[pianotech] West Systems New Epoxy???

[Terry Farrell]

Thanks for showing me up Will - you let me reply and then you snuck  
this in there before my reply - didn't you!?!?!?!?!  Don't mess with  
Mr. Epoxy!!!!!    ;-)

In all honesty, I would rather just mix up a small amount by weight in  
a clear yogurt container and add whatever thickener I want. Not trying  
to be a spoiler or anything!

Terry Epoxy Man Farrell

On Mar 5, 2010, at 5:28 PM, William Truitt wrote:

> That was me, Joe.  It’ll cost you big money to find out.  J
>
> Here’s what I sent:
>
> “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.
>
> You can find out more info on the West Systems website.
>
> Will Truitt
>
>
>
>
>
> From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org]  
> On Behalf Of Joseph Garrett
> Sent: Friday, March 05, 2010 2:19 PM
> To: pianotech
> Subject: [pianotech] West Systems New Epoxy???
>
> A while back someone was talking about a West Systems Epoxy that was  
> very thick/minimum sag kind of stuff. Also was not the "two pumps of  
> this/two pumps of that/add this/add that" sort of thing. My usual  
> source for  a similar epoxy has gone bye bye.
> Also, how the heck do I access the Archives??!!! It's been so long,  
> I've forgotten. (oldtimers disease, I suspect!??<G>)
> Joe
>
>
> Joe Garrett, R.P.T. (Oregon)
> Captain, Tool Police
> Squares R I
>
>

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