I worked a lot with two-part epoxy resin, both for tabletop gaming and jewelry making, and I love your approach to this. I cannot emphasize enough that the resin for this needs to be a non-toxic variety meant for things like countertops and such. There are lots of resins out there, and many of them will leech toxins into liquids over time. Also avoid any polyester resins as those with absolute do a number on your lungs just working with them, even if you're outside.
I'm in a green house re-build right now when I start my re-start on setting up I will definitely be adding your system to the systems I already have working for me, you rock Mike all your ideas are much more attainable than the normal hydroponic systems, hydroponic is not cheap but it can be if your thinking out of the box and not wanting a plug and play system. We old hippies always freely share skill and knowledge so all can prosper, I admire you and your sharing in spirit of the old hippies. Great video and great information. Thanks
Thank you, I really appreciate that. We all need to eat and pay bills but I think it is worth it if I can help some people along the way. That's priceless. Have an awesome weekend.
Wow. I watched your vids a couple months back, and you are still progressing. Impressive. And I appreciate how you share even your newest ideas right down to how to do it ourselves. Thanks a lot
Very Cool...I would suggest cosidering using an old window pane glass or an old mirror...the surface is smooth and non porous when cleand...I used a glass pane and mirror when making artistic Acrylic and Vynal paint peels for my DIY art projects...I absolutely love you impregnating the molds with decorative items like the gears you used and the thermometer...A Very Nice and Unique Touch....Thanks Mike.
My mom played the house of raising sun on her accordion. I miss her…. She could rock an organ as well and sing…. Really getting into learning your system, my second attempt. I have to get the "jist and skill" thanks for teaching
I was curious of how you made these end caps, and it just so happens to like up with one of my other hobbies. If you added baking powder/baking soda, one wouldn't have to add nearly as much mica powder to block light ☺️.
I make resin jewelry for a hobby. If you take kitchen wax paper and lay it down the resin won't stick to it and it leaves a clean look when removed. Hope that helps💜
wouldn't light sanding on the inside of the downspout end help the resin set better and stronger? Works well when I'm doing epoxy work on my sailboats. Smooth surfaces have difficulty holding adhesives and resins unless the resin is reactive to the surface or I sand with find grit first. Curious about your experience in making these. Thanks.
Make a mold of the end cap that your friend has been making. But extend the bottom part by about 4", that way you can stack them on top of each other using resin
I think what you’re doing for the end caps are very nice but I think it’s more complicated than it needs to be. I will try using a router to make the original PVC cap fit snugly together and see if that works better.
Great Work Mike, it's amazing how you come up with so many different ways to make things. 🤗 I use Isopropyl alcohol spray on Resin Bubbles & Homemade Soap surface Bubbles, stinks but disappears. Lol.. TFS KOG, & take care too everyone. ❤🙂🐶
Howdy Mike! Fascinating video and such interesting ideas. Thank you for sharing. I may have missed a detail. Did you say we would need silicon to glue the finished resin caps into the ends? Do we need to follow up with a line of silicon even when pouring directly into the downspout as well? Or do those stay in on their own with no further attachment fixative? I appreciate your sharing, as well as selling. I bought some of your first end cap covers, but never got around to using them yet. That just goes to show that even the easiest methods may compete with daily life and time constraints. Sometime its best to let someone else do it. And now you have another amazing technique. I can't help but laugh and enjoy the learning process and all the brilliant outcomes! Cheers!
Lol, I know you will get around to it! Have fun, that's important. The end caps will stick when you first pour directly into the downspout. For how long they will last, I don't know. The first ones I did are still holding up with no extra silicone. They have been through 2 crops.
I got so excited and ordered a bunch of materials to start building these, but I literally cannot find a 3"x4" vinyl downspout. The closet one is 2 states away and Home Depot won't ship it. Lowes doesn't carry it either. Help! Has anyone found the vinyl downspout in Utah?
Mike, are you still selling the molds? I am trying to get this going as my son has a biology experiment with hydroponics and I can’t even get lettuce to sprout. Please let me know. Thanks.
I made it. House of the Rising Sun is public domain. I found a midi and added the instruments. Just a quickie I did one night, going to refine it more when I get time.
Is a 2 inch by 3 inch downspout big enough to work. It’s all I can find locally. I am concerned there wont be enough space for fluid plus air gap and a bit of pool noodle. Could I do it on its side, 3 inches high and only 2 inches across? I really want to give this a try.
I started with the 2x3. The only problems are they are thinner and allow algae growth, you have to fill them more often and they can tip as your plants get bigger.
Why bother with end cap moulds? Just stand cut downspout on end and pour directly into downspout. After curing, flip and pour through side holes for other end cap.
Parafilm paper will probably work well to seal ends for pouring resin without leaving a texture or sticking - not sure of cost vs mentioned release tape.
@@KeepOnGrowin I was referring to the resin caps...resin is not food safe...unless there is a different brand that sells it with the label for food safe...I will love to know that information. thanks Mike
@@ceselifred4241 query: the way he uses the wood board with the tape on it to pour directly into the downspout,... are you suggesting to put the tape instead across the opening of the cut end of the downspout, and pouring directly in? Would that remove the need for the poster tack to hold it in?
@@Metqa yes, but use masking tape instead of clear. I suggested using the clear tape on the inside of the downspout so the resin doesn't stick to the inside & you wouldn't have to cut the downspout.
