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Re: Epoxy: It Could Have Been Worse :O
By:Paul Davies
Date: 8/6/2012, 3:48 pm
In Response To: Re: Epoxy: It Could Have Been Worse :O (John Messinger)

: I have made up three batches with two different resin systems (West
: and USComposite) and they all worked out well. I must have
: simply forgotten to add the hardner.

: I always mix the fillers into the resin first, because it gives a
: longer net pot life. YMMV.
Hi John,.
I find myself filling these inevitable gaps with a carefully selected shaving of which I find I have a large quantity on the floor.The care in selection will make this glue line disappear.I sometimes make a special shaving,reluctantly.About 50% of my wood ends up on the floor anyway.
cheers,

Messages In This Thread

Epoxy: It Could Have Been Worse :O
John Messinger -- 8/5/2012, 1:28 pm
Re: Epoxy: It Could Have Been Worse :O
Etienne Muller -- 8/5/2012, 4:14 pm
Re: Epoxy: It Could Have Been Worse :O
ancient kayaker -- 8/5/2012, 6:10 pm
Re: Epoxy: It Could Have Been Worse :O
John Messinger -- 8/6/2012, 8:34 am
Re: Epoxy: It Could Have Been Worse :O
Paul Davies -- 8/6/2012, 3:48 pm
Re: Epoxy: It Could Have Been Worse :O
Bill Hamm -- 8/7/2012, 1:32 am
Re: Epoxy: It Could Have Been Worse :O
ancient kayaker -- 8/7/2012, 9:06 am
Re: Epoxy: It Could Have Been Worse :O
John Messinger -- 8/7/2012, 9:20 am