Epoxy Glue???

[John Terefenko]

Has anyone found an expoxy glue that has a longer open time than 5 min. If so what and where do you buy it??? Thanks

[Dick Strauss]

John,
I think a 20 min version is also commonly available. That is what I use...the 20 min version...just don't let it freeze (DAMHIKT!)

http://www.woodturnerscatalog.com/store/Adhesives___Glue___Stickfast_Epoxy___stickfast_epo xy?Args=

[Ken Fitzgerald]

John,

The cheapest epoxy I have found in my area is at a local Ace Hardware store. They used to carry 15 minute and 5 minute epoxy. Lately all they have had in stock is the 5 minute stuff.

[Bernie Weishapl]

I get the 30 min epoxy from Wal-Mart and haven't had any trouble with it. Home Depot also carries it but cheaper at Wally's.

[Grant Wilkinson]

Lee Valley Tools has a couple of different ones with open times up to one hour, full cure in 24 hours.

[Tom Lewis]

Places that sell golf clubs sell epoxy. Some I have used takes 24 hours to set. Once it sets up it is really strong. One place that sells it is,
www.golfworks.com (http://www.golfworks.com)

[Don Carter]

John:
I get the 30 minute and the 5 minute at Walmart. I believe it is Devcon. I also found some at Harbor Freight.

All the best.

Don

[David Christopher]

John, all the normal stores carry some epoxy called 2 ton epoxy and it has about 45 min work time

[M Toupin]

When only the very best will do...

http://www.westsystem.com/ss/

Mike

[Art Kelly]

West is the Gold Standard in the yachting world. Marine stores carry it, but not in smaller quantities.

I now use a generic brand sold by a big hobby store here in the Orlando area. It's in the model airplane & boat department. Have used it for years. They have a 5- and a 20-minute version. Both work good.

Be sure and hold it up to the light so you can see that there is no precipitate in either bottle. I have never had a failure-to-cure if it is clear and pours out of the bottle.

Art

[Leo Van Der Loo]

Use the regular Epoxy in a cool area/temperature and the open time is increased a lot, make it warm and it sets up fast HTH

[Jim McFarland]

I recommend the 205 (~10 min pot life) or 206 (~20 min pot life) West System kit from Lee Valley. Seems expensive at ~$60+shipping for 30+ ounces but I have been very pleased -- the included metering pumps made the mixing process "idiot-proof" (this from someone who has messed up epoxy mixes for years). For mixing in ~1 ounce quantities, I recommend the 1 ounce mixing cups as well. These are the perfect size for one pump of resin and hardener.

Epoxy kit: http://www.leevalley.com/wood/page.aspx?c=2&p=20016&cat=1,110,42965

Mixing cups: http://www.leevalley.com/garden/page.aspx?c=2&p=20009&cat=2,2070,33135

Stir sticks for mixing: http://www.leevalley.com/wood/page.aspx?c=2&p=45381&cat=1,110,42967

[robert hainstock]

I have used this product for over thirty years. It can be had at Brownells.com in two oz., or thirty five oz package. It has a long shelf life, is formulated to bond with wood, has a four hour setup time, and cleans up with household vinegar. While the setup time may seem too long, I have never found it to be a problem. :):)
Bob

[Kirk Miller]

John,
I have been using "U-40 Rod Bond" for years to assemble Fishing rod handles. I see they have a product out called Quick bond with a bit faster curing time.

http://www.u-40.com/rodbond.html

I am not sure what you intend to use it for but this is pretty bullet proof stuff. The rod bond even has some flex to it once it is cured.