I use the larger kits of finish and glue, and am wondering if you guys use a regular light bulb to heat finish, or a lower power heat lamp style?

I just set the epoxy on a stool in front of my space heater.

just purchase a cheap candle jar warmer. Its quick and effective.

Regular bulb

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I used a candle warmer once and that was the last time. The time got away from me and I found the plastic bottle had start to melt and epoxy was all over the place. I now just set them in from a small heater during the winter months or I nuke them during the summer months if need be ( actually spring and fall).

Hello Marc.

I just put the bottles in real hot water, wipe off the water and pour.

Tight Wraps & Tighter Lines.

Bob,

New Bern, NC.

X2 with hot water. Works great and is very simple. I've also used my space heater but have found the water warms the epoxy more evenly.

Heat lamp is better for the job. Be careful not to over do it. 25 W at the right height should be enough.

Store it inside your home somewhere. That way you shouldn't ever need to heat it.

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If your place is at least 60 - 70 degrees why do you want to heat it
If you are using high build and want to thin it - Use a light finish

Bill - willierods.com

I only heat my epoxy when I see the white crystals in the bottles. I just mix and apply.

my rod shop is heated to 70-71 deg. - finish seems a little thick at that temp. Do you guys just use it at room temp? I know it pulls a lot nicer into the syringes, with less bubbles when warmer.

Thanks - Marc

Keep it simple - that's all I can handle!

That's not considered cold by any means, although having the epoxy at closer to 75F does make it handle a bit more easily for measuring and mixing.

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I find that I applying a bit thicker and use a little heat on the wrap and it thins out Nicely

My basement (woodworking) shop is between 65 and 68 degrees. As a novice my first experience with epoxy was frustrating, but I tried several brands and found one that works really well in my environment. Plenty thin enough to go on easily, plenty of pot life since I work slow, and bubbles release easily by blowing on them. While I will warm part A & B before mixing, I never apply heat after mixing or applying. Perhaps you're limiting yourself by not trying other finishes, especially the lite finishes. Each finish has it's own personality and behaves different than others.

John Shear
Chippewa Falls, WI