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Charlie don't surf wrote:

losiXXXman wrote:and electronegativity goes in the opposite direction, right? Now just simplify the triple point for metallurgy and we'll be goo

Off topic, but anyone know what can be used as a substrate for laying up some fiberglass or CF cloth w/ epoxy resin? (without the epoxy permanently connecting the peice to the mold?

Linoleum counter top material works well-

Linoleum - seriously? Did you mean formica? If that's the ticket, I got some left over from the kitchen remodel sitting in the garage currently. Thanks guys!

Could you use a piece of plexiglass (assuming the piece you want to make will be flat)? I believe a coating of wax would prevent the sticking problem.


When I was stationed on the Nimitz, the general rule with airplane fires was simply to jettison the thing into the ocean if it ever caught on fire. This due to their high concentration of parts manufactured out of magnesium. If let to burn on the flight deck, it would melt a hole through the decks with the high burning temps. A little useless info for ya....

the Nimitz wow! what was your role there brandon if i can ask? they stopped making magnesium wheel's (mags) very early due to the them being very flammable, they started to become fragile after a short time.

i clear coated a composite craft lynx 2 front axle made from magnesium and it has held up very well. also painted a yz10 motor mount a matching silver/grey and looks perfect still.

I was a Nuclear Machinist Mate working in the primary side of the #1 plant.

Primary meaning everything for the support of the reactor. Secondary meaning main engines and distilling units.