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High-density Urathane for carving?
Has anyone carved this stuff? I ran across a sign-maker on the web who
uses it extensively for hand-carved outdoor signs. See: http://www.danthoniadesigns.com/dd/u...ource=LeftMenu It looks like it would be cheaper and more stable than wood outdoors and they're working it with hand tools. --RC |
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I will post all that I learn over the next week or two as I get the stuff
and try it out, it looks interesting although I haven't talked money with them. I checked out your site . . . cool toys! And thanks for the input. Patrick www.woodbythebundle.com "Andrew Werby" wrote in message ... "Rick Cook" wrote in message ink.net... Has anyone carved this stuff? I ran across a sign-maker on the web who uses it extensively for hand-carved outdoor signs. See: http://www.danthoniadesigns.com/dd/u...?source=LeftMe nu It looks like it would be cheaper and more stable than wood outdoors and they're working it with hand tools. --RC [There are quite a few varieties of high-density urethane; some are quite expensive, like Renshape from Ciba. They do carve easily, but I'm not sure about long-term exposure outdoors. If you know of a source that's cheaper than the common softwood species, please post it here. This material is favored for CNC carving, since it's grainless and cuts cleanly; I could use some myself...] Andrew Werby www.computersculpture.com |
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"Rick Cook" wrote in message ink.net... Has anyone carved this stuff? I ran across a sign-maker on the web who uses it extensively for hand-carved outdoor signs. See: http://www.danthoniadesigns.com/dd/u...?source=LeftMe nu It looks like it would be cheaper and more stable than wood outdoors and they're working it with hand tools. --RC [There are quite a few varieties of high-density urethane; some are quite expensive, like Renshape from Ciba. They do carve easily, but I'm not sure about long-term exposure outdoors. If you know of a source that's cheaper than the common softwood species, please post it here. This material is favored for CNC carving, since it's grainless and cuts cleanly; I could use some myself...] Andrew Werby www.computersculpture.com |
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Andrew Werby wrote:
"Rick Cook" wrote in message ink.net... Has anyone carved this stuff? I ran across a sign-maker on the web who uses it extensively for hand-carved outdoor signs. See: http://www.danthoniadesigns.com/dd/u...?source=LeftMe nu It looks like it would be cheaper and more stable than wood outdoors and they're working it with hand tools. --RC [There are quite a few varieties of high-density urethane; some are quite expensive, like Renshape from Ciba. They do carve easily, but I'm not sure about long-term exposure outdoors. If you know of a source that's cheaper than the common softwood species, please post it here. This material is favored for CNC carving, since it's grainless and cuts cleanly; I could use some myself...] Andrew Werby www.computersculpture.com When I said cheaper than wood, I meant hardwood. I don't normally carve softwoods, even for signs. Since I live in a tree-deprived area I pay about $5 a bf for carving stock. How much is the stuff you're familiar with? --RC --RC |
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Ren board is about $10 a board foot, and comes 2 to 4 inches thick and 16
or 20" wide by 5 feet long. We use it every day at work. Ren 450 is about 45 lbs per sq. ft. I carved all the gingerbread around my victorian home, and after 10 years I saw no paint coming off. I used the small cutoffs that we throw out because it" just too exspensive. but the lighter stuf is proporthionally cheaper. They make 20# and 12#, but the 12# is just too soft and porous. Dan Rick Cook wrote in message .net... Andrew Werby wrote: "Rick Cook" wrote in message ink.net... Has anyone carved this stuff? I ran across a sign-maker on the web who uses it extensively for hand-carved outdoor signs. See: http://www.danthoniadesigns.com/dd/u...?source=LeftMe nu It looks like it would be cheaper and more stable than wood outdoors and they're working it with hand tools. --RC [There are quite a few varieties of high-density urethane; some are quite expensive, like Renshape from Ciba. They do carve easily, but I'm not sure about long-term exposure outdoors. If you know of a source that's cheaper than the common softwood species, please post it here. This material is favored for CNC carving, since it's grainless and cuts cleanly; I could use some myself...] Andrew Werby www.computersculpture.com When I said cheaper than wood, I meant hardwood. I don't normally carve softwoods, even for signs. Since I live in a tree-deprived area I pay about $5 a bf for carving stock. How much is the stuff you're familiar with? --RC --RC |
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Dan C. wrote:
Ren board is about $10 a board foot, and comes 2 to 4 inches thick and 16 or 20" wide by 5 feet long. We use it every day at work. Ren 450 is about 45 lbs per sq. ft. I carved all the gingerbread around my victorian home, and after 10 years I saw no paint coming off. I used the small cutoffs that we throw out because it" just too exspensive. but the lighter stuf is proporthionally cheaper. They make 20# and 12#, but the 12# is just too soft and porous. Dan Thanks Dan. That sounds like it would be the way to go for some stuff. You say it's called "Ren board" in the trade? --RC |
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Try Last-A-Foam, from General Plastics
(http://www.generalplastics.com/produ...il.php?pid=19&). It's relatively inexpensive, comes in various sizes and densities, and can be laminated together to form larger blocks. Gary "Rick Cook" wrote in message ink.net... Has anyone carved this stuff? I ran across a sign-maker on the web who uses it extensively for hand-carved outdoor signs. See: http://www.danthoniadesigns.com/dd/u...ource=LeftMenu It looks like it would be cheaper and more stable than wood outdoors and they're working it with hand tools. --RC |
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Interesting stuff from General Plastics, I came across the same question a
while back. I ordered some of various densities to do some experimenting with. The lighter of the stuff was a little too porous for me, but might be fine for others. The middle range was just sweet! Carved like firm Basswood and was stiff enough to carve a chain out of it (1/2 - 3/4" square). It can be made to be 12" thick in 4x8 sheets, plus you can laminate it to be thicker. I will be bringing it in for my own company in the future for resale to schools/carvers who need larger stock that will not warp or be effected by temperatures or climate conditions. Sign makers use this stuff btw. One mans opinion . . . interesting stuff and I like it. The heavier grade stuff is really dense and holds the most minute detail. Patrick "GaryR52" wrote in message newsaeFe.6170$Zt.5299@okepread05... Try Last-A-Foam, from General Plastics (http://www.generalplastics.com/produ...il.php?pid=19&). It's relatively inexpensive, comes in various sizes and densities, and can be laminated together to form larger blocks. Gary "Rick Cook" wrote in message ink.net... Has anyone carved this stuff? I ran across a sign-maker on the web who uses it extensively for hand-carved outdoor signs. See: http://www.danthoniadesigns.com/dd/u...ource=LeftMenu It looks like it would be cheaper and more stable than wood outdoors and they're working it with hand tools. --RC |
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I haven't tried it yet, myself, but plan on doing so. Alternatively, another
sculptor I know uses pourable polyuerthane kits to make his own foam, which he casts in a trash bag. It gives him a fairly good sized blob of foam to carve, which lends itself well to the curvilinear forms he does. I'm thinking that might be the better alternative for me, as it's far cheaper than buying factory cast/extruded blocks. Gary "Patrick" wrote in message ... Interesting stuff from General Plastics, I came across the same question a while back. I ordered some of various densities to do some experimenting with. The lighter of the stuff was a little too porous for me, but might be fine for others. The middle range was just sweet! Carved like firm Basswood and was stiff enough to carve a chain out of it (1/2 - 3/4" square). It can be made to be 12" thick in 4x8 sheets, plus you can laminate it to be thicker. I will be bringing it in for my own company in the future for resale to schools/carvers who need larger stock that will not warp or be effected by temperatures or climate conditions. Sign makers use this stuff btw. One mans opinion . . . interesting stuff and I like it. The heavier grade stuff is really dense and holds the most minute detail. Patrick "GaryR52" wrote in message newsaeFe.6170$Zt.5299@okepread05... Try Last-A-Foam, from General Plastics (http://www.generalplastics.com/produ...il.php?pid=19&). It's relatively inexpensive, comes in various sizes and densities, and can be laminated together to form larger blocks. Gary "Rick Cook" wrote in message ink.net... Has anyone carved this stuff? I ran across a sign-maker on the web who uses it extensively for hand-carved outdoor signs. See: http://www.danthoniadesigns.com/dd/u...ource=LeftMenu It looks like it would be cheaper and more stable than wood outdoors and they're working it with hand tools. --RC |
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