Hi Terry,
I use a product called Plumber's Epoxy. It's a two part epoxy and has a consistency like that of kid's clay. The sticks I buy are about an inch in diameter and 10 inches long. One part of the epoxy is wrapped in the other part of the epoxy. To use it, you simply cut off a pece of the roll, knead it in your hands for a while and then apply it. I use it all around the house for all kinds of repair jobs. The place where I've used it the most is to repair things around the above ground pool. Ice once cracked the skimmer basket on the side of the pool so badly that it looked like a cracked eggshell. It took an entire roll of the epoxy to repair it but it is still on the side of the pool and working just fine after almost 10 years. The roll of epoxy cost me $5 as opposed to the skimmer basket that would have cost me $45. There are all kinds of brushes and fittings out there that are working well after years because of repairs with Plumber's Epoxy. It's a great product. Give it a try. Take care, Ed Przybylek From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Terry Klarich Sent: Thursday, May 07, 2009 10:19 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Power Putty I've wondered about this product. As a rule, I never purchase those products off those infomercials or anything that starts with "Billy Mais here". These type of commercials make me think of a slimy used car salesman. I realize this is my own problem. I do realize this is often the only method folks have to get their good idea or advention out to the general public. The guy who thought up the upside down tomatoe hanging thingy is doing quite well for him self because of his invention. Also, I'm thinking another good product is those extra obsorbent towels. Anyway, generally speaking, it is not easy for a blind person to use the 2 part epoxy. If you have ever done it, you know what I'm saying. There are situations where epoxy is very necessary. It works well when bonding 2 surfaces that are not the same like wood and metal. I like to use it on my wood working projects where a joint will be required to take a lot of force (such as a chair leg/style or seat/leg joint). I assumed power putty was ment more as a filler and had the consistency of mashed potatoes. Likewise, it's generally considered to be more for repair rather than initial construction. I'd be interested in hearing what others think. If there is a product that is easier to use than 2 part epoxy, it would make certain tasks much easier (for me anyway). Terry On Wed, 06 May 2009 11:51:10 -1000you write: > >Aloha all, >This is one of my favorite products that I keep around with the duct >tape and WD40. > >Power Putty >Now you can repair any job big or small, thanks to Power Putty. >Power Putty is great for anything from your smallest craft projects to your >largest home improvements! The easy way to fix, fill and seal almost any >surface, and make it last. Power Putty is a powerful bonding epoxy stick >that you can mold to any shape and can apply to any surface for an >everlasting bond. Simply cut, activate and apply...then all you do is let it >dry. >Price: $12.99 >Teamwork: Together we achieve the extraordinary. > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
