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rodbond question
Posted by:
Ted Kamenecka
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Date: January 14, 2011 10:21AM
Hi,
Just a quick question about rod bond. My hardener looks ok, but the white stuff, the resin, seems to have crystallized?? Does that happen? It was stored indoors, so no harsh temps. Has it gone bad?? I know thread wrap epoxy can sometimes do this, but I've never seen this happen before with rod bond. Do I need to order new resin? I mixed up a small batch 1:1 and the hardener made it all smooth and such, but dont want an issue as I am building some heavy rods now, and dont need issues with the reel seats, gimbals and such. Thanks alot. Cheers, Ted Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 01/14/2011 10:22AM by Ted Kamenecka. Re: rodbond question
Posted by:
Billy Vivona
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Date: January 14, 2011 10:25AM
No problems TEd Re: rodbond question
Posted by:
Robert A. Guist
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Date: January 14, 2011 10:44AM
Hello Everyone.
Good to go. Bob, New Bern, NC. Re: rodbond question
Posted by:
Ron Schneider
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Date: January 14, 2011 11:08AM
Warming any of the 2 part epoxys that look "crystalized" will bring them back to normal. Best wishes, Ron Schneider Schneider's Rod Shop Mountain Home, Arkansas [www.schneidersrods.com] mtnron40@yahoo.com 870-424-3381 Re: rodbond question
Posted by:
Tom Kirkman
(Moderator)
Date: January 14, 2011 11:09AM
You can rejuvenate the resin portion by sitting the jar in a pan of very hot water for 15 to 20 minutes. It's still good and the original consistency can be returned if you wish.
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Posted by:
Ted Kamenecka
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Date: January 14, 2011 11:17AM
OK, thanks a lot guys, appreciate the quick response!!! As I said, never ever seen this before with rodbond. Love the stuff!
Cheers, Ted Re: rodbond question
Posted by:
roger wilson
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Date: January 14, 2011 02:18PM
Ted,
If you don't have the adhesive in a metal container, put the adhesive in the microwave for a few seconds. The microwave does a wonderful job to warm the adhesive and eliminate the crystals. Roger Re: rodbond question
Posted by:
Ted Kamenecka
(192.26.251.---)
Date: January 14, 2011 02:21PM
Roger, ok, thanks. It's in the plastic tub that it comes in. I think I will stay away from putting it in the microwave, though- one of these two components gives me a serious skin allergy if ever in contact, so want to keep it away from my food! It might be the hardener, though....but better safe than sorry. Re: rodbond question
Posted by:
roger wilson
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Date: January 14, 2011 04:34PM
Ted,
You are right to be concerned, but just open the lid on the container under question so that it sits loosely on the tub. Set the timer for about 15-20 seconds and you will be fine. Take care Roger p.s. Many folks buy an inexpensive small micro wave - just for their rod shop, since it is a handy thing to use for quick warm ups of different items. Re: rodbond question
Posted by:
PAUL BEAULIEU
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Date: January 14, 2011 09:18PM
Now that someone has mentioned it, I just realized that the itching and skin irritation on my hand(s) that occurs after doing grips & reel seat glue ups is related to Rod Bond. I don't build that many rods but I do love the stuff and woiuldn't use anything else. Pushing an EVA grip down a blank is messy business and invariably some RB winds up on my hands. Clean up hands with alcohol and warm soapy water but itchy red patch can last for hours but gone next day. Never realized I was allergic to something in RB. Anyone else?? Re: rodbond question
Posted by:
Russell Brunt
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Date: January 15, 2011 10:47AM
Paul, take it seriously. You doctor can run some tests. You may find there are certain foods to watch out for too. It generally gets worse.
Use good ventilation and gloves (nitrile, not rubber). NEVER use a solvent as that just washes it into your pores. Use waterless hand cleaner and wipe clean, then soap and water. Russ in Hollywood, FL. Re: rodbond question
Posted by:
PAUL BEAULIEU
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Date: January 15, 2011 09:29PM
Thanks, for the heads up. Good advice Re: rodbond question
Posted by:
Michael Mayo
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Date: January 17, 2011 08:47AM
I wear rubber nitrile gloves when I am gluing stuff up as it keeps my hands clean and the nasty stuff off. Michael Mayo Senior IT Support Engineer Milford, CT. "I work so I can Fish" Re: rodbond question
Posted by:
Chuck Mills
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Date: January 17, 2011 10:09AM
Michael Mayo Wrote:
------------------------------------------------------- > I wear rubber nitrile gloves when I am gluing > stuff up as it keeps my hands clean and the nasty > stuff off. I buy blue nitrile gloves by the box of 100 in a hardware store. ALWAYS wear gloves when using epoxy. _________________________________________ "Angling is extremely time consuming. That's sort of the whole point." - Thomas McGuane Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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