Running a dado

[flynnyman]

Got a dado rail to run with two large bullnosed reveals would you run it in situ with a small mould with a very small slipper or would you run it on a bench @mikeadams1985 cheers

 

[Gibbo]

Insitu would be easier

 

[flynnyman]

Yeh that's what I was thinkin nearly impossible to get the right curve of the bullnoses coz they will both be different cheers

 

[Arti]

get some pics up when ya doing it flynnymarra

 

[flynnyman]

Yeh might do I'm gonna price it see what happens she wants to match the rest in the hall which is timber, she had a price on skirting for a lot of money so gonna go in silly and see what happens

 

[Arti]

you are silly, silly

 

[flynnyman]

No she will be lol

 

[mikeadams1985]

Depends tbh mate. I always try for pre made rather than in situ. But could be easier to run in situ.

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[flynnyman]

The straights would be easy on a bench (if I had one) it's the two bullnoses which are the problem if you were sent a profile of the two bullnosed angles could you run them both on a bench? Or would You run them in situ also are you based in Liverpool?

 

[mikeadams1985]

if sent a profile i can run the straights and the bull noses on a bench. if given the measurements of the bullnose.
again tho, if its not a perfect curve then its a bit more difficult.

Im based in liverpool yes. If your not far and need a hand just let me know.

 

[flynnyman]

I am miles away but could visit the shithole lol so if I sent you a perfect profile of the two bullnoses you could work to them or maybe skim the bullnose to suit if it was out a bit?

 

[mikeadams1985]

Wow wow wow. Less of the shithole! Haha.
yeah they can be made to match it.

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[flynnyman]

Nice one I will give you a call

 

[FrankNewman275]

I agree with mike, it would be preferable to either run them on the bench , or run a reverse and cast them off site IMO


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[flynnyman]

Don't really see the point of running a reverse mould then cast on site what would be the advantage, cheers.

 

[FrankNewman275]

Hi flynnman, I did say cast off site (In workshop)
Casting would be quicker than running, but I suppose it depends on the quantity ,


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[flynnyman]

Hi flynnman, I did say cast off site (In workshop)
Casting would be quicker than running, but I suppose it depends on the quantity ,


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There are two bullnoses and about six metres

 

[FrankNewman275]

Yes with that quantities running in situ makes sense , once the background is good, best of luck


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[mikeadams1985]

I'd run it on a bench then take to site and fit. Quicker and easier on site.

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[xyzplasterer]

Thought they called it a dildo?

 

[beddy]

I'd run it on a bench then take to site and fit. Quicker and easier on site.

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Yes with that quantities running in situ makes sense , once the background is good, best of luck


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Fiiiiiight

 

[SPREADS]

Fiiiiiight

I'm with Frank on this


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[seanlar]

In situ perfect fit every time

 

[flynnyman]

Yeh I'm gonna price it with the intention of running it in situ it will be more enjoyable and satisfactory cheers for your advise xx

 

[mikeadams1985]

Pics Pics Pics!
good luck fella

 

[superspread]

Run it off site flynny man and shape the solid bullnoses to suit

 

[flynnyman]

Pics Pics Pics!
good luck fella

What do you use to slow down the setting in the casting plaster?

 

[raggles]

What do you use to slow down the setting in the casting plaster?

It's in a thread on here somewhere topstrop sells it on his online store if i remember right but can i hell remember the name of it.

 

[mikeadams1985]

Sodium citrate

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[FrankNewman275]

We have used bextarter also , available in most supemarkets . Works fine


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[superspread]

If your running insitu ,you want lime to stop the swelling

 

[flynnyman]

Sodium citrate

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Nice one can you buy it from the supermarket or do you make your own? Oh and how much do you put in? Chrers

 

[mikeadams1985]

Tri Sodium Citrate Plaster Retarder

Depends on how much you want to slow it down.

 

[seanlar]

Lime putty the old way

 

[FrankNewman275]

Lime putty the old way

Lime putty would take forever , I recommend 3-1 mix casting plaster and lime , with retarder as required , (depending on size of moulding and length of run)


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