: Hi All : Finally getting a chance to play with a boat, but, not mine. My
: brother purchased a Glen-L, "8 Ball" about a year ago and got a
: little out of wack with the stitches and sorta gave up until fishing
: season this year. I told him to bring it down and I'd play Chiropractor
: and get it back in shape. So, I've done that and it's ready to fillet,
: pull wires and attach seats and such. My question may be a no-brainer,
: but, would like to get some feedback anyway.

: Question:.... The Glen-L epoxy resin instructions say that you have to mix
: the epoxy first and then add the fillers. I'm working in approx. 90*+
: weather here and even in the 80's till 10:00 P.M. That will significantly
: cut down on my working time if I'm thinking correctly. So, I've heard that
: others have mixed their resin with the fillers and then added the
: hardener. As most epoxies are near the same, would I be correct in
: assuming that I may do the same with this brand? Does the adding of
: fillers retard or eccelerate the work time? I'm using micro-balloons and
: silica, as that is what his kit provided. No clue on the speed of hardener
: as the can is marked "Part B". I haven't tried any glassing or
: resin work as of yet, but, I'm sure I'm talking about mere minutes of
: working time here. My brother has worked with resin and fillers before on
: a little hot-rod he built and said that the fillers take a little work to
: mix into the resin, as they are so light they want to float on top. Sounds
: like fun, but, If I spend too much time mixing, then I will have a very
: large white blob-on-a-stick. I want to get this thing done so I can get to
: Great Auk. :) Thanks for any and all comments.

: Rehd

I went ahead and tried the putty mix today and with temp. around 93* I mixed the fillers into the resin first and then added the hardener( turns out to be slow hardener). I had approx. 10 minutes of practicle working time, and just finished lamenating the motor board, but, didn't have time to attach it. I'll just stick to small batches and my ice packs.

No fridge in the garage, and I don't drink, but, I'll make due with the ice packs inder the measuring cups. Should stretch it out a bit more. I've got an old plastic milk bottle and have cut the top off, down to about 2" deep and will use that to mix and use my epoxy from. That will spread it out and help delay the set time somewhat. Thanks !

Rehd