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Diamondite
Posted by:
Eddie Anderson
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Date: September 22, 2010 07:25PM
Did Diamondite get taken off the market? I am trying to find some to finish some wooden rod handles.
If it is off the market what is a good alternative. I'd rather be catching! Re: Diamondite
Posted by:
Tom Kirkman
(Moderator)
Date: September 22, 2010 07:42PM
I don't know for sure, but I think Tim closed his operation a couple years ago. If I'm wrong I'm sure someone will correct me.
Epoxy isn't really the best thing to use as a wood handle coating. Try Tru-Oil or PermaGloss or similar type urethanes. I've worked lately with both PermaGloss and Lumaseal and have been getting really outstanding results on wood. Did you read the recent article in RodMaker on how to do this easily? ....................... Re: Diamondite
Posted by:
Jim Gamble
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Date: September 22, 2010 07:43PM
Diamondite is toast. Re: Diamondite
Posted by:
Eddie Anderson
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Date: September 22, 2010 09:12PM
thanks guys. I guess i will be using PermaGloss, since i have it for touch up work. any tips? Re: Diamondite
Posted by:
Jim Gamble
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Date: September 22, 2010 09:42PM
Eddie Anderson Wrote:
------------------------------------------------------- > thanks guys. I guess i will be using PermaGloss, > since i have it for touch up work. any tips? Work in a WELL ventilated area. Wear a ventilator. Work quickly. IF that doesn't sound appealing, use a marine polyurethane. Petri makes a wipe-on finish that works very well. Re: Diamondite
Posted by:
Thomas Kaufmann
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Date: September 23, 2010 07:16AM
Jim,
A couple of years ago I had the chance to talk with you at ICRBE and you put me onto Diamondite.. I really liked it for doing inlays.. what are you using now? I've currently got Threadmaster, and Flex Coat at the house. What would you recommend for butt caps.. i have been inlaying Chiefs anchors lately (they just made a bunch of new chiefs and they have seen what I have done in the past and are very excited about it) thanks, Tom Re: Diamondite
Posted by:
Jim Gamble
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Date: September 23, 2010 07:11PM
Casting resin ... go to the hobby stores.
When released, Diamondite worked just fine. At some point, something awful happened to the formulation. Swifty couldn't seem to get a grip on the issue and the end result was a vanishing act that David Copperfield would be proud of. It is too bad, the original formula had some strong merits. Re: Diamondite
Posted by:
Mike Barkley
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Date: September 23, 2010 07:56PM
Thomas,
I do butt inlays on all my rods except Trolling rods (buttons, coins, etc,) and have always used Threadmaster with excellent results. Casting resins would be very good (I THINK that most finishes are basically casting resins!) Mike (Southgate, MI) If I don't want to, I don't have to and nobody can make me (except my wife) cuz I'm RETIRED!! Re: Diamondite
Posted by:
Thomas Kaufmann
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Date: September 23, 2010 09:04PM
Thanks Guys!!!
that is just what I was looking for. In fact I am getting ready to finish one up right now. Tom Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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