Wes and all, I refer to virgin vinyl like people refer to virgin forest- uncut. For the vinyl cement that means no thinner has been added.
I've posted my vinyl cement recipe (and thinner) to the list a few times before. It is similar to Dave's Fleximent, but is not exactly the same as the thinners are different. It's also cheaper, as you can buy it bulk. The vinyl cement: H-66 - Available at tent and awning shops, or maybe tile shops. This is the closest I've been able to find to the stuff I used to get from Ray Rumph, who discontinued it many years ago because of shipping restrictions. The thinner- 1/3 each (+/-) of MEK, Acetone, and Toluene. Home Depot should have these- maybe the vinyl, too. Thin as desired for penetrating head cements or coating for wings and such. Dries clear in thin applications, a little cloudy in thick applications. Seal storage containers very tight. Keep containers clean, or it will cloud up. Don't get on your skin as the thinners penetrate skin. Needle-bottle applicators are good for it. Do not thin for durability applications- like flyline knot coating. The thinner degrades the durability properites. Ventilate the tying/use area very well, or you will develop multiple personalities, besides the arrhythmias and headaches. (DonO- don't tell them that!!! Let them find out for themselves!! I need some more buddies! Buggs) DonO & all ----- Original Message ----- From: "Wes Wada" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, December 19, 2005 10:30 AM Subject: Re: [VFB] BRAIDED LOOP LEADER CONNECTORS DonO <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:> On the heavy stuff, especialy saltwater, I make my own loops and whip-finish > them, and seal the knot in virgin liquid vinyl. The liquid vinyl stays > pliable and goes through the guides easily. Hi, DonO, Can you supply a brand name/ source for the virgin liquid vinyl. I am not familiar with the stuff. Thanks, Wes Wada Bend, Oregon -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.371 / Virus Database: 267.14.1/206 - Release Date: 12/16/2005
