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Re: 2022 what did you do today?
« Reply #980 on: August 08, 2022, 01:33:25 PM »
So what are you going to use this epoxy for?  Never seen that brand before. :dunno:
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Re: 2022 what did you do today?
« Reply #981 on: August 08, 2022, 01:43:32 PM »
Most finishers dread orange peel :o

I like it :thumbsup:

There is a difference between a splatter texture, a matte finish, and orange peel bro... Orange peel is caused by applying too much material with too much air pressure, and getting to close to the surface when spraying. looks like an orange peel.... I like a nice even matte finish myself like this one.






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Re: 2022 what did you do today?
« Reply #982 on: August 08, 2022, 01:53:42 PM »


There is a difference between a splatter texture, a matte finish, and orange peel bro... Orange peel is caused by applying too much material with too much air pressure, and getting to close to the surface when spraying. looks like an orange peel.... I like a nice even matte finish myself like this one.

I'm surprised nobody is doing a hot solvent wrinkle finish :biglaugh:  Talk about some texture!

The epoxy is actually a well known brand. It's 100% solids, so I can use it for variety of tasks. At 800cps, it will be good for laminating for sure. I will thicken it up with some powdered silica and do some adhesive testing.
It also sold as a coating, so maybe it can be thinned and sprayed as a sealer or base coat?


Just for perspective, 1.5 gallons of EA-40 would set you back $1.90 an ounce
                              1.5 gallons of MAX@Craigs set me back  $  .18 an ounce

Not that I would suggest anybody substitute MAX for EA-40. But it's worth keeping your eyes open for good deals. At that price, I can afford to screw up.
That cost for EA-40 is before shipping, which should push it over $2.00 an ounce.
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Re: 2022 what did you do today?
« Reply #983 on: August 08, 2022, 03:46:04 PM »
I was just curious…..That is a great price for epoxy. But I have no intention of experimenting with different epoxy on high quality custom bows.

 The EA-40 by the two gallon kit is the best price, but shipping is a factor. But I found a distributor on the west coast that isn’t too bad for shipping now.

I have purchased the 6 quart cases for years just for the convenience of using two quarts open at a time. Having  two gallon containers open to the air is not a good thing in a small shop volume……But Now that I have this calking tube application  going on, I’ll definitely go back to buying the 2 gallon kits and just fill a bunch of calking tubes. That is a very slick system.  I usually go through about 3-4 gallons a year when I’m staying busy.

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Re: 2022 what did you do today?
« Reply #984 on: August 08, 2022, 04:18:58 PM »
How will you be using that epoxy? That’s an amazing price!

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Re: 2022 what did you do today?
« Reply #985 on: August 08, 2022, 05:17:41 PM »
How will you be using that epoxy? That’s an amazing price!

I agree!  I will for sure use it for hand layups, G-10 and such. I'm waiting for a TDS from the manufacturer.
Like to see the physical characteristics. First thing I am going to do is glue up some wood and glass lam scraps to abuse.

I was just curious…..That is a great price for epoxy. But I have no intention of experimenting with different epoxy on high quality custom bows.

No worries, I had no intention of giving you any of my epoxy horde :biglaugh:
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Re: 2022 what did you do today?
« Reply #986 on: August 08, 2022, 06:11:32 PM »
I was just curious…..That is a great price for epoxy. But I have no intention of experimenting with different epoxy on high quality custom bows.

 The EA-40 by the two gallon kit is the best price, but shipping is a factor. But I found a distributor on the west coast that isn’t too bad for shipping now.

I have purchased the 6 quart cases for years just for the convenience of using two quarts open at a time. Having  two gallon containers open to the air is not a good thing in a small shop volume……But Now that I have this calking tube application  going on, I’ll definitely go back to buying the 2 gallon kits and just fill a bunch of calking tubes. That is a very slick system.  I usually go through about 3-4 gallons a year when I’m staying busy.

Kirk

Just spray this stuff in the gallon cans and close the lid.
The can seems empty when you get it. 
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Re: 2022 what did you do today?
« Reply #987 on: August 08, 2022, 09:29:57 PM »
That stuff would be great for house paint that you save for years, or other material you don't use often...  Cool! :thumbsup:
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Re: 2022 what did you do today?
« Reply #988 on: August 08, 2022, 09:35:33 PM »
Rough in shape. Had to shoot a coat of clear to see how it was going to look.

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Re: 2022 what did you do today?
« Reply #989 on: August 09, 2022, 09:02:58 AM »
Ok, call me a bone head, but I still have not figured out how to disable the flood of email notifications I get every time someone posts on a thread?
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Re: 2022 what did you do today?
« Reply #990 on: August 09, 2022, 09:35:43 AM »
I’ve figured out how to unsubscribe from a topic in the email notification, but I too can’t find the master switch to turn off notifications completely in the profile settings. Maybe a mod can help us out with this…I just reported it.  Kirk
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Re: 2022 what did you do today?
« Reply #991 on: August 09, 2022, 09:40:12 AM »
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Re: 2022 what did you do today?
« Reply #992 on: August 09, 2022, 09:47:54 AM »
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Re: 2022 what did you do today?
« Reply #993 on: August 09, 2022, 10:08:02 AM »
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Re: 2022 what did you do today?
« Reply #994 on: August 09, 2022, 11:08:39 AM »
Got it, thank you!
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Re: 2022 what did you do today?
« Reply #996 on: August 09, 2022, 07:06:50 PM »
Baby Vomit color, yum :laughing:
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Re: 2022 what did you do today?
« Reply #997 on: August 10, 2022, 12:05:19 PM »
I started working on my "Elg Bue" today. This is my representation of the 7000 year old Danish bow that Bue posted earlier this year.
 I cut out the back and side profiles on the bandsaw and brought it down to the lines with a farrier's rasp, Nicholson #49 and a scraper. Worked up quite a sweat. Now I remember why I prefer winter for bow making but I'll just suffer along with it.   :thumbsup:
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Re: 2022 what did you do today?
« Reply #998 on: August 10, 2022, 12:31:26 PM »
No pictures? I sure would like to see something other than a three piece Bikini curve eye candy bow ;)

Well its real hard and has a nice gloss, but it looks like a hair, fur and sandstorm blew thru last night


Thats OK, its getting polished and sealed. I won't use this encopoxy as a surface coat again, unless I build a Cleanroom first!   It sagged a little on the sides and shrunk away from the edges a little, so its definitely not a Gel Coat.

Next will be adhesive strength testing, caveman style
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Re: 2022 what did you do today?
« Reply #999 on: August 10, 2022, 04:04:25 PM »
Here's a few pics. Not much to see yet but I'm about ready to start reducing the limbs and get them bending.


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