> Thanks for the info. I forwarded it to my wife, hopefully she'll get it
> before sanding it today (Have I got a good wife or what?)

> Would a blow dryer or heat gun be good (safer?) I think this particular
> epoxy is flammable (lacquer thinner cleanup recommended)

Mark,

Quite welcome!

A hot air gun or blow dryer will work, but because the intake is picking up air from the room, any dust is going to be deposited on the epoxy. The torch aspirates on a more gentle basis. Just keep the flame moving and just barely above the surface.

None of the epoxies that I am aware of are volatile. Lacquer thinner is not an ingredient in the epoxy resin or hardener. To be on the safe side, spread a small amount of the mixed epoxy on a safe surface and test using the torch.

Should you ever need to thin an epoxy mix with a flammable material, such as denatured alcohol, do not expose that mix to open flame. (ie: thinning the epoxy so that it will achieve a deeper penetration on bare wood.)

The manufacture is recommending lacquer thinner as a solvent to clean up non cured resin. Which by the way, is in my opinion, not wise advise! Solvents clean by diluting the epoxy to the point that the tool, area, or yourself can be wiped and/or washed. This is ok for the tools and other items, but certainly not your hands!!

Solvents are absorbed into the skin along with the epoxy chemicals. The hardener contains amine which is toxic and will attack the liver over a period of continued absorption. Also wear latex or vinyl gloves when working with epoxy! Even the solvents alone can be harmful.

Clean tools with denatured alcohol, (works better than other solvents with epoxy), clean hands with original formula "GoJo", (available at most auto supply stores), then wash with soap and water.

Yes you do have a good wife!! Be sure you keep reminding her that she's great!

Regards, Patrick