: Hi Rehd;

: I work in 90F+ temps and 75%RH+ conditions all the time in FL, so I've gotten
: accustomed to the faster cure timetable . . . First off, I've done it both
: ways - That is, mix the "stuff" with the resin first, or mix the
: resin and hardener first & then add the "stuff." Doesn't
: make a whole lotta' difference, as long as you "Beat the Clock."

: The most important single ingredient is to keep your mixed epoxy from
: remaining in a large mass - - I have a cured cup-shaped lump of epoxy with
: a brush sticking out of it that serves as my reminder . . . I left 3-4 oz
: of epoxy in a nice cup-sized container while I diddled with getting cloth
: into position. The steam and heat were somewhat unexpected. It does look
: cool, but a waste of time and epoxy.
: These days I mix in my "stuff" (by whichever means you choose,
: either way works fine), and then proceed to smear it thinly around the cup
: I'm working out of. That keeps the mixture from accelerated curing, and
: gives me up to an hour to work with it. Keep the mixture spread thin, and
: you won't have a chemical fire to contend with . . . I did it tonight, and
: even with 93F+ temps I had more working time than I needed by 3x . . .

: Best Regards, Spidey

Hey Spidey

I was thinkin that if it was mixed first and the fillers added, that meant that you were losing working time as the chemical reaction is going the whole time. I have considered using some of my cold-paks from my knee surgery and freezing them in the flat position, and setting the epoxy mix on it while I work. That would lengthen my time also I imagine. I'll definitely be working in small batches until I get used to it. Right now, just fillets and in a day or so, the taped seams. Then, little brother gets it back and I can start on mine.

You been getting any of that rough weather down your way? I've been seeing a few storms out that way, but, maybe North of you. What ya workin on these days? I've been off a couple of times this month, and haven't caught up with all that's been happenin'. Later,

Rehd