Chess Mold Support Resin - VEVOR Pressure Pot

Hi everyone 

Problem: We all know the problem of casting with resin (it is liquid after all) and these unstable molds fall over and we get resin everywhere. Well, wait no longer, the solution is right here. I designed a module system for a full chess piece set.

Solution: I have designed a chess piece mold holder, that can be used to secure the small molds, while curing. It can be used with or without a pressure pot.

Base Plate: You can easily fit 2 full chess sets in the pot (black and White - or any color you like). 8x holes size 26mm., and 8x holes size 26mm, and it still has space for some more, like small frames etc. The base plates can be stacked as high as you want, with various heights, depending on what size leg you use.

Legs: I have added a variety of different-sized legs from 20mm up to 120mm, with a 10mm increment, they are connected to the plate with a push-in slot, and enforced with 6mm hidden magnets (you add a pause in the slicer, just before the layer that closes the magnet hole, then you insert the magnets, and click resume print, when magnets are inserted - IMPORTANT that the magnets are placed in the same direction with the poles), so the legs easily can be changed, depending on your needs for the height/distance of each plate. 

The legs also have a pointy tip, so they fit snugly into the slots on the plate under it, this way you ensure that the stacked plates stay in place.

Pressure pot: When using the plates in the pressure pot, I suggest you add one or two pieces of paper towels, in case you drip or spill some resin, this way it will most likely stick to the paper, and not the base plate, for easy removal after curing. 

I have designed the module system to fit y pressure pot, which is a VEVOR Pressure Pot, 10L, Max 70 psi, Internal dimension Φ 24 × 25 cm (I suggest investing the 110,- USD - NO MORE bubbles is worth every cent)

Materials: The legs and plate are printed in PLA or PETG, both work fine. You will need 4 pcs 6x2mm magnets for the base plate and 1 for each leg. You can also print and assemble it without the magnets, or glue them together, it is fully up to you.

Link to products:

Pressure pot - Amazon Poland - Amazon Germany

Chess Silicone Mold - Temu

6x2mm Neodymium Magnets: - Temu

(None of these links are affiliate links, I just want to show you where you can find these items at a good price)

Extra parts: I have designed a grip so it is easier to lift out or insert the baseplate in the pressure pot. I think it better to print the grip in PETG, for tension strength and flexibility. I have included a wall mount hook for the base plate, it uses a M4 wood screw.

Pro tip: First, you need to make sure that your pressure pot is levelled before you start casting. When you prepare your pressure pot, pour about 1 litre of silicone into the bottom of the tank, let it level and cure. Then leave it in the tank, and next time IF you spill some resin, it can easily be removed, hence the silicone bottom :) Trust me you will thank me later. :)  “Been there, done that, even got the T-shirt”

Note: I am not great with a camera, so if you make better pictures feel free to upload your prints :)

You can always ask me any questions, and come up with suggestions, also if your chess set has a different size, I can edit the base plate if I have the time for it :)

Enjoy the day, and now go make something nice

// Happy printing