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Epoxy consistancy
Posted by: Damien Roe (---.dialup.optusnet.com.au)
Date: October 14, 2006 11:40AM

Just a quick question?Im using Jack Erskine epoxy and i am getting a bit of inconsistancy in my finish,i want to try somthing different any suggestions on this would be of great value Regards Damien



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Re: Epoxy consistancy
Posted by: Terry Morrell (---.dsl.wchtks.sbcglobal.net)
Date: October 14, 2006 02:59PM

Damien,
I would suggest Threadmaster. It's a great finish

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Re: Epoxy consistancy
Posted by: Jay Lancaster (---.dhcp.embarqhsd.net)
Date: October 14, 2006 03:13PM

Any of the big brand names will yield a good finish.

They seldom give inconsistent finishes. More times than not it is user error not epoxy error.

Jay

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Re: Epoxy consistancy
Posted by: Steve Gardner (---.nc.res.rr.com)
Date: October 14, 2006 05:14PM

Threadmaster

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Re: Epoxy consistancy
Posted by: Ralph D. Jones (---.bhm.bellsouth.net)
Date: October 14, 2006 06:59PM

Ditto. ThreadMaster. Ralph

If at first you don't succeed, go fishing, then try, try again.

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Re: Epoxy consistancy
Posted by: Stan Gregory (---.dyn.embarqhsd.net)
Date: October 14, 2006 09:00PM


Threadmaster, also.
Stan

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Re: Epoxy consistancy
Posted by: Terry Turner (---.hsd1.or.comcast.net)
Date: October 14, 2006 11:20PM

Threadmaster is an excellent finish, however it is a bit more high build than I like sometimes.

I also get good results from Flexcoat Lite as well. I think Threadmaster has better clarity for lighter wraps. Pot life is similar. I've never measured cure time, but others say that Threadmaster has a quicker cure time.

I always use syringes now to measure which has removed the occasional inconsistency I saw.

Other tips:
Warm up the finish either in the microwave for about 10 seconds or in a warm room. It mixes better. Adding heat to the mixed finish cuts pot life so careful with this.

Mix until you think it is mixed, then mix another minute or so. You'll see the color change from cloudy to clear when mixed thoroughly.

Terry

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Re: Epoxy consistancy
Posted by: Fabrice MARTAIN (---.fbx.proxad.net)
Date: October 15, 2006 04:35PM

I'd like to buy threadmaster finish (4 oz kit), but it can't be found in France and the only online rodbuilding stores I know only have flexcoat and U40 products, could anyone help me ?

thanks !

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Re: Epoxy consistancy
Posted by: Jay Dubay (---.try.wideopenwest.com)
Date: October 15, 2006 05:07PM

Give Andy Dear an email he will take care of you why only 4oz ? this stuff will last for some time! Talk to andy I'm sure he take care of You! If not email me I,ll send it to you, I have an extra 8oz kit here but you have to have A pay-pal account to pay me! good luck ! Jay [www.lamarfishing.com]

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Re: Epoxy consistancy
Posted by: Fabrice MARTAIN (---.fbx.proxad.net)
Date: October 15, 2006 07:08PM

Jay, how can I Email you ? I don't see your adress....

I have a paypal account, and I think that getting it directly from you would be easier and faster, so I prefer buying your 8 oz kit.

regards, Fabrice

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Re: Epoxy consistancy
Posted by: Fabrice MARTAIN (---.fbx.proxad.net)
Date: October 16, 2006 08:42PM

Jay, I don't have your email adress, just the shop's one, what's yours ?

Fabrice

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Re: Epoxy consistancy
Posted by: Damien Roe (---.dialup.optusnet.com.au)
Date: October 17, 2006 08:01AM

Thanks guys i'll definately give it a try i rekon i'll try the thread master first Cheers

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