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Re: Raka timeline
By:John B.
Date: 3/18/2000, 11:10 pm
In Response To: Raka timeline (Dale Frolander)

> While we've got you on the line. Approximately how long is the time that I
> will need to wait between coats of resin before applying the next coat. In
> other words if I wait too long, I'll have to sand it and only have a
> mechanical bond, if I apply the next coat too soon the cloth will be
> floating in resin.

> I will be using RAKA 127/350 in my house @ 68 degrees F.

> I just need a time range so I'm sure to have free time set aside when it's
> time for the next coat.

> Thanks, Dale

Hi Dale, FWIW, I was using 127/350 last night (see above post about measuring small amounts of epoxy) @ 68 degrees F. Guesstimating from the results on my scarf joints and the remains of the epoxy in the plastic cup, it seems 8-12 hrs. might be about right ... the literature states that 125/350 can be sanded after 12 hrs (I think)., but it seemed to me that it was still too tacky to sand at that point. Will be interesting to hear what Larry says...

Messages In This Thread

raka homepage down????
Jay Roberts -- 3/17/2000, 6:12 pm
more than one way to skin a cat
Jay Roberts -- 3/19/2000, 6:14 pm
Re: raka homepage down????
Larry Steeves -- 3/18/2000, 12:50 pm
Raka timeline
Dale Frolander -- 3/18/2000, 6:16 pm
Re: Raka timeline
Larry Steeves -- 3/19/2000, 12:17 pm
Thanks Larry (EOM)
Dale Frolander -- 3/19/2000, 1:09 pm
Re: Raka timeline
John B. -- 3/18/2000, 11:10 pm
Re: raka homepage down????
Shawn Baker -- 3/18/2000, 3:15 pm
Must have been my big order
Dale Frolander -- 3/17/2000, 6:16 pm