gonfishn Posted December 18, 2012 Report Share Posted December 18, 2012 I know some folks have been lucky enough to get some off of ebay at a decent price but haven't seen any listed for some time now. The costs quoted to us at CSI was 55 cents a square inch, that's high (or so I think anyway). Anyone have access to better prices or some stock they'd like to sell? Not real sure how much we'd need but I could get a better idea if someone has a source. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jig Man Posted December 18, 2012 Report Share Posted December 18, 2012 I'm not sure what you mean by plate source. If you are talking about the bottom where you glue down the pvc then try a lowe's for some lexan scraps. Mine cost a couple of bucks and is about 10x12. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadman Posted December 18, 2012 Report Share Posted December 18, 2012 Gonfishn, At the time when I built my fluid bed, I tried all of the normal stuff most guys use. Then I was getting volcanoes on some powders. So I bought the stuff from CSI (yes it is expensive) with the hopes that it would produce better to perfect results. To my disappointment on some of the powders I had the same problem as with my previous media. With that said all powder will not always work perfectly in a fluid bed. Also when summer comes and it gets huimid, some powders get progressively worse. So I don't think you will find a perfect solution for every powder. I now use vacuum cleaner bags and micro fiber pillow cases. In closing I have not found the pourous material you are looking for at a really cheap price, especially in small quantities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jig Man Posted December 18, 2012 Report Share Posted December 18, 2012 OK now I know what you mean by plate source. I use coffee filters, brown grocery bags, and vacuum cleaner bags. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Prager Posted December 18, 2012 Report Share Posted December 18, 2012 I used the USPS priority mail envelopes. They say DuPont tm Tyvek on them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasilofchrisn Posted December 19, 2012 Report Share Posted December 19, 2012 This is where I bought mine recently off of EBAY. Looks like he still has a bunch up for sale. http://www.ebay.com/itm/fluidizing-pad-powder-coating-hopper-diy-/290817699256?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item43b615edb8 When I bought mine he waived the shipping charge if you bought three sheets or more. So I got 3 sheets for $2 more than it would have cost me for 2 sheets with shipping. I didn't buy mine to make my powder paints fluidize better. As I stated in another thread as did Andy1976 that we bought the plate to avoid the mess if we dropped a larger jig by accident. So if I am making say a 12oz or larger saltwater jig and it acccidently gets dropped I don't make a big mess. Larger jigs can easily rip cloth or paper filter medias. The fluidizing plate eliminates that problem. It will still be a pain and a small mess but at least I don't have 6 oz of powder all over and inside my fluid bed that I have to clean up. Trust me it does make a mess of things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonfishn Posted December 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 19, 2012 Thanks kasilofchrisn, I just sent him an IM to see if he'd still do the same deal...Looks to me to be a great source. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
