Hi friends,
I tried to make a removable epoxy baffle for a Link and did not succeed.
Do you have an idea how to do it?
Thanks,
Sakshama

Did the baffle not stay in, or not come out?

John

--- In MouthpieceWork@yahoogroups.com, "Sakshama" <sakshama1@...> wrote:
>
> Hi friends,
> I tried to make a removable epoxy baffle for a Link and did not succeed.
> Do you have an idea how to do it?
> Thanks,
> Sakshama
>

I've used a wad of plumbers epoxy, usually about twice as much as I think
the baffle will actually need, and used some polyethylene wrap to prevent
sticking. After it sets up, I pop it out and shape it.

This method isn't bad. You get a fair fit from the outset.

I've also used sections of 2" diameter white polyvinyl plumbing pipe, which
is almost 1/4" thick. I shape it on a grinding wheel afterwards (NOT while
it's in the mouthpiece!) Or pieces of lucite. More labor intensive.

Depending the internal geography of the mouthpiece, such a baffle may stay
wedged in place by friction alone.

on 11/1/10 5:15 PM, Sakshama at sakshama1@... wrote:

> Hi friends,
> I tried to make a removable epoxy baffle for a Link and did not succeed.
> Do you have an idea how to do it?
> Thanks,
> Sakshama
> 
> 
> 

Could you explain little further the "polyethylene wrap" please.
Thanks
Sakshama

On Mon, Nov 1, 2010 at 6:02 PM, Barry Levine
<barrylevine@norwoodlight.com>wrote:

>
>
> I've used a wad of plumbers epoxy, usually about twice as much as I think
> the baffle will actually need, and used some polyethylene wrap to prevent
> sticking. After it sets up, I pop it out and shape it.
>
> This method isn't bad. You get a fair fit from the outset.
>
> I've also used sections of 2" diameter white polyvinyl plumbing pipe, which
> is almost 1/4" thick. I shape it on a grinding wheel afterwards (NOT while
> it's in the mouthpiece!) Or pieces of lucite. More labor intensive.
>
> Depending the internal geography of the mouthpiece, such a baffle may stay
> wedged in place by friction alone.
>
>
> on 11/1/10 5:15 PM, Sakshama at sakshama1@...<sakshama1%40gmail.com>wrote:
>
> > Hi friends,
> > I tried to make a removable epoxy baffle for a Link and did not succeed.
> > Do you have an idea how to do it?
> > Thanks,
> > Sakshama
> >
> >
> >
>
>  
>



-- 
Sakshama

www. sakshamamouthpieces.com

I usually make removable baffles from sheet brass stock. If you're  
going to be taking them in and out, they need to be durable. Epoxy  
baffles don't stand up well to regular handling. Brass is very easy to  
shape, and ever so durable!


On Nov 1, 2010, at 5:02 PM, Barry Levine wrote:

> I've used a wad of plumbers epoxy, usually about twice as much as I  
> think
> the baffle will actually need, and used some polyethylene wrap to  
> prevent
> sticking. After it sets up, I pop it out and shape it.
>
> This method isn't bad. You get a fair fit from the outset.
>
> I've also used sections of 2" diameter white polyvinyl plumbing  
> pipe, which
> is almost 1/4" thick. I shape it on a grinding wheel afterwards (NOT  
> while
> it's in the mouthpiece!) Or pieces of lucite. More labor intensive.
>
> Depending the internal geography of the mouthpiece, such a baffle  
> may stay
> wedged in place by friction alone.
>
> on 11/1/10 5:15 PM, Sakshama at sakshama1@gmail.com wrote:
>
> > Hi friends,
> > I tried to make a removable epoxy baffle for a Link and did not  
> succeed.
> > Do you have an idea how to do it?
> > Thanks,
> > Sakshama
> >
> >
> >
>
> 

First, the mouthpiece need to have straight sidewall for the baffle to wedge 
in/out of place.  If you make one for a mouthpiece with curved sidewall (like a 
Link), then you need to use a dab of poster-hanging putty to keep it in place.

I used to line the chamber with plastic wrap.  This works but leaves some 
wrinkles in the casted epoxy baffle.  If they are large, they can be filled in 
with JB Weld.

Now I coat the mouthpiece chamber with petroleum jelly.  I make the baffle using 
a quick-set plumbers' epoxy putty (Oatey or similar).  I try to make it to size 
I need since it saves time.  Putting petroleum jelly on the top of the epoxy 
assists with shaping it and cleans off after the epoxy sets.  It is a bit 
slippery to shape it but with a few good shaping tools and some practice you can 
make some nice fitting baffles fairly quickly.

Most of my clients prefer a semi-permanent baffle of one that can come out.  
They know what sound they want for a particular mouthpiece.  





________________________________
From: Sakshama <sakshama1@...>
To: MouthpieceWork@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Mon, November 1, 2010 5:15:43 PM
Subject: [MouthpieceWork] Removable baffle

  
Hi friends,
I tried to make a removable epoxy baffle for a Link and did not succeed.
Do you have an idea how to do it?
Thanks,
Sakshama





      

Than you Keith,
The dab was really helpful.
Greetings,


On Mon, Nov 1, 2010 at 7:04 PM, Keith Bradbury <kwbradbury@...> wrote:

>
>
> First, the mouthpiece need to have straight sidewall for the baffle to
> wedge in/out of place.  If you make one for a mouthpiece with curved
> sidewall (like a Link), then you need to use a dab of poster-hanging putty
> to keep it in place.
>
> I used to line the chamber with plastic wrap.  This works but leaves some
> wrinkles in the casted epoxy baffle.  If they are large, they can be filled
> in with JB Weld.
>
> Now I coat the mouthpiece chamber with petroleum jelly.  I make the baffle
> using a quick-set plumbers' epoxy putty (Oatey or similar).  I try to make
> it to size I need since it saves time.  Putting petroleum jelly on the top
> of the epoxy assists with shaping it and cleans off after the epoxy sets.
> It is a bit slippery to shape it but with a few good shaping tools and some
> practice you can make some nice fitting baffles fairly quickly.
>
> Most of my clients prefer a semi-permanent baffle of one that can come
> out.  They know what sound they want for a particular mouthpiece.
>
>  ------------------------------
> *From:* Sakshama <sakshama1@...>
> *To:* MouthpieceWork@yahoogroups.com
> *Sent:* Mon, November 1, 2010 5:15:43 PM
> *Subject:* [MouthpieceWork] Removable baffle
>
>
>
> Hi friends,
> I tried to make a removable epoxy baffle for a Link and did not succeed.
> Do you have an idea how to do it?
> Thanks,
> Sakshama
>
>
>  
>



-- 
Sakshama

www. sakshamamouthpieces.com

What I would try is this: wax the inside of the mpc and form the baffle out of epoxy putty. Let it get semi-hard and carefully remove it. After it has completely hardened it should fit (unless you deformed it while removing it). You can then use something like contact cement to mount it (after
 cleaning the wax).

Toby

Sakshama <sakshama1@...> wrote:                                           Hi friends,
 I tried to make a removable epoxy baffle for a Link and did not succeed.
 Do you have an idea how to do it?
 Thanks,
 Sakshama
 
 
      
                 
                 
 

That is a great advice. Thanks


2010/11/2 <kymarto123@...>

>
>
> What I would try is this: wax the inside of the mpc and form the baffle out
> of epoxy putty. Let it get semi-hard and carefully remove it. After it has
> completely hardened it should fit (unless you deformed it while removing
> it). You can then use something like contact cement to mount it (after
> cleaning the wax).
>
> Toby
>
>
> *Sakshama <sakshama1@...>* wrote:
>
>
>  Hi friends,
> I tried to make a removable epoxy baffle for a Link and did not succeed.
> Do you have an idea how to do it?
> Thanks,
> Sakshama
>
>
>
>  
>



-- 
Sakshama

www. sakshamamouthpieces.com

I just posted a new video showing how I make a removable baffle.

http://www.facebook.com/mojomouthpiecework

What a wonderful video.  I have read the posts online, but this video really makes the process of making a baffle super clear.  Thank you for taking the time to make the video and share your knowledge and skill.  Very much appreciated.

Regards, 
Gerry Zydek

To: MouthpieceWork@yahoogroups.com
From: kwbradbury@...
Date: Sun, 7 Nov 2010 13:31:48 +0000
Subject: [MouthpieceWork] Re: Removable baffle


















 



  


    
      
      
      I just posted a new video on how I make removable baffles.



http://www.facebook.com/kwbradbury#!/video/video.php?v150108499819307