09-11-2017, 11:28 AM
Thanks, I've been printing almost non stop since I got it fixed (most recently, wheels that don't wobble for Artie's drive)
I've got both lens retainers printed now, my lens positive master is sanded and waxed, and I got some supplies to attempt a basic mold and resin cast.
I'm tempering my expectations. My research has led me to believe that to get a proper clear lens I would need both a vacuum chamber (to degas the silicone) and possibly a pressure chamber (to pressurize the resin). Probably better silicone, too (I'm using the cheapo method of 100% silicone caulk).
I've got both lens retainers printed now, my lens positive master is sanded and waxed, and I got some supplies to attempt a basic mold and resin cast.
I'm tempering my expectations. My research has led me to believe that to get a proper clear lens I would need both a vacuum chamber (to degas the silicone) and possibly a pressure chamber (to pressurize the resin). Probably better silicone, too (I'm using the cheapo method of 100% silicone caulk).