Re: [VFB] Epoxy mysteries

[Tony]

You can get away with it.
I am a male.
Tony
Deborah Duran wrote:

Ah ... but Tony he has his own microwave.   Speaking of which...  I have
been busily neuking bird feathers in the microwave from a couple of
donations my friends gave me.  Now everytime I open the microwave little
fluffs of feathers fly out.  I think I better clean the microwave before my
significant other tries to use it.......    I could always say ....  but
dear we're having chicken for dinner!
Deb
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Sent: Tuesday, January 20, 2004 2:56 PM
Subject: Re: [VFB] Epoxy mysteries

 

Deb,
I usually heat my room to 80* before making a rod so that all components
are the same temperature. If I have to warm the epoxy and hardener as
you mention, It will set up a lot faster. To slow it down some, I add a
few drops of denatured alcohol to the mix. This thins and slows down the
setting time.This can also be done if the mix is setting up and you just
have a little more to do and don't want to mix another batch. I use a
hair dryer or hot water to warm the containers. SHMBO would not be happy
if I used the microwave.
Tony
Deborah Duran wrote:

   

I had a problem with my two ton epoxy over the weekend.  I was trying to
epoxy a crease fly and it was so cold here it didn't want to mix well at
all.  I turned the bottles under warm running tap water to warm them up
     

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they mixed very well after that.
I think I remember a friend of mine that makes rods saying he warms the
epoxy in the microwave when it starts to get thick too early (for a very
short period of time).  Does that sound right to you Tony?
Deb
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Sent: Monday, January 19, 2004 5:35 PM
Subject: Re: [VFB] Epoxy mysteries



     

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