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Re: Epoxy: Microballoons
By:Robert N Pruden
Date: 7/27/2011, 12:25 pm
In Response To: Re: Epoxy: Microballoons (Jay Babina )

: You can mix just about anything with epoxy. Sawdust, talcum powder,
: metal particles, corn starch, microballons, collodial silcia,
: sand etc. The ratio is up to you according how thick you want
: it. MIcrobaloons make a lighter mixture and easier to sand than
: other fillers. Fumed colloidal Silica (Cabosil) has the unique
: advantage in that it won't sag. If you make a fillet, many
: mixtures will sag whereas cabosil won't. Don't worry about
: compatibility with brands.

You got that right, Jay! I have swept up sawdust on the shop floor to get some filler for an end pour or two. Why waste good detritus when you can perpetuate it in epoxy. :))

Robert N Pruden

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Epoxy: Microballoons
Damian Wentzel -- 7/26/2011, 8:50 pm
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Glen Smith -- 7/26/2011, 9:07 pm
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Robert N Pruden -- 7/27/2011, 12:19 pm
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Jay Babina -- 7/27/2011, 6:41 am
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Robert N Pruden -- 7/27/2011, 12:25 pm
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Mike Bielski -- 7/27/2011, 12:29 pm
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StephenHJ -- 7/27/2011, 12:52 pm
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Mike Bielski -- 7/27/2011, 1:32 pm
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Bill Hamm -- 7/29/2011, 10:18 am
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Mike Bielski -- 7/29/2011, 10:28 am
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Bill Hamm -- 7/29/2011, 10:34 am
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Jay Babina -- 7/27/2011, 3:14 pm
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StephenHJ -- 7/27/2011, 12:50 pm
Re: Epoxy: Microballoons *PIC*
Dave Houser -- 7/27/2011, 9:30 pm
Totally agree! *NM*
Glen Smith -- 7/27/2011, 10:40 pm
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Mike Bielski -- 7/28/2011, 9:29 am
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Bill Hamm -- 7/29/2011, 10:45 am