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Author Topic: Bizarre projector mount Louis Bornwasser Film God Posts: 4441 From: prospect ky usa Registered: Mar 2005 posted 01-18-2006 08:18 AM                        Ours is an "approved" system, complete with centrifuge. The old flakes and dust are emptied into "cans" So far, we have not accumulated enough to have to dispose of them. We purchased a complete, approved system from the manufacturer in Cincinnati. Big bucks. Louis  |  IP: Logged Marc Hansen Film Handler Posts: 93 From: Seattle, WA, USA Registered: Dec 2000 posted 01-18-2006 10:38 AM                     quote: Louis Bornwasser So far, we have not accumulated enough to have to dispose of them. Louis, You need to check into that, there is also a time limit on accumulation. Out here in Washington it is 180 days. Marc  |  IP: Logged Mark Gulbrandsen Resident Trollmaster Posts: 16657 From: Music City Registered: Jun 99 posted 01-18-2006 07:10 PM                     Louis, Really..... the best thing to do is keep it all secret!! Even disposing of the flakes in a proper method might lead the EPA to come looking for the source due to paper work you'd have to fill out and sign. Thats not a thing you want to have happen... ever! BTW: Its approved by who? The manufacturer,Tha painters union, NASA, Pratt and Lambert? Lead can be a very mysterious element to contain. I can just about guarantee you its present in your place of buisness in trace quantities!! Careful as one can be and as good as equipment is the danger of contamination and trace particles will always be there. Mark  |  IP: Logged Will Kutler Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1506 From: Tucson, AZ, USA Registered: Feb 2001 posted 01-18-2006 07:41 PM                     OK Here is some info about powder coating. Phil thinks that powder coating is more expensive than conventional paint. Answer: yes and no. If you have your equipment powder coated something like a conventional black or industrial grey, there might be the possibility that the powder coater can gang your job with other similar jobs thereby drastically reducing your cost. Different powder coaters might also have different takes regarding castings. I have known some powder coaters that prefer not to coat older cast iron pieces, as lubricants and impurities can solution out thereby compromising the ability of the coating to adhere. These shops might recommend an epoxy type coating. Also remember that powder coated parts are baked in an oven. You should be familiar with the type of part you are coating, so as not to upset dimensional tolorances or change metallurgical properties. Powder coatings might also have different heat range applications. On one occasion I had a new water pump powder coated Ford Engine Blue on a Ford "289" restoration project. The powder coating shop failed to tell me that the coating was for low temp applications only, and as soon as the engine heated up, the coating blistered off! The shop did apologize and righted the wrong, but it was still an inconvient pain in the ass having to disassemble the engine for a second time! Powder coatings can also come in a variety of finishes, including wrinkle as used on Simplex and Century projectors. You should also be aware of what chemicals you regurally use to clean a powder coated surface: the incorrect type cleaner might stain a coated surface. One powder coater also told me that like white paint, white powder coating will yellow over time when exposed to oils and heat on a regular basis. Quality of powder coating can also vary from shop to shop. Like paint, if carelessly applied runs, dust, orange-peel, etc can occur. Finally, anyone that utilizes Earl "BONDO" Scham should be "SHOT AT DAWN"!  |  IP: Logged Mark Lensenmayer Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1605 From: Upper Arlington, OH Registered: Sep 1999 posted 01-18-2006 08:10 PM                     I believe the paint shops proper name is Earl Scheib  |  IP: Logged Will Kutler Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1506 From: Tucson, AZ, USA Registered: Feb 2001 posted 01-18-2006 08:16 PM                     No Mark... Its Earl Scam: home of the $99.00 Bondo, orange peel, runs and overspray special! K  |  IP: Logged Mark Gulbrandsen Resident Trollmaster Posts: 16657 From: Music City Registered: Jun 99 posted 01-18-2006 09:12 PM                     I agree Will, I coulda had that painted by our Painter for about half that including sand blasting the old paint away and applyimg a filler type primer before the paint itself. Mark  |  IP: Logged Tim Hull Film Handler Posts: 11 From: Chatsworth, California, USA Registered: Dec 2004 posted 01-19-2006 10:06 PM                        Will - thanks for the info. It will really help when I go to the powder coating shop next week. I am a bit nervous about the baking process. I will post some pics of the bases when they are finished. Tim  |  IP: Logged

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