2022 what did you do today?

[Kirkll]

So what are you going to use this epoxy for?  Never seen that brand before.

[Kirkll]

Most finishers dread orange peel

I like it

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.

[Buggs]

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   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.

[Kirkll]

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

[onetone]

How will you be using that epoxy? That’s an amazing price!

[Buggs]

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

[Mad Max]

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. 
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PN45KW2?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

[Kirkll]

That stuff would be great for house paint that you save for years, or other material you don't use often...  Cool!

[Appalachian Hillbilly]

Rough in shape. Had to shoot a coat of clear to see how it was going to look.

[Buggs]

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?

[Kirkll]

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

[Rob DiStefano]

Profile, Modify Profile, Notifications.

[Buggs]

Not seeing the notifications?

[Rob DiStefano]

Click on the down arrows for the last two options in order to select the function(s) you require.

[Buggs]

Got it, thank you!

[Buggs]

Decided to test out the cheap epoxy as a surface coat. Added a little powder silica for body and about 1% color

The color is Baby Vomit

Actually it looks like Margarine. It leveled out fine, but its taking a long time to tack off. As dusty as my shop is, it's going to look like a relief map by the time it cures

Material cost: $0.72

[Mad Max]

Baby Vomit color, yum

[Pat B]

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.   

[Buggs]

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

[Pat B]

Here's a few pics. Not much to see yet but I'm about ready to start reducing the limbs and get them bending.