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pac bay epoxy mixer
Posted by:
Dick Ross
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Date: March 08, 2011 10:17PM
i have had my mixer for a little over a year now and was just wondering, those that have one, does your mixing rod stay in one place and spin or does it move all around the cup? I think it is supposed to stay in one spot so I hold the back of my brush against the top of it lightly so that it spins in one place. My mixes come out good but it seems like I should be able to turn it on and not have to watch it. Re: pac bay epoxy mixer
Posted by:
Chuck Mills
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Date: March 08, 2011 11:11PM
If it's too cold in the shop mine sticks and spins. I have to warm the metal cylinder a bit if I'm using hi-build. You can also increase teh angle of the mixer by placing something under the back. If I heat the shop about 70F all is well. _________________________________________ "Angling is extremely time consuming. That's sort of the whole point." - Thomas McGuane Re: pac bay epoxy mixer
Posted by:
matt willey
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Date: March 08, 2011 11:11PM
I got a mixer and metal mixer moves a bit but still rotates I found if you don't clean metal mixer sticks and just go around and it take just a little bit Re: pac bay epoxy mixer
Posted by:
Ron Weber
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Date: March 08, 2011 11:32PM
Mine moves a little at the start, then after a minute or so stays pretty stationary, but room is 70 to 78 degrees and bottles are warmed up a little before mixing. Ron Weber Re: pac bay epoxy mixer
Posted by:
Bill Eshelman
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Date: March 09, 2011 05:23AM
Mine does not have the rod, it uses the stainless steel marbles. The only time it gives me problems is when I forget to remove them from the epoxy cup. That stuff relly sets up hard.
Bill Ohio Rod Builders Canton, Ohio Re: pac bay epoxy mixer
Posted by:
Barry Thomas Sr
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Date: March 09, 2011 07:37AM
I use Stainless Ball Bearings 1/2"-3/4" Re: pac bay epoxy mixer
Posted by:
Chad Huderle
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Date: March 09, 2011 08:58AM
I don't have a mixer but instead just open the jaws of one of my drying motors. The 3 oz. plastic cups I use fit perfectly into the jaws. I just tilt the motor back against the wall and it makes a great epoxy mixer.
I always warm the resin and hardener before adding them to the cup along with a 1/2" ball bearing. Once it starts turning I hold a hair dryer to the bottom outside of the cup for about 30 seconds. It warms everything just enough so there are no problems with the ball bearing sticking. After 2 minutes I gently blow through a straw against the inside edge of the cup to force any epoxy that's riding above the ball bearing back down into the mix. Thanks, Chad Huderle Huderle Custom Rods Prior Lake, MN Re: pac bay epoxy mixer
Posted by:
Charles Palmer
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Date: March 09, 2011 09:20AM
I have had the mixer for over a year and it is a great tool. I quickly abandoned the use of the metal mixing rod and just use a large, flat mixing stick. So, while not a hands off process, the mixer rotates the epoxy and I just hold the mixing stick to the side of the plastic mixing cup for about 3-4 minutes or until the epoxy runs clear. The mixing stick ensures that the epoxy folds over itself. I get a perfect mix every time with little effort other than holding the mixing stick in the cup. Re: pac bay epoxy mixer
Posted by:
David Dosser
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Date: March 09, 2011 09:56AM
I do what Chad does, it works really well. My fast dryer is 18 rpm. I use it leaned back at an angle to mix epoxy with a ball bearing. A friend of mine (Roy) who is a member here showed me how to make a wooden holder that allows the dryer to sit at an angle. If you read this, thanks Roy. David Dosser Coshocton, OH Re: pac bay epoxy mixer
Posted by:
philip hardy
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Date: March 09, 2011 11:02AM
David,
Maybe you could share the design of the wooden holder? Philip Re: pac bay epoxy mixer
Posted by:
David Dosser
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Date: March 09, 2011 12:26PM
Yes, I'll measure it and try to post a pic when I get a chance. David Dosser Coshocton, OH Re: pac bay epoxy mixer
Posted by:
roger wilson
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Date: March 10, 2011 12:12AM
Charles,
I like your idea the best. I like the convenience of being able to simply wipe down the mixing stick - ready for a new batch. Simple with little hassle. Never any worrys about the balls not turning, or the rods not rolling. Also, you don't have to dig into the mix to get the balls or the rollers out of the mix to wipe down for the next batch. Roger Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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