> Here's a little tip for measuring small amounts of epoxy - I got
> frustrated last night about midnight trying to (accurately) measure a
> small amount of epoxy for two scarf joints ... guessing a meniscus in a
> plastic spoon was a waste of time. Try using clear plastic drinking straws
> - just dip them into your jugs or cans of epoxy (separate straws for resin
> and hardener), get the level equal to any marks you've drawn on the straws
> with a pen, put your finger over the top, then withdraw and let the fluid
> run into your mixing container. I suppose this tip is obvious, but it
> might help a newbie who needs a little expoxy for a scarf, fastening
> guides to a fishing rod, etc. If anyone has a better method, please post!
> Thanks. Here's another way to mix a small batch of epoxy. Use a small cup, one that is clear (or an opaque one which I was able to obtain, mine was graduated in 20cc increments up to 100cc BUT WAS TAPERED!) Pre- measure the desired amount (using water as a medium) with a pipette or some kind of graduated liquid measuring device, access to any kind of laboratory equipment would help this method. Mark the levels for the desired mixture on the container/cup.This way you can pour the Parts of epoxy with pretty accurate results for the correct mixture without using the syringes (again, unless you want to )With this 100cc cup, I've marked many cups for different batch measures(12cc, 15cc, 24cc, 36cc, 45cc)but needed to make up more real small batches towards the end of my project.Experience is a wonderful thing and I'm just passing on my miniscule amount of knowledge and this BBS is the JEEVES in boat building.................Wayne G.