TOPIC: Mold for step pad insert

Mold for step pad insert 10 years 5 months ago #93297

thetudor Topic Author Offline Platinum Boarder Posts: 1204 Karma: 33 Thank you received: 2	I want to make a mold of a step pad insert in order to reproduce them. Any idea of what to make the mold out of and what material to use to make the insert. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Mold for step pad insert 10 years 5 months ago #93298

Flying Fish Offline Senior Boarder Posts: 187 Karma: 52 Thank you received: 12	Take a look at this website. I am ordering the 60A (FL60) to do my step pads. www.alumilite.com/ProdDetail.cfm?Category=Casting%20Resins&Name=Flex%2060 Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Mold for step pad insert 10 years 5 months ago #93510

thetudor Topic Author Offline Platinum Boarder Posts: 1204 Karma: 33 Thank you received: 2	This looks like the right stuff. How are you making the molds? Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Mold for step pad insert 10 years 5 months ago #93513

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I will make a plywood box just slightly larger and deeper than the step pad. I will use their silicon mold mold material "Amazing Mold Rubber". I have one original step pad that I borrowed from a friend and will use it as the pattern for the mold. After the mold is done I will use the Flex 60 to cast the four step pads.
I figured the materials to do four 9.5 X 3 X .375 in. step pads is $96. After that I can mold more for about $10 each.
These are Herters step pads for a Flying Fish.