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Re: Epoxy: How do you mix epoxy and for how long?
By:Reg Lake
Date: 8/4/2008, 1:59 pm

: Someone told me today that epoxy should be stirred slowly and not whipped
: since the faster speed might get too much air in the resin. I have been
: using throw away chopstick that are still joined at the top and mixing for
: at least 60 seconds. Speed was rapid and the batches were no larger that 6
: to 8 pumps from the pumps CLC sent me. Resin is MAS.

: Things were going pretty good till I tried 2 oz cloth which came out pretty
: cloudy but seems to be solid. If I only knew what I was doing.......
: Thoughts?

I have made it a habit to stir to a 200 count, whether it is an ounce or a pint, scraping the sides about 6-8 times in the process. Works better for me than looking at my watch and pouring out epoxy in the process. A 50 count might work, but I am not going to chance it. If the expoxy is slow kicking I know I don't have to wonder if it is because of an inadequate mix.

Could your cloudy appearance be from moisture?

Reg

Messages In This Thread

Epoxy: How do you mix epoxy and for how long?
John Faas -- 8/3/2008, 10:27 pm
Re: Epoxy: How do you mix epoxy and for how long?
Reg Lake -- 8/4/2008, 1:59 pm
Re: Epoxy: How do you mix epoxy and for how long?
John Monroe -- 8/6/2008, 4:16 am
Re: Epoxy: How do you mix epoxy and for how long?
Bill Hamm -- 8/6/2008, 5:44 am
Re: Epoxy: How do you mix epoxy and for how long?
John Monroe -- 8/7/2008, 4:34 am
Re: Epoxy: How do you mix epoxy and for how long?
Bill Hamm -- 8/7/2008, 11:35 am
How do you mix epoxy and for how long?
Jay Babina -- 8/4/2008, 1:10 pm
Re: Epoxy: How do you mix epoxy and for how long?
Charlie -- 8/4/2008, 12:06 am
Re: Epoxy: How do you mix epoxy and for how long?
Mike Scarborough -- 8/4/2008, 7:35 am
Re: Epoxy: How do you mix epoxy and for how long?
Bill Hamm -- 8/5/2008, 4:56 am