The Fishing Website : Discussion Forums : Mixing epoxy https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/ Tue, 09 Jun 2026 20:09:52 +0000 Sat, 03 Sep 2011 19:47:03 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.01 360 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=69625 <![CDATA[The Fishing Website : Discussion Forums]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Mixing epoxy : I thin my first sealer coats right...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=69625&PID=994243&title=mixing-epoxy#994243 Author: Badfish
Subject: 69625
Posted: 03 Sep 2011 at 7:47pm

I thin my first sealer coats right down, almost by a third. That lets the epoxy really soak into the thread and get right in deep. It works great, even more so if you use bigger threads. What ever size you use you'll find once you've sealed the thread your next coats will have far fewer bubbles.
Obviously you can't go thinning your top coats right down though.
]]> Sat, 03 Sep 2011 19:47:03 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=69625&PID=994243&title=mixing-epoxy#994243 <![CDATA[Mixing epoxy : Just warm the epoxy with heat...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=69625&PID=994214&title=mixing-epoxy#994214 Author: Dazza74
Subject: 69625
Posted: 03 Sep 2011 at 7:07pm

Just warm the epoxy with heat gun when mixing, will go real thin and clear and provides a better mix also. Will thicken again as it cools.]]> Sat, 03 Sep 2011 19:07:13 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=69625&PID=994214&title=mixing-epoxy#994214 <![CDATA[Mixing epoxy : pe5. wrote:Good tips cheers....]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=69625&PID=994203&title=mixing-epoxy#994203 Author: MarkE
Subject: 69625
Posted: 03 Sep 2011 at 6:33pm

Originally posted by pe5. pe5. wrote:

Good tips cheers. Mark what are you thining with
 
I just use normal Epoxy thinners. 4 or 5 drops per 15ml is all you need.
]]> Sat, 03 Sep 2011 18:33:14 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=69625&PID=994203&title=mixing-epoxy#994203 <![CDATA[Mixing epoxy : Don&#039;t thin epoxy it&#039;ll...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=69625&PID=994191&title=mixing-epoxy#994191 Author: Gareth27934
Subject: 69625
Posted: 03 Sep 2011 at 6:05pm

Don't thin epoxy it'll weaken the structure. Mix smaller batches and work it more.
 
I put my epoxy in a vacumn chamber and suck the bubbles out of it.
]]> Sat, 03 Sep 2011 18:05:49 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=69625&PID=994191&title=mixing-epoxy#994191 <![CDATA[Mixing epoxy : Good tips cheers. Mark what are...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=69625&PID=994186&title=mixing-epoxy#994186 Author: Senator.
Subject: 69625
Posted: 03 Sep 2011 at 5:35pm

Good tips cheers. Mark what are you thining with ]]> Sat, 03 Sep 2011 17:35:01 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=69625&PID=994186&title=mixing-epoxy#994186 <![CDATA[Mixing epoxy : I also thin my Epoxy down - this...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=69625&PID=994157&title=mixing-epoxy#994157 Author: MarkE
Subject: 69625
Posted: 03 Sep 2011 at 3:05pm

I also thin my Epoxy down - this will also help as the air bubbles can rise and escape much easier through a thinned (lower viscosity) mix. ]]> Sat, 03 Sep 2011 15:05:33 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=69625&PID=994157&title=mixing-epoxy#994157 <![CDATA[Mixing epoxy : mixing on tin foil is a good way...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=69625&PID=994141&title=mixing-epoxy#994141 Author: gtrbaby
Subject: 69625
Posted: 03 Sep 2011 at 1:57pm

mixing on tin foil is a good way to go. - bubbleless expoxy start from when and how you take it out of the bottles.....if you use a syringe - do it SLOWLY so you dont draw air in at the time - same thing when you squeeze it out - nice and slow.  I usually put the resin down first onto tinfoil - then the hardener in the middle of the resin - I use the top of my epoxy brush to mix it - nice small circles - mix slowly - keep the tip of the brush on the surface - dont lift it - if you do- you trap air.  it usually take 2-4 minutes to mix it right - goes from clear to streaky to clear again.  let it sit for a minute to get the bubbles (if any) to the top - use a gas torch to lightly go over it - to break the surface tension and release the trapped bubles 
 
- epoxy works thermotrophically - so it gets warm when it sets due to the chemical reaction - if you spread it ou on tinfoil  - it does not have the depth/concentration to go off quickly - so it is a double good idea - plus when you're done - you just screw up the tinfoil and into the bin
]]> Sat, 03 Sep 2011 13:57:41 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=69625&PID=994141&title=mixing-epoxy#994141 <![CDATA[Mixing epoxy : x 2 onwhat Marke says . ]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=69625&PID=993866&title=mixing-epoxy#993866 Author: Red Hunter
Subject: 69625
Posted: 02 Sep 2011 at 7:45pm

x 2 on what Marke says .]]> Fri, 02 Sep 2011 19:45:30 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=69625&PID=993866&title=mixing-epoxy#993866 <![CDATA[Mixing epoxy : Mix in small amounts (20ml is...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=69625&PID=993845&title=mixing-epoxy#993845 Author: MarkE
Subject: 69625
Posted: 02 Sep 2011 at 7:18pm

Mix in small amounts (20ml is more than enough on all but the biggest rods) - I use those small plastic shot glasses. Mix slowly and you should get minimal bubbles. Let sit for a few mins before use and you'll find most bubbles will dissapear.
Also, Store your Epoxy in the hotwater cupboard when not in use - keeps the viscosity down (especally over the winter months.)
]]> Fri, 02 Sep 2011 19:18:47 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=69625&PID=993845&title=mixing-epoxy#993845 <![CDATA[Mixing epoxy : Swt I&#039;ll try 2night ]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=69625&PID=993838&title=mixing-epoxy#993838 Author: Senator.
Subject: 69625
Posted: 02 Sep 2011 at 7:10pm

Swt I'll try 2night ]]> Fri, 02 Sep 2011 19:10:33 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=69625&PID=993838&title=mixing-epoxy#993838