[Jewelry making - Article 00977] - Re: [Orchid] Vacuum casting seal problem

[Todd Hawkinson]

========[ Invite a Friend - http://www.ganoksin.com/invite.htm  ]========

Dear George,

    I would bet if you were using a new flask you would have no
    problems. As flasks wear you need to resurface the bottom on the
    flask that contacts the pad. This can be done with a larger disc
    sander or anything that will flatten the end. Here's another tip that
    will guarantee success. Before you place the flasks in the oven, try
    them cold. If they vacuum cold they will vacuum hot. I've done this
    for thirty four years with continued success. 

Best Regards,
Todd Hawkinson 

____________________________________________________________________
T h e   O r c h i d   L i s t
Open Electronic Forum for Jewelry Manufacturing Methods and Procedures
____________________________________________________________________
Orchid FAQ:
~ http://www.ganoksin.com/orchid/faq.htm
Orchid Archives:
~ http://www.ganoksin.com/orchid/archive
Orchid Galleries:
~ http://www.ganoksin.com/orchid/gallery.htm
Invite a Friend:
~ http://www.ganoksin.com/invite.htm
____________________________________________________________________
Tips From The Jeweler's Bench - Article Archive
~ http://www.ganoksin.com/borisat/tip_sear.htm
The Jeweler's Selected Bibliography List
~ http://www.ganoksin.com/jewelry-books
Buy Orchid Jewelry:
~ http://www.ganoksin.com/shop
____________________________________________________________________
-Unsubscribe:
-Email: orchid-request AT ganoksin.com Body=unsubscribe subject=blank
____________________________________________________________________