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Re: Which Epoxy & Hardener do you recommend?
By:John Michne
Date: 3/12/2000, 6:41 pm
In Response To: Which Epoxy & Hardener do you recommend? (Robert Beggs)

Bob - I have never used anything but MAS epoxy, supplied by Newfound Woodworks. MAS has a slow hardener that is exceptional for wet out, giving the epoxy a good long time to "soak in" before it sets up. There is NO blush with MAS slow hardener - I have never washed a coat before putting on the next. They also have a fast hardener that I don't use straight - it does blush at full strength, but cures hard and fast. No good for fill coats, but makes a good quick setting glue. For fill coats, I use MAS slow with 25% fast added, being sure to get the proper overall 2:1 ratio. With this mix, there is also no blush.

Be sure to get back here if you have any more questions. Good luck building!

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Which Epoxy & Hardener do you recommend?
Robert Beggs -- 3/12/2000, 3:23 pm
Re: Which Epoxy & Hardener do you recommend?
Mike Hanks -- 3/13/2000, 4:29 pm
Re: Which Epoxy & Hardener do you recommend?
Jim Richardson -- 3/13/2000, 3:56 pm
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lee -- 3/12/2000, 6:59 pm
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Doug K -- 3/12/2000, 6:56 pm
Re: Which Epoxy & Hardener do you recommend?
Bill Heuser -- 3/13/2000, 7:59 am
Re: Which Epoxy & Hardener do you recommend?
John Michne -- 3/12/2000, 6:41 pm
Re: Which Epoxy & Hardener do you recommend?
Ross Leidy -- 3/12/2000, 6:00 pm