BARGAIN! Resin Pressure Pot Conversion: Vevor Paint Pot Hack
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- čas přidán 24. 05. 2024
- In this video, I’ll show you how to convert a Vevor paint pressure pot into an efficient and budget-friendly resin pressure pot. This simple and cost-effective method will help you achieve perfect, bubble-free resin castings. Follow along as I guide you through each step of the process, from gathering materials to making the final adjustments. Whether you're new to resin casting or looking for a more affordable setup, this tutorial has you covered. Don't miss out on this easy hack that will enhance your crafting projects!
Thanks for watching and feel free to leave comments in the chat below.
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There's a clear winner here, Mike and it's YOU!!
Looking forward to seeing what you do first with this new toy!!
Thanks Phil, I have an idea, just need to figure out how to do it lol
Another advantage of the pressure pot is that it will push resin into punky areas of the wood to toughen it up.
Exactly, can't wait to use it properly 😃
You had me LOLing within 15 seconds!
😃 I try 😂
Congratulations Mike on your new addition to your shop.🎉 A pressure pot is going to make a huge difference. You will still get some bubbles occasionally with your castings, depending on what types of wood. But definitely a lot less!
Thanks Mary, can't wait to see the difference it makes 😃
I’ve also seen turners using both a pressure pot as well as a vacuum chamber. Especially for soft woods, alternating between pulling a vacuum (to pull air out of the wood), and releasing the pressure (to allow the epoxy to flow down into the wood into what was air spaces) really helps solidify the wood before it goes into the pressure pot. One idea is to use somewhat transparent blue epoxy in and around some pieces of wood to create the look of an underwater cave. With your creativity, I know you will create amazing wood and resin pieces of art!!!
I have seen that done and will at some point try to get a vacuum chamber 😊
@@MikeHolton Well, you basically already have a vacuum chamber... You just need to pull air out instead of squeezing air in. Maybe add a pressure gauge that can measure vacuum too - maybe you could mount that on the hole in the center that you took the mixer axel out of?
@@Mx-Alba Thanks Alba, this is a good idea but you need to be able to keep an eye on the bubbles as it can easily overflow the canister or whatever the resin is in so I may make a clear lid for it with a seal 😃
@@MikeHolton ah, I hadn't thought of that. Makes sense!
@Mx-Alba Not a problem
This looks like, not just an easy solution, but a much safer solution than someone trying to build one from scratch or out of other canisters that may not be graded to handle pressure. Pressure pots, like pressure cookers, can explode if not used and maintained properly.
I could not agree more, it has the potential to become a bomb if not done right
Right, so... the new computer I bought for Christmas last week got me up to Christmas 2036... the pressure pot I have to buy because you told me to will get me to Christmas 2037. My wife is bound to catch on soon.
Best Wishes, Brendan.
Haha it works the same way here 😂
I was just as impressed with the alexa integration LOL
Literally just about to start looking at pressure pots today. This helped a lot. Thank you.
Thanks and you're welcome 😃
Great value for the cost of a nut, bolt and four washers. Look forward to seeing it in action again.
Coming soon! 😀
6:00 It's called a collar. If you want crystal clear resin, use a vacuum chamber first. It will do the opposite, but the expanded bubbles will rise to the surface and be expelled, then, before the resin starts to harden, place the object in the pressure pot as you just did. You'll need to use very slow hardener to have enough time for both processes. End result is resin that looks like glass crystal.
I'd love to send a sticker from my shop to yours.
Thanks Dave, I'm now saving for a vacuum pump 😃. Send me an email and we can swap addresses for stickers (mike@mikeholton.net)
Ooh I love those lights
Thanks Pavlos😃
Been using my pot for about 2 years great product,enjoy mike🎉❤
Good to hear, can't wait to use mine in anger 😃
Have to say it's a little stroke of genius 😮 well done that man. Keep them coming, my workshop is starting to mirror yours😊
Haha I hope yours is cleaner lol. By the way, keep your wallet locked up for the tool I show next Tuesday, amazing piece of kit but it's £1500!!! 😃
Very nice indeed. I'm looking forward to seeing some clear/translucent resin projects showing burl edges!
Haha I promise 😃
Beautifully done, Mike.
Looking forward to your next resin project …
You and me both Dave 😃
I have a converted 3 gallon paint pot from the Chinese tool store that I converted, but it's no where near the obvious quality of this one. I see an upgrade in my future! Thanks for doing the review!
No problem Steve, glad it was useful 😃
Can't wait to see future resin projects. Enjoy your new tool!
You and me both! Thanks Charmaine 😃
That's absolutely brilliant Mike . I have been looking around for an affordable one, didn't know if i wanted a pressure pot or a vacuum chamber , but that is so simple and affordable. Looking forward to buying one now, many thanks for that
Thanks Steve, if you do please us my link... it really helps the channel lol 😃
This video is a nice change of pace. Thank you.
For more rigor, you should have tried to equalize the resin pours. As it is, one globe was filled from the top of the cup, and the second was filled from the bottom. Pressure differences due to depth in the cup may have affected bubble quantity and/or size.
To avoid this potential problem, either just pour from two equally-made cups, or make a "trough" with holes in either end to pour resin into the molds, and pour the entire cup at the center of the trough, so that the resin flows both ways. The key is to eliminate any potential differences in bubble size/quantity.
Great suggestion! Thanks so much for pointing this out! 😃
Welcome to the world of pressure pot Mike😊
Thanks Andy 😃
Nice work Mike. Good comparison. Now you have a hand crank and a propeller for a kayak.
Exactly Loran, just trying to fin a project where I can use them 😃
Hi Mike, great info re conversion. I have seen other conversions but I think this is the simplest. Great to see the difference between pressured and no pressure. Thanks for the video looking forward to the next one.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Thanks Roy, this is about as simple as it can get, which is why I thought I could do it lol 😃
Nice upgrade to make it affordable!
Thanks Kathryn 😃
Great video but a warning for your viewers. I purchased this Vevor device for conversion. I tested before conversion and of the four ways you can put the lid on, three leaked at the gasket. Vevor are a nightmare to deal with if you have a fault. Long story short, they eventually sent me a second one which was an open box and worse than the first. It took a letter crafted by Citizens advice to get my money back two months later. They didn't want the devices back and left me to dispose, so when I have time, I have to see if I can make one combination work reliably.
I agree its a good cheap device, well designed and when it seals it seems to hold I've also had other reasonable stuff from Vevor just advice to others to go in with their eyes open. At least you've confirmed my conversion process will work!
Thanks for the heads up!
That’s really interesting Mike. I like the bubbles but see the benefits for both and it’s nice to have the option 😁
I think so too! 😃
The square and level guy replaced the steel liner pot either a 10 litre plastic pale for easy cleaning after those little opses, keep up the great video's
Thanks, Scott is good at this and I will be having a chat to him about it.
Great addition, I bet a not too expensive AC system vac could give you a vacuum pot as well!
Nice idea, thanks 👍
Awesome! It's about time you get a pressure pot! I can't wait to see the resin projects. I hope you start doing more of them 🤙
Thanks, I will be doing 2/3 a month but I need to keep a balance with my other turnings 😃
Always good when a cheaper solution actually works! Enjoy your new toy!
It really is, thanks Alicia 😊
That was a very interesting conversation, I'm really glad it went well, and I'm looking forward to seeing what wonderful things you're going to be able to do now.
Thanks Mark, me too 😃
Yes a vacuum chamber is very good for resin especially deep pouring
That is next on my list to purchase 😃
I have the 10L one, really like it. It fits just nicely by dust extractor.
haha cool 😃
Who doesn't love a new tool to learn how to use. I am trusting you wont go all the way over to the dark side of resin casting, and will still feature the unique aspects of the wood in your projects. Time to have some fun!
Thanks Penny, don't worry, I will still keep doing lots of everything 😂
Solid test. Can you do resin projects without pressure pots or vacuum chamber? Yes. Will you get better results with less bubble filling and improved clarity if you do use one? Yes.
Exactly, all my previous projects have been done without one so it will be a good test to see how things improve
Very interesting! I'm really excited for you to have a pressure pot. Can't wait to see what you do with it.
Me too! Thanks 👍
Nice addition to your shop.
I think so too! 😀
Great bit of kit Mike for someone who turns Resin I think its a must, looking forward to some great projects,
Happy and safe turning,
kind regards from will.
Thanks so much Will. 😁
as Barb says, blue tinted epoxy is good, hyper shift micro powders are on another level, depends on what you do and of course your imagination is great, so we are sure to see some treats
Indeed, I have a few hyper shift I'm dying to try out 😃
Exciting! Can't wait to see more resin projects now :-)
You and me both! 😂
Nicely informative. Well done. Love the look of the pressurised globe. A cheap vacuum pump would supplement this pot nicely.
I was thinking that 🤔
I set mine to 4 bar pressure for even better results
Also look for a vacuum tank lid the same size as your new pressure chamber and you can use it as both a vacuum chamber and a pressure pot
Thanks for the tip Roxann I'll give it a go 😃
Have fun with the new tool! I´m looking forward to see what you do with it!
Thanks Judith, me too 😃
Now buy a cheap vacuum chamber and do that first before pressurizing and the difference is amazing. Even the first pot will look good if just vacuumed only! Good luck in your future projects!
Thanks Garry 😁
Oh hooray! I am so glad you got this especially at such a good price. I believe you can make a vacuum chamber by poly binding plexiglass into a square then silicone caulk over the edges to ensure the seal. You do have to add valves and a vacuum dial. Well and handles.
Despite a larger one needing more air pumped out bigger is better especially if you are degassing a lot of resin. You need a large container so that the resin doesn't overflow.
Thanks Nikkie, I'm not great at the whole construction thing so I may resort to just making a lit that will fit over the pressure pot 😃
First non-turning video that I've enjoyed watching. I have the smaller vevor pressure pot.
Thanks! Hoe do you like it? 😃
Lovely job, Mike. I was fortunate to find a second hand pressure pot a couple of years ago. Coincidentally, I’ve just put a project inside it 🌞
Cool, let me know how it goes 😃
Enjoy. You are going to get a lot of use from that. I am hoping to get a second one soon, likely larger.
Nice, can't wait to use it 😃
The results are night and day with a clear winner (pun intended). I look forward to seeing your future projects with the new toy.
Thanks, me too 😃
the difference is clear!
😁 exactly
I made a wooden, cylindrical shelf unit with cross piece on the top as a handle, and 2 shelves (to accommodate 2 bowls. A small drawback is the inside diameter. To keep the resin level, a 12”(?) maximum diameter project is the limit. Congrats! Have fun! Joe CA
Thanks Joe, I will be making something like that for mine 😃
Pressure pushing down on me.....nice work sir
Thanks Stephen 😃
Very interesting modification.
Thanks Harold 😃
Nice experiment, that has paid off well
Thanks Simon 😃
What a great video! I love what you were able to do. And...I need a sticker! Haha
Haha thanks Matthew and if you get a sticker please send it over 😃
Nice pressure pot conversion
Thanks so much 😃
Loved this experiment, Mike. Really big difference, that. 😊 Cheers!
Glad you enjoyed it, and it worked way better than I thought it could 😃
Easily sorted - nice one
Look forward to seeing it being used.
I’m afraid it’s above my conversion skills but good to know it can be done 👍🏻
I's as easy as I can make it 😃
Thank you for the information. That was an easy conversation and seems to have worked wonderfully
Thanks Eric, it really was that easy 😃
Well done, nice job! So satisfying when something goes to plan 😊
I know, quite rare for me 😃
I need this. I have never worked with resin. I would love to try tho.
It is good fun to play with 😃
Wow Mike, your resin projects are about to advance to another level! Happy you found a way to get a pressure pot and save some money. Great job!
Thanks! I'm so pleased to finally have one 😃
Can't wait to see what you create with the new toy. Congratulations Mike.
That makes two of us 😃
That looked an easy conversion and the rsults speak for themselves, nice one Mike 👍
Thanks Vini👍
So glad the converted pot worked! Also very cool and informative to see the with and without pressure globes side by side.
Looking forward to the fun projects you make with your new tool.
Thanks Susan, I can't wait to try something 😃
Can’t wait to see your resin projects! Thanks Mike!
Thanks Brenda 😃
As always, a simple solution is most often the best. I'm not a resin fan but may be tempted to cast going forward.
You are right David and this was so simple I could even do it lol 😃
Yea for the pressure pot. Great paper weights.
Yay indeed, thanks David 😃
I have vevor on my list of sites that I check every few days because I ve had some real bargains off there. I picked up a full pocket hole jig with all the bits and bobs for £25 on sale one time and last month they had 6 packs of clamps (4x 150mm + 2x 300mm) reduced from £25 down to £4.99 😱
I instantly went from not enough clamps, to having a wall full of the things for under £50 😂
Ive got my eye on their 16pc forstner bit set at the moment (hint - hint for any vevor reps reading this. Ill review it for all my friends if you send me one 🤣)
Haha they are a good company and their stuff is not expensive! 😃
You the man Mike!
Thanks 😊
Awesome!!! So many possibilities!
I think so too! 😃
Yippeee, cant wait for your next wood and resin project Mike🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳
I can't wait either 😃
And before doing the conversion you can paint every surface you own for 1/3 the price a contractor would charge. :p
Haha After the conversion I told my wife what it was originally and she then asked a very pertinent question "why have I been rolling walls for the last three weeks 😃 oops
This is very cool!
Thanks Cynthia 😃
Yay you've got a resin pot I can't wait to see what is coming 😁
Lots and lots lol 😃
That's so awesome! I love when an inexpensive alternative is figured out. 👏👏
Me too, life is expensive enough 😃
Great project, thanks for sharing the Hack.
My pleasure John 🙂
Great science project!!
Thank you! Cheers Harvey 😃
Great idea Mike.
Thanks James👍
Pretty neat.
Thanks Matthew 😃
That's a good project. Thank you for sharing.
Cheers Mark 😃
A very impressive test thanks Mike.
Glad you enjoyed it Ian 😃
Thank you, I need one too.
You're welcome, can't wait to try it out on a full project 😁
What a game changer for you.
Looking forward to the next piece you use it on.
Thanks Barry 😃
Such a great hack Mike!
Thanks Louis 😃
Brilliant idea Mike 💡
Thanks Karen 😃
That was easy. Good job.
Thanks, I know it is within my skill level lol 😃
Great tutorial Mike
Thanks Dale
Good stuff! What a difference it makes.
Yes it does, more than I thought!
Thank you Mike! Think you'll enjoy using it!🎉 cheryl from Jacksonville FL
Thanks Cheryl, I'm pretty sure I will 😃
I can’t wait to see what you can produce now. It’s gonna be incredible.
It's going to be so useful 😃
Excellent demonstration, Mike, thank you. Still not sure I am brave enough to try it! I am looking forward to seeing your efforts instead. Cheers.
That's ok David, can't wait to try something now 😃
Hey Mike, happy for you that the vevor worked out for you. I had one with a bad safety valve that went off at 43psi, then the gauge broke internally. I replaced it with the more expensive california air tools pot which holds 65psi reliably. It is so much better, especially for deep pours under refrigeration. Best of luck with your future castings, Mate.
Thanks Kevin 😀
Fantastic informative video I've been thinking of getting one for a while also need a small quiet compressor I cant wait to see your wood/resin pieces
Thanks! Can't wait to use it 😃
Thanks for the info! Ill have to find this in the US....
They are available globally so you should not have a problem 😃
What a great idea I would have never have thought of this.
Thanks Jon 😃
@@MikeHolton That's ok seems to work really well.
@@jonksmodels It's a bigger difference than I thought it would be
Another new toy, nice! 😁
Can't wait to see what you produce with the pressure pot.
Have an amazing weekend, and "see" you on Tuesday 👋🏻
Thank you! You too Fiona, I'm excited about Tuesdays video, I have been planning it for a year 🙂
@MikeHolton ooooh how to build suspense, lol 🤪
@@fionacrouch1732 I think it may be my best piece - 8 wood species inlay 😃
@@MikeHolton now I can't wait! 🙃
Good job Mike. We'll make a mechanic of you yet. 👍
Hmm!! Mike & The Mechanics!!
Haha good luck Cody 😂
There's a vacuum pot in your future Mike...!
I know 😂
I wish I had seen this before I bought mine. I bought a 3 gallon and realized it was too small for what I was using it for. Oh well if you don’t make mistakes you aren’t doing anything!
So true Daniel 😃
Thanks Mike, I like you have been looking at a presure pot but was not really sure it was worth the investment. You have just made made up my mind.
Cool, let me know how you get on 😃
@@MikeHolton didyou get a lenth for the M16 Bolt. Pot ordered.
@@user-fr6zi4go1n Thanks Scott, 75mm is fine 😃
Cheers mat, Stuart@@MikeHolton