Hey fellas
I dont have access to a metal lathe but have used a wood lathe for years. Im workong on machining a V2 and a shared stunt out of wood and would love to cast them in aluminum but do not have the tools or skill to do so. So i have decided to make a silicone mold of my masters but have no idea what material to use. I am looking for a real STRONG casting material that will withstand dueling, being thrown around ,ect. Im worried about certain parts such as the neck and emitter lip. Every resin Obi saber i have had the emitter lip is always the first part to chip and break. What material would you reccomend that i use that can make a DURABLE strong saber ? I thought maybe a semi flexible urthane so thin parts like the emitter lip wont chip. But i have no knowledge of these materials and i need real strong stuff.
What do you guys think i should use?
Thanks
I dont have access to a metal lathe but have used a wood lathe for years. Im workong on machining a V2 and a shared stunt out of wood and would love to cast them in aluminum but do not have the tools or skill to do so. So i have decided to make a silicone mold of my masters but have no idea what material to use. I am looking for a real STRONG casting material that will withstand dueling, being thrown around ,ect. Im worried about certain parts such as the neck and emitter lip. Every resin Obi saber i have had the emitter lip is always the first part to chip and break. What material would you reccomend that i use that can make a DURABLE strong saber ? I thought maybe a semi flexible urthane so thin parts like the emitter lip wont chip. But i have no knowledge of these materials and i need real strong stuff.
What do you guys think i should use?
Thanks