Tom Davenport wrote:
Anyway, I'm building a couple more rods as well as eventually wrapping the new tip, and would like you to share any epoxy secrets. I know that equal amounts are required, and equal amounts were used with the batch that didn't cure. Why is it that the slow cure epoxy is so ?temperamental It seems like 55 minuteepoxy will cure if ANY mixing occurs.
If the Epoxy or hardener has been exposed to cold for a long period, I would get some new stuff to use. I have found this to be a problem.
For rod making I would not use the 5 minuet Epoxy for any part of it. Use the 2 ton Epoxy. When mixing the two parts you will notice there will be some clouded streaks in the mix. This is un mixed hardener and epoxy. Stir till the whole mixture is clear
And if the worst occurs again, what is the best way to strip off partly cure epoxy?
I find Denatured Alcohol removes uncured epoxy pretty good. So will White Vinegar but it gets a lot messier.
The White vinegar will make a slimy white goo from the epoxy. If it looks like the Epoxy will not set, get to it asap, it will be a lot easier to remove.
Tony
Thanks, Tom
