Hi all,

Well, I finally did it. I made up a batch that didn't fully cure. It was close, but not quite close enough. In my alleged mind, I was imagining the label on a can of PC-7 that says "50-50 non critical mix." Darn. Guess it doesn’t work that way with Rod Bond, and I should’ve known better. Never had a problem before with Rod Bond, but screwed up this time. However, I only used it for the rear cork and the reel seat arbor. I guess my question is, on a hot day, will a twisting reel seat be an issue, or should it stay put assuming I get the next batch right (which I will) to bond the Fuji DPSM to the arbor? Oh yeah, maybe I’m lucky that this is only a 7’ 2 pc. Spinning rod, 6-12 lb. test, as opposed to something of heavier artillery………Any others encounter a ratio faux-pas with Rod Bond?…….thanks in advance, a sheepish Jim

No, I have never had a problem. I don't worry too much at all about getting equal amounts. I just scoop some resin up with a plastic knife, wipe the knife, and scoop some hardner, trying to get about the same amount. I think Ralph has said that you don't have to be exact. Maybe it is something else. Is it really cold where you build? I know it does seem to take longer to harden when it is around 60 in my basement. But, it has always hardened.

how long has it been drying?

eric
fresno, ca.

around 28 hours when i posted, probably 35-ish now.

Jim

like steve said, maybe it's the temperature. how cold is it where you're building? i'd give it another 12 hours before pulling your hair. does it appear to be coming along at all?

Carry the rod into a warm part of your house and let it stand for 24 hours. Hopefully that will fix your problem.

If not, then try to pull/twist the cork off. If you can't do it, you should be fine. If you can, then you can mix more epoxy and correct the problem.

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Jim

Just this past sunday a friend and I built a couple of spinning rod handles and used rod bond with no problem. I just eyed balled the two ingredients. Just made sure they were truly mixed well. Temp outside was in the 40 to 50 range. We ensured that the garage temp was close to 70 degree.. First time I have tried it. thanks.

If the ratio was off...from my experience...it must have been WAY off for Rod Bond to not cure.

I would suspect temperature over a bad mix. Rod Bond is the absolute easiest stuff I've ever used.

Jay

I don't know why anyone would create a situation that in the event of a failure would cause them to question whether or not the problem was a bad mix ratio. For the cost of a few measuring spoons (I use plastic), you can easily eliminate the worry of correct ratios. I always measure my Rod bond. It is so easy to work with. It is just like measuring a half teaspoon or teaspoon of shortening. Then mix until the color is uniform, and go.
If you end up with a poor bond, you can know it is not a ratio problem. I've never had a bad set with RB.