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Preserving Epoxy (Epoxicles ???)



 
 
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Old August 31st 06, 03:50 AM posted to rec.aviation.homebuilt
steveukman
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Default Preserving Epoxy (Epoxicles ???)

Thanks for all the ideas. I really appreciate the helpful nature and
experience of this group. I most certainly will be doing materials
testing .... the first few ribs were going to be sacrificially tested
anyway .... finally a use for a teenage son and a Bowflex!!!.

I had tried syringes (from a photographic chemical supplier), but the
epoxy seems way too thick to dispense accurately in really small
quantities by this method or by pouring. I have some 80 year old
chemical balance scales that are good to .01g .... but goop management
seems to be the limiting factor.

The glue that I am using is called "Hexcel" by Aircraft Spruce,
described as similar to T88 and the 'slow cure' version seems to have a
great pot life.

Thanks
Steve

Dennis Johnson wrote:
"steveukman" wrote in message
oups.com...
I am seeking advice about mixing and storing epoxy.


For 15 bucks you can buy an electronic scale on EBay with an accuracy of a
tenth of a gram that will allow you to mix tiny batches of epoxy.
Personally, I wouldn't feel comfortable with using previously frozen, mixed
epoxy for an airplane unless the epoxy manufacturer okayed it, but I'm a
coward. My advice is to get an accurate scale and only mix as much as you
need.

By the way, which epoxy are you using that has a 2.5 hour pot life in the
Texas heat?

Best,
Dennis Johnson
Legacy #257, first flight expected in three months


 




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