[pianotech] West Systems Six 10

[Terry Farrell]

Will - It's been years since I relied on counting "pump strokes" to  
meter epoxy - I use a scale to weigh it - that way I don't have to mix  
any more than I need.

Terry Farrell

On Feb 10, 2010, at 8:51 PM, William Truitt wrote:

> I believe that I have read that a number of people on the forum use  
> West Systems Epoxies for a variety of applications, so I thought I  
> would share the following:
>
> I went to my local Marine Supply store to replenish my West System  
> Epoxy.  I discovered the following new product from them and  
> purchased it a few days ago.  I’ve used it for several gluing jobs  
> and really like it’s performance.
>
> The product is West Systems Six 10 thickened epoxy adhesive.  It  
> comes in a 190 ML. self metering cartridge.  That means that the  
> resin and catalyst are contained in one tube the size of a caulk  
> tube.  Indeed, you place the cartridge in a caulk gun, remove the  
> retaining nut and plug, and squeeze out the quantity that you want  
> into a cup.  You then stir it and apply it to your project.  It has  
> a work time of 42 minutes at 72 degrees, and will turn to solid in 5  
> to 6 hours.  It has the consistency of a very thick paste, meaning  
> that it’s not runny.  When it’s dry it is whitish in color.  It also  
> comes with what they call a static mixer, which can be attached and  
> will mix the two parts as it threads through it.  (You can only use  
> that once, as the epoxy will set up in it).  It’s about 20 dollars  
> for a tube.
>
> What I really like about it is that it is a very convenient way to  
> use the epoxy.  It is less messy than what we normally do, and does  
> not require the pump handles.  You simply put it in the gun, squeeze  
> out the exact amount you want, put the cap on, and that is it.   
> There is far less waste, as we typically have to pump out more than  
> we will use with the pump system.  I really like the viscosity of  
> the paste – it will not drip.  So I think it will be ideal for  
> applications like gluing pinblocks to the rim and stretcher.
>
> Will Truitt

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