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Rod dryer times
Posted by:
Gary Goldsmith
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Date: October 24, 2020 10:09AM
What's the rule of thumb for how long to keep the rod dryer turning after finishing? Re: Rod dryer times
Posted by:
Tom Kirkman
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Date: October 24, 2020 10:53AM
Until the finish will no longer sag. So this will vary with the finish and the temperature you're working in. At 70F and with most epoxies, you're going to be looking at from 2 to 3 hours. Always err on the side of a bit too long so you won't be faced with any surprises an hour after the turner has stopped.
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Posted by:
Robert Ford
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Date: October 24, 2020 01:52PM
I keep some finish in mixing cup handy and just check it. Never touch the epoxy on the rod! When the finish in the cup is solid I remove the rod and place it in a rack overnight to let it set up. I check my epoxy in the tin foil dish for fingeprints. You can tell when it's done. Then your rod is done! Re: Rod dryer times
Posted by:
John DeMartini
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Date: October 24, 2020 03:10PM
I always test the epoxy in the mixing cup first. A word of caution the mass of epoxy in the mixing cup may be more than the mass of the coating on the rod, epoxy in bulk will set up faster than the thin coating on the rod giving a false state of cure on the rod. Checking the mixing cup is a good sign that the epoxy was correctly mixed but I would allow more time before handling. If you really want to play safe coat a piece of scrap rod and let it stand doesn't mater if it sags we are only interested in the state of cure.
My experience has been 3 to 4 hours of turning is sufficient and I allow at least 24 hours before handling. I put in a lot of time and effort to build the rod so extra waiting time is good insurance. Have fun. Re: Rod dryer times
Posted by:
Gary Goldsmith
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Date: October 24, 2020 03:22PM
Thanks. I always give it 24 hours but have been leaving it in the dryer for 12 hours which seems overkill. Re: Rod dryer times
Posted by:
Russell Brunt
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Date: October 24, 2020 04:41PM
I'll only add that a UPS can be a smart addition if you plan on leaving the rod unattended. Russ in Hollywood, FL. Re: Rod dryer times
Posted by:
Robert A. Guist
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Date: October 24, 2020 05:23PM
Hello Gary.
It stands for "Un-interrupted Power Supply" Tight Wraps & Tighter Lines. Bob, New Bern, NC. Re: Rod dryer times
Posted by:
ben belote
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Date: October 24, 2020 07:33PM
if your a hobbiest, and just build a few rods per year..hand turning is enough and only takes two or three hours per rod.i use a cooking timer and check the mixing cup as i go along.. Re: Rod dryer times
Posted by:
Gary Goldsmith
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Date: October 24, 2020 07:57PM
Thanks Ben. I am a hobby builder but I bought a power wrapper/dryer. Re: Rod dryer times
Posted by:
David Parsons
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Date: October 25, 2020 09:52AM
I have a 6 hour timer hooked up to my dryer this seems to be enough time for most epoxy . Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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