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Re: Another way
By:John Monfoe
Date: 1/31/2001, 4:25 am
In Response To: Re: Another way (Spidey)

: Hi Scott;

: What I found to be the easiest way to measure epoxy in any quantity was
: through the use of a scale. A 1 lb. mechanical postal scale lets me mix
: quantities as low as an ounce accurately, and I now have a digital job (I
: keep it in a zip lock bag when I use it! :)) that resolves 1 gram. This
: method also lets you use the hundreds of little plastic cups that
: everything from applesauce to yogurt is packaged in. Just zero the scale
: with the cup on board before pouring/pumping epoxy.

: The slight difference between the volume/weight ratio of the resin and
: hardener has never been a problem, and I must have mixed hundreds of
: batches by now.

: Best Regards, Spidey

I have use pumps, balanced scales and diet scales measured in grams for weighing epoxy. My favorite and the one I feel most comfortable with is the diet scales. When you are mixing be sure you are scrapping the bottom and sides real well. But, two times I have seen the problem of epoxy not curing properly, go back to the company as their problem.

John

Messages In This Thread

Slow Epoxy and seams
Scott Hicks -- 1/30/2001, 12:57 am
Re: Slow Epoxy and seams
Jeff -- 1/30/2001, 9:25 pm
Re: question #2
Ross Leidy -- 1/30/2001, 12:49 pm
Mixing epoxy
Pete Rudie -- 1/30/2001, 12:36 pm
Re: Mixing epoxy
Scott Hicks -- 1/30/2001, 2:47 pm
Re: Another way
Spidey -- 1/30/2001, 7:35 pm
Re: Another way
John Monfoe -- 1/31/2001, 4:25 am
Caveat
Pete Rudie -- 1/31/2001, 12:30 pm
Re: You mean 1.96% error
Spidey -- 1/31/2001, 5:09 pm
Upon further reflection...
Pete Rudie -- 1/31/2001, 5:55 pm
Re: scale is better, but test your brand first.
Tony -- 2/1/2001, 7:11 pm
Re: Food Fight! :)
Spidey -- 1/31/2001, 7:09 pm
Re: So, the thing to do...
Grant Goltz -- 1/31/2001, 6:04 pm
Or, 58 1/1000's inch! :)
Spidey -- 1/31/2001, 5:50 pm
Slow Epoxy: GOOD-BYE!
Scott Hicks -- 1/31/2001, 4:48 pm
Re: Mixing epoxy
Pete Rudie -- 1/30/2001, 4:16 pm
Re: Slow Epoxy and seams
Charles Cooper -- 1/30/2001, 11:48 am
Re: Slow Epoxy and seams
David Hanson -- 1/30/2001, 9:35 am
Re: Slow Epoxy and seams
Scott Hicks -- 1/30/2001, 12:02 pm