Andy, Do you have plans to make thread master in a high build formula?
Just wondering. If not I can continue doing several applications to get it to look like a high build product.

The ThreadMaster I have is a high build formulation - about the same as regular Flex Coat.

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Brad, in my use of Threadmaster it's all about timeing: thick or thin.

If you're wanting a thicker product to use, try letting the product set mixed for a while before applying. Threadmaster thickens with time, the more time, the thicker the product. Application instantly after mixing will give you the thinnest product.

A little heat from a lighter will thin it again to help leveling if that is needed also.

DR

Hi Brad...good to hear from you,
Tom is correct. The current version of Threadmaster is about the same as FC High Build. We (the chemist and I) have loosley discussed the possibility of thicker version, but I think it would only serve a relatively small market. That doesn't mean it won't ever see the light of day, but at the moment I have several other products I want to pursue before a high build formula.

Best Regards,

Andy Dear
Lamar Fishing products

Andy,

Can you tell us about the status of ThreadMaster Color Preserver and its release date? If it's anywhere near the performance of the epoxy, it will probably be outstanding. Good job on the epoxy - it's what I now use.

Stan

Thanks Stan,
Here is the deal on the CP, we currently have two different resins that are "as good" as what's currently on the market. The problem is that what's on the market now is not all that great and needs some improvement in certain areas. I could release what we have now, but the last thing the market needs is another "me too" product. I'd rather not have a CP at all, than have one with the the problems the current products have. gettinga "perfect" CP is proving to be very tricky, adn I don't think anyone (chemists included) understand why certain resins do what they do to nylon thread.

Besst Regards,

Andy Dear
Lamar Fishing PRoducts

Just a thought Andy But I find that the 811 CP is pretty darn good stuff ??

Bill,
It is if you can get it in the right viscosity. 75% of the time it is too thick and requires thinning in the proper ratio...which of course is dependent on how thick it might be at that time. Thin it too much and you dilute the solids content too low for proper sealing. Thin it too little and it doesn't penetrate the thread and wet out properly. Put too much on and it gels up and turns gummy. In terms of color retention, yes it is good, but the QC leaves a lot to be desired.

Andy Dear
Lamar Fishing Products

Since I have nothing to compare it to is someone able to explain what is the right viscosity...just how runny should it be. thanks John

Andy
That is why I put at least two wet coats on. One wet coat then when it looks like the thread has soaked it in, I wet it again. Just like finish let it hang on the bottom of the threads then wick it off.

John,
The viscosity should be thin enough to fully penetrate the threads all the way through to the blank, and no more. If the resin is diluted too much the solids content will be so low it won't fully fill the thread and keep the finish from penetrating. CP is a very tricky thing because you have o balance viscosity and solods content.

Andy Dear
Lama Fishing Products