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Re: S&G: newbie nightheron builder needs help
By:JohnK
Date: 9/22/2011, 9:11 pm
In Response To: Re: S&G: newbie nightheron builder needs help (ancient kayaker)

: The epoxy and hardener will have different specific gravities so
: the ratio when measured by weight will not be the same as the
: ratio by volume. Make sure you have the correct ratio for your
: preferred measuring method.

That's what I think I said or at least meant - The weight ratios are also usually given on the bottle. I use West Systems and they give
To measure 105 Resin and 205 or 206 Hardener - by weight or volume -, combine five parts resin with one part hardener.
To measure 105 Resin and 207 or 209 Hardener - by volume, combine three parts resin with one part hardener
- by weight, 3.5 parts resin-1 part hardener - I usually then make it seven to 2 and multiples of that for ease of operation. (I know the 7x table :-)
The 2 plastic cups method isn't as accurate as weighing and I find it slower. I use a sauce (ketchup) bottle to dispense the resin and hardener - something I learned here.
The weighing method I also learned here, but it was on a balance beam. My wife's electronic kitchen scales seemed more efficient.
Cheers
JohnK

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S&G: newbie nightheron builder needs help
susan -- 9/21/2011, 12:03 pm
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Bryan Kapteyn -- 9/21/2011, 12:49 pm
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Donovan -- 9/21/2011, 9:48 pm
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Bill Mayberry -- 9/22/2011, 8:47 am
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Bill Hamm -- 9/22/2011, 1:51 am
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Bill Hamm -- 9/22/2011, 1:56 am
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Bryan Kapteyn -- 9/22/2011, 7:17 am
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JohnK -- 9/22/2011, 3:25 am
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ancient kayaker -- 9/22/2011, 7:17 pm
Re: S&G: newbie nightheron builder needs help
JohnK -- 9/22/2011, 9:11 pm
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daan daniels -- 9/26/2011, 5:32 pm
Re: S&G: newbie nightheron builder needs help *PIC*
Dave Houser -- 9/27/2011, 4:06 pm
Thanks all!
susan -- 9/30/2011, 3:18 pm