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Thread Master Epoxy
Posted by:
Joey Yeager
(---.twinvalley.oct.net)
Date: July 19, 2008 07:15AM
I like the Threadmaster epoxy for its gel characteristics, but don't find it easy to get a perfect 50 50 mix. I use a finish spatula right now, and try to get equal amounts. But, since it doesn't flow out it is hard to get an accurate measure other than just using the eye. Anyone have any tips or tricks? Or, is this just how it is? Re: Thread Master Epoxy
Posted by:
Herb Ladenheim
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Date: July 19, 2008 07:51AM
use the FlexCoat syringes Re: Thread Master Epoxy
Posted by:
allen forsdyke
(---.colc.cable.ntl.com)
Date: July 19, 2008 08:23AM
warm the bottles in your poket or HAND HOT water then use syringes Re: Thread Master Epoxy
Posted by:
Brad Young
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Date: July 19, 2008 08:39AM
I dont think that you are talking about Threadmaster finish. I find also hard just like you. Trying to get the paste to match up before mixing. I just eyeball it. Re: Thread Master Epoxy
Posted by:
Joey Yeager
(---.twinvalley.oct.net)
Date: July 19, 2008 08:54AM
Right Brad, I'm talking about the 15 min and 5 min epoxies. Thanks Herb. I didn't even try my syringes, I didn't think they would suck the stuff up. Guess I should have tried. Re: Thread Master Epoxy
Posted by:
Anonymous User
(Moderator)
Date: July 19, 2008 08:58AM
The epoxy adhesive should be mixed 50/50, but it's not nearly as critical as the epoxy finish is in that regard, In fact, it was formulated so that you can be off by a bit and it will still cure perfectly. The makers know that gel epoxy adhesive is going to be "eyeballed" for the mix and have taken that into account.
You're okay just as you're doing it now. .............. Re: Thread Master Epoxy
Posted by:
Joey Yeager
(---.twinvalley.oct.net)
Date: July 19, 2008 09:02AM
Thank you Tom and everyone else for the responses. I'll keep on keepin on. Hopefully have some pics of my "new" handle/reelseat up soon. I don't think anyone has tried what I've done, not that I know of. Re: Thread Master Epoxy
Posted by:
Duane Richards
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Date: July 19, 2008 02:10PM
15min epoxy: I use 2 popsickle sticks, load one and lay it on foil, then load the other and try and match the size "glob" to the 1st stick, Works pretty well as I usually end up with 2 empty jars and no excess.
DR Re: Thread Master Epoxy
Posted by:
Dave Orr
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Date: July 19, 2008 02:46PM
Duane Richards (DR) Wrote:
------------------------------------------------------- > 15min epoxy: I use 2 popsickle sticks, load one > and lay it on foil, then load the other and try > and match the size "glob" to the 1st stick, Works > pretty well as I usually end up with 2 empty jars > and no excess. > > DR Works for me too. :) Regards Dave Fishing is Life the rest is just Details Re: Thread Master Epoxy
Posted by:
Guadalupe Raya
(---.dsl.irvnca.pacbell.net)
Date: July 19, 2008 03:34PM
i bought some veterinary syringe int the 60 cc and filled them with rod bond it work perfect i still haven't tried the gel yet but it should work good with the gel Re: Thread Master Epoxy
Posted by:
Anonymous User
(Moderator)
Date: July 19, 2008 07:39PM
Good point - the large "mono-ject" type veterinary and hobby syringes are large enough to pack the gel epoxies in and still be able to dispense the stuff easily.
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Posted by:
Russ Pollack
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Date: July 20, 2008 12:16AM
Another way to do it is with a small measuring spoon. We have a set of stainless steel measuring spoons available in the kitchen sectionof most stores that carry cooking stuff.
Scoop a measure of one of the gel parts, and make sure you LEVEL the spoonful. Drop it on a mixing board or into a finish cup. Now wipe the spoon absolutely clean and scoop out the other half, and LEVEL it. Drop this glob onto the mixing board or into the cup. Spend a good five-six minutes mixing it thoroughly, unless of course it's the five-minute gel and then you only need a minute or so. You'll feel it "release". That's it. Uncle Russ Calico Creek Rods Re: Thread Master Epoxy
Posted by:
Russ Pollack
(---.dhcp.embarqhsd.net)
Date: July 20, 2008 12:16AM
Another way to do it is with a small measuring spoon. We have a set of stainless steel measuring spoons available in the kitchen sectionof most stores that carry cooking stuff.
Scoop a measure of one of the gel parts, and make sure you LEVEL the spoonful. Drop it on a mixing board or into a finish cup. Now wipe the spoon absolutely clean and scoop out the other half, and LEVEL it. Drop this glob onto the mixing board or into the cup. Spend a good five-six minutes mixing it thoroughly, unless of course it's the five-minute gel and then you only need a minute or so. You'll feel it "release". That's it. Uncle Russ Calico Creek Rods Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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