>To: "ATM{at}shore.net" 
>Subject: ATM tool problem
>Date: Wed, 20 Aug 2003 04:02:56 -0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)
>
>
>As I stated in my previous posts, when I made my tool I cut the channels
>between the tiles to deep. As a result, the tiles lifted off the hyrostone
>plate. Luckily the tiles were all freed and I was able to same them all. I
>learned from this, as well as one other error that I might mention. I cut
>the tiles to go right to the edge of the tool, which also mated up against
>the dam. This in turn did not allow the flow of the hyrdostone to the edge
>which left the tool edges open with a gap. So, I made another tool, this
>time I cut back on the tiles to correct the edge problem, and thinned the
>mixture just a bit but not too much. When the tool cured and I removed it
>from the glass form, I noticed that were the rubber connectors joined the
>tiles the mixture did not completely flow past then and in turn I now have
>several areas with pits. I made a small slurry of the hydrostone and poured
>this over the pits, which did not work and now I still have the pits. What
>do I do to correct this, they are deep enough that I fear the larger grits
>will find there way in and then out at the wrong time. I'm open to
>suggestions, this tool over all came out rather nicely aside from the
>little
>flaws that I need to fix.
>
>Arthur
>
>

("atm{at}shore.net")

  Arthur,   I am suprised that the hydrostone filler did not stick to
itself. Try digging out the holes
a little with a sharp knife and cleaning the voids with solvent or alcohol
and try again.
If this is not sucessful buy some 15 minute epoxy and do the same , make
sure the holes are clean
and dry (use a hair dryer ) fill them up and scrape off the excess before
it cures all the way.
    Even if you have some larger voids , fear not. Remember that you will
need to scrub that tool
between grits with a new tooth brush for each grit. (at least thats the way
I do it) You can buy a
five pack of cheap tooth brushes at the dollar store...       Russ Jocoy
("atm{at}shore.net")

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