My $0.02 on the epoxy turner issue (been there, done and doing that . . . )
I spent several hours hunting down the 'right' parts to make a slow rpm motor function as an epoxy turner. Even then, it was not as nice as the commercial jobs. So, I eventually sh*t-canned my homemade turner for a commercial turner, and it was one great decision. To me, you have better things to do with your time (like tie flie! <GRIN>) than build an epoxy turner that won't be quite up to par with the commercial jobs. I consider it this way - those marketing turners have already worked out the kinks, and I'm paying for and getting the benefit of their trial and error. By the way, where did you get the Devcon? I prefer to use the slower drying epoxy, and I have been unsuccessful in rounding up Devcon. Thanks! Richard ----- 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 > >
