j0eperry Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 Looking to get a nice large flat surface for collecting my dry sift on. Currently don't have anything I can use soooo... I don't want to use glass .... I am clumsy and will definitely break it. Plus weight plus cost factors Thinking about getting perspex... Don't know how thick I should go for so it's nice and stable....3mm, 5mm? Any ideas? As I can get the perspex in colours I'm wondering if there is a best colour background for looking at my dry sift. Ideally one where reds/yellows and greens will show as clearly as possible. Black, white or other? Matt or gloss? Cheers all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inspiration101 Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 I used a great big brand new plastic storage box 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j0eperry Posted August 26, 2020 Author Share Posted August 26, 2020 Looks good buddy. I'm looking for something that'll sit flat on my table under my final screen. Can get nearly any colour possible so just trying to make my grading process a bit easier should it be needed 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubbles Depot Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 I sift over a mirror, but the perspex at the bottom of the bubble box is black. Cant imagine another colour working any better 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsmeithink Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 59 minutes ago, Inspiration101 said: I used a great big brand new plastic storage box looks nice, did you use anything special to press it ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j0eperry Posted August 26, 2020 Author Share Posted August 26, 2020 10 minutes ago, Bubbles Depot said: I sift over a mirror, but the perspex at the bottom of the bubble box is black. Cant imagine another colour working any better If you were replacing it, would you have gloss or matt black...? I imagine gloss may throw the eye off BUT could help with reflecting the light a bit towards the gold. Might go Matt black with an added light Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubbles Depot Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 Dont think it matters tbh, but the one it came with is gloss so I'd probably just get that again. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arthur Mix Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 Glass is better tbh especially if you have furry pets. Glass has no static , when I tried Perspex/acrylic it magnetised every bit of hair it seemed 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j0eperry Posted August 26, 2020 Author Share Posted August 26, 2020 Superb information mate. I'm pet free but still great to know as I'll be working in a (cleaned) garage so I'm working hard against the dust! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornishforest Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 I use 4mm clear lexan, you could paint the back or use a black table cloth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inspiration101 Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 (edited) 6 hours ago, itsmeithink said: looks nice, did you use anything special to press it ? A cylindrical glass bottle of very hot water and oven mitts as I pressed down on it, using as a rolling pin, with the kief between sheets of baking paper..... Twas hard work...... But worth it I posted a link to the youtube video in my most recent diary I think, or its on my diary before that. Edited August 26, 2020 by Inspiration101 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inspiration101 Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 The best option has to be a mirror with a custom wooden frame built around it that has grooves in it to house your sifter. Then you get a light bulb that glows different colours by remote control n hey presto......I have one as the livingroom light already..... Well thats what my hash addled brain has cooked up for whenever my next attempt is *Currently smoking Do-Sweet-Dos* 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j0eperry Posted August 26, 2020 Author Share Posted August 26, 2020 Any advantage to mirror specifically bud? Pretty sure I have a couple of them bulbs kicking about too 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inspiration101 Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 55 minutes ago, j0eperry said: Any advantage to mirror specifically bud? Pretty sure I have a couple of them bulbs kicking about too I find mirrors are less scratched and more highly polished n smooth than glass. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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