I have found that if I make the molds bigger at the top, then the dried product is much more rectangular.
How much? Depends on your shrinkage - have to experiment with a couple, but worth the time.
TASHA
On 6/27/2012 08:12A, Daniel Ford wrote:
<*>[Attachment(s) from Daniel Ford included below] Dear Papercrete Group: I'm working on a project that requires a consistent 6" h x 12" w x 52" l block. I've assembled the molds and have filled the first one to the top and will backfill the shrinkage in a day or two. (see attached photos) My question is whether or not this is the best way to pour a 6" block or should I fill it half way on the first pour? I need to make 50 of these and the sooner the blocks dry the sooner I can complete the project. For background, my mix is 1# paper, 1# portland, 1# sand, .05 # Borax. I live near Cincinnati OH and our summers are hot and humid. Thanks Dan <*>Attachment(s) from Daniel Ford: <*> 1 of 1 Photo(s) http://groups.yahoo.com/group/papercreters/attachments/folder/1603531749/item/list <*> IMG_1476.jpeg <*> 1 of 1 File(s) http://groups.yahoo.com/group/papercreters/attachments/folder/1603531749/item/list <*> IMG_1465.jpeg ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/papercreters/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/papercreters/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: papercreters-digest@yahoogroups.com papercreters-fullfeatured@yahoogroups.com <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: papercreters-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
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