I just found a box with U-40 Rod Bond that was purchased in 2009 (I have the receipt showing the order), and I want to know if it is okay to use. I did call Trondak and they said that it was fine, so I mixed up a small batch on some aluminum foil and left it on my desk for thirty-six hours to see what I get. Well, it is flexible like they claim, and there is a very slight tackiness to it, meaning that I put my finger into it and it feels a bit sticky but not enough to lift the 6"x6" piece of foil with the dried Rod Bond off of my desk.

So, am I okay in using it for installing my reel seat and butt cap, or should I place an order for a new batch? I wanted to glue up the handle today, but not at the cost of having an improperly mounted seat.

IT's fine, just do a better job measuring/mixing this time. If the resin is hard and chalky then stick it in teh microwave for 10 seconds at a time and check with a spatula until it's smoother. The surface usually stays chalky

It has no appreciable shelf life. It's fine.

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Thanks guys. I appreciate it.

Billy, I need to get to a customer site in South Amboy in the next month or two, so when I do I will let you know so that I can come by and purchase a blank or two.

Joe let me know when, I'm going fishing every day until mid September, so it will have to be at night unless the weather stinks. HAve fun with this build

There is a shelf life on Rod bond, the time limit is, when it is gone, an not a second before , just a little fun , have a good day,

William Sidney
AK