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High Build
Posted by: Larry Sehnal (135.245.49.---)
Date: January 11, 2013 02:51PM

I recently used Pro Kote high build for the first time,the resin was so thick it was difficult to draw into a syringe even after warming just wondering if this is normal.
Thanks Larry

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Re: High Build
Posted by: David Dosser (---.columbus.res.rr.com)
Date: January 11, 2013 08:38PM

I had the same problem. I liked the results, but it is very thick.

David Dosser
Coshocton, OH

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Re: High Build
Posted by: roger wilson (---.hsd1.mn.comcast.net)
Date: January 12, 2013 01:21AM

Larry,
When you have this problem, use a syringe that has a larger hole in the end. Then, it is easy to draw the material into the syringe.

I use a rather large syringe for mixing up rod building epoxy. This is a very thick epoxy. To use, I have syringes that are about 1 inch in diameter. I cut the tip of the syringes off, and drill a 1/4 inch hole in the end of the syringe.

It is very easy to draw up equal parts of part A and part B, of this very thick epoxy with this large syringe, with the large hole in the end.

Good luck
Be safe
Roger

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Re: High Build
Posted by: Scott Backholm (---.hsd1.ma.comcast.net)
Date: January 12, 2013 11:26AM

I had the same problem, I couldnt even draw anything. I emailed MH and was told to warm it in water to get rid of that. I havent tried it yet. I warm my epoxy in water usually anyways, but this was so thick I was concerned, so I stopped

"My biggest fear in life is that when I die, my wife will sell my fishing gear for what I said I paid for it."

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Re: High Build
Posted by: frank kurant (---.hsd1.vt.comcast.net)
Date: January 12, 2013 08:27PM

here's an easy way to measure epoxy from a squeeze bottle....I have done this for years and it works for me. I take bottle "A" and squeeze a line on a postcard size card(like the free ones you get inside almost all magazines)...then I take Bottle "B" and squeeze a line the same diameter and the same length as I just did with bottle "A". presto...2 equal lines of epoxy...the longer the lines the more epoxy...then I just use a scraper to join and mix,,,doesn't hurt to warm em up,either

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