Message-Id: <3.0.5.32.19980611191239.007a58f0@sowega.net>
Date: Thu, 11 Jun 1998 19:12:39 -0400
To: baidarka@lists.intelenet.net
From: Wynne Eden <graymare@sowega.net>
Subject: Re: [baidarka] Dyson Baidarka and Epoxy of Choice. (fwd)
In-Reply-To: <35801CE9.F4753DF1@Planet.eon.net>
At 12:07 PM 6/11/98 -0600, you wrote:
>The question then is MAS efficacious enough to bond with Aluminum
>etc. and is is viscous enough to penetrate the weave of braided nylon
>60Lb test line?
>
>Regards,
>
>Philip
If you need to increase viscosity, you add filler (microballoons,
cab-o-sil, wood flour or plain old talcum powder.
To get a good bond to aluminum you use an etching agent.
Try this link to Gougeon Brothers, manufacturer of West brand marine
epoxies and Pro Set structural adhesives:
http://www.concentric.net/~Gougeon/
They have a detailed explanation of how to use their products and on epoxy
use in general, as does System Three (but I don't have them bookmarked, so
you gotta find them yourself.. :-)
The eposy will coat the weave of the line, but probably not structurally
bond, since it can't soak into it. This won't matter, it will still be
VERY strong with the amount that will coat your line.
Thicken with whatever you use until you have a peanut butter-like
consistency (smooth, not crunchy). Then get a good layer pushed down into
the weave/grain of the line. Using a tongue depressor should make this
doable.
Good luck
Wynne
Americus, GA
USA