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Re: Military paint update & questions
By:Spidey
Date: 8/29/2000, 8:01 pm
In Response To: Military paint update & questions (Ross Leidy)

Hi Ross;

The easiest way I found to measure out small batches is with a scale. The volume vs. weight ratio is not perfect, but close enough. I used an analog postal scale initially, 16oz with 1 ounce major divisions, and could easily mix 1oz of 2:1 epoxy. I recently got a digital postal scale, and it resolves to 1 gram. It is best to put the digital scale in a ziplock bag, in case of spills and accidents . . . ;-) Just place a small cup on, zero the scale, and put the resin/hardener in however you choose.

Hope this helps, Spidey

Messages In This Thread

Military paint update & questions
Ross Leidy -- 8/29/2000, 10:49 am
Re: Military paint update & questions
Chris Casazza -- 8/30/2000, 6:54 am
Re: Careful with PLASTIC cups, etc.
John B. -- 8/30/2000, 8:29 am
Re: Military paint update & questions
Dean Trexel -- 8/29/2000, 8:25 pm
Re: watch it, Dean
Ross Leidy -- 8/30/2000, 8:49 am
Re: Military paint update & questions
Spidey -- 8/29/2000, 8:01 pm
Re: Military paint update & questions
Tony -- 8/31/2000, 6:47 pm
Re: That sounds like a mess
Spidey -- 8/31/2000, 7:05 pm
Syringes & Silicon!!
Andreas Albat -- 8/29/2000, 11:11 am