kent, try using less epoxy. a common mistake is to use too much. working with epoxy takes some practice to get comfortable with. if you have tacky heads, you aren't mixing the epoxy enough... i'll usually mix the two parts until it's clear (no streaks) and then apply. but for the tacky flies, use some sally hanson's "hard as nails" in clear and that should make the flies usable.
if a local shop sells or preferably rents videos, check out bob popovics tying video. lots of talk of mixing and working with epoxy. i had been using epoxy for awhile, but this video really showed me some stuff i had no idea about. as for the fly rotators, i will use mine occasionally... but working with the epoxy while the fly is in the vise imo gives better results, although i use mine for second coats and simple flies where i'm not working the epoxy through materials and just using it to make flies bombproof. good luck, chris ----- Original Message ----- From: "Kent Lufkin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, December 13, 2001 10:30 AM Subject: Epoxy? > I just started using epoxy on some of my ties and my first few > efforts have been plagued by drips. > > I tried using the Devcon 5-minute stuff in hopes that it'd dry before > dripping too badly. Although it does set up quickly, it still looks > like I'd better get some sort of revolving drying rack. > > I've seen commercial ones for about $50-60 but wonder if anyone has > rigged something else from cheaper, everyday materials? > > I'm not sure if I got the stuff mixed just right as a couple of the > heads are still tacky after several days. I'd also appreciate any > tips on different types of epoxy, mixing and application. > > Since the Devcon sets so quickly, I can cover 2 flies at best before > it gets too thick to work with. With a proper drying rack, would I be > better off using regular epoxy instead? > > Thanks in advance, > > Kent Lufkin >
