Same here.  In my case though it may be because the epoxy was over 
the hill (old).  But I do think the cabosil/aerosil stuff exacerbated 
its impotence.  Regis

--- In [EMAIL PROTECTED], "Tommy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Every now and then when mixing a batch of epoxy and cabosil for 
> structural model building, it doesn't always cure hard as a rock.  
> It ends up kinda rubbery for a few days.  I'm using Hanger 9 30-
> minute epoxy and West Systems Cabosil.  Using an accurate postal 
> scale, the normal amount mixed is 3 grams of part A and 3 grams of 
> part B.  It gets mixed for 3-4 minutes before adding the Cabosil 
> then mixed for 3 minutes more.  Sometimes the mixture cures hard in 
> one hour and sometimes it is still rubbery after 2 days.  Only 
> enough Cabosil is added to make the slurry the same consistancy of 
> toothpaste.
> 
> Any ideas for the rubbery result?  Any suggestions for a more 
> consistant epoxy?
> 
> Tommy Lamnek
> 
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