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John Terefenko
02-15-2009, 3:35 PM
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
02-15-2009, 3:41 PM
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
02-15-2009, 3:52 PM
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
02-15-2009, 4:05 PM
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
02-15-2009, 4:07 PM
Lee Valley Tools has a couple of different ones with open times up to one hour, full cure in 24 hours.
Tom Lewis
02-15-2009, 6:16 PM
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
02-15-2009, 7:05 PM
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
02-15-2009, 7:33 PM
John, all the normal stores carry some epoxy called 2 ton epoxy and it has about 45 min work time
M Toupin
02-15-2009, 7:41 PM
When only the very best will do...
http://www.westsystem.com/ss/
Mike
Art Kelly
02-15-2009, 7:55 PM
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
02-16-2009, 12:59 AM
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
02-16-2009, 1:22 AM
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
02-16-2009, 9:29 AM
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
02-16-2009, 1:17 PM
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.
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