Monthly Archives: March 2011

back to work

Posted on March 28, 2011 by Rey d`Tutto

I took three days off last week, missing out from Wednesday-Friday. I got nothing accomplished outside of sleep during that time. Later, I hope to close the Autoclave. It is currently Racked & waiting.

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Autoclave loaded & waiting

Posted on March 22, 2011 by Rey d`Tutto

for me to seal it. I spread the blue goo (as opposed to the teflon tape) and tightened it by hand as far as I could. Pictures to be found Here!

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Quote Me!

Posted on March 19, 2011 by Rey d`Tutto

We’re not some Weird Cult; We are a Sub-Culture!

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Wow, it’s been a while

Posted on March 18, 2011 by Rey d`Tutto

I have a few projects and my day job keeping me too busy to progress the ‘Gels much. They are in their 4th Wash, and #3 came out @ 199 proof. Since it went in 199.9, I say they’re reasonably … Continue reading →

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Wash 2 completed, Gels in Wash 3 now

Posted on March 9, 2011 by Rey d`Tutto

This may be the last Ethyl Wash prior to Supercritical Drying.  I tested the Ethyl from Wash #2, and it measured @ 198 Proof (99%).  This next wash is starting at 199.5 Proof (99.75%), so depending on the amount of … Continue reading →

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2011 Mar 01 uploads

Posted on March 2, 2011 by Rey d`Tutto

Here’s a link to a Photobucket account that has images of my attempts. http://s1188.photobucket.com/albums/z413/Daniel_Lynge/Aerogel%20Project%20Images/

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