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Pattern letters and numbers
Hi all
Can someone recommend a supplier for pattern numbers I need some 3/8" high, I have googled it I can find other sizes but not that size Thanks Chris |
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Try this company I found on line. Paul
Artisan Foundry Shop Artisan Foundry 7 Baileys Lane Hale Village Liverpool L24 5RG P: 0151 425 2376 E: info@artisanfoundry.co.uk |
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I have used plastic letters intended for model railway signs. Try Ebay item 302953062991 for example. Stick them on with 5 minute epoxy. Not an ideal solution, but it works for pattern identification numbers.
Martin |
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For the most recent pattern I needed I used Plastic ones which are about 3/8 but other sizes are available. They were from, Slaters Plastikard Ltd http://www.slatersplastikard.com I tried to upload a picture of them but image upload doesn't seem to be working for me at the moment. This was the finished result. They are more than suitable for a small run of castings and cost very little. |
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Was just looking on there web site, can not see 10mm sized number do you no what part number you order? Thanks Chris |
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Cool thanks |
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I agree with using Slatters letters. I glued them on with JB weld, and tooled the surface while still soft (you probably have 15-20 minutes working time with JB weld) to remove any excess adhesive. Ultimately they are plastic so won't last forever in a foundry environment, but yes they are very much cheaper.
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Hi
Thanks for the great advice, I did look at the web site for Artisan Foundry Shop but could only see bigger numbers, love the idea of the plastic numbers for model railway, think I will go that way as only plan on taking one cast off it Thanks Chris |
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