KR> thinning epoxy (Hughes Glue)

2008-10-12 Thread Mick Myal
I enjoyed Mr. Woods' comments. Years ago when Resorcinol was the FAA standard for aircraft wood glues I came up with a formula that was widely used until 1:1 ratio T88 came on the scene. Hughes in Detroit worked with me to come up with FPL 16A. Essentially formula FPL 16 (Forest Products La

KR> thinning epoxy (Hughes Glue)

2008-10-12 Thread Larry&Sallie Flesner
At 03:23 PM 5/21/2007, you wrote: >Hughes in Detroit worked with me to come up with FPL 16A. > Essentially formula FPL 16 (Forest Products Laboratory) was modified >by addition of more MEK to improve penetration. The end ratio was 10:1. >The whole story was reported in Sport Aviation in the Octo

KR> thinning epoxy (Hughes Glue)

2008-10-12 Thread Sid Jongsma
Hi Mick I spoke with you several times about HUGHES GLUE when I began an all wood CA65 airplane project: about 20 years ago. (wher did the time go? I found to be a wonderful glue I is still my favorite glue and is relativly easy to use if you are careful . . >I enjoyed Mr. Woods' comments. >

KR> thinning epoxy

2008-10-12 Thread Harold Woods
Hi Netters, There is only one way to thin a thick epoxy properly. You must purchase a "reactive dilutant". It is a substance that has properties like epoxy, in that it will react with the hardener that you are using, thus your mix some of it with the thick epoxy resin that you are going to use.

KR> Thinning epoxy in the winter

2008-10-12 Thread Ron Eason
Some people ask me about this subject. Here is something's to think about. Thinning EpoxyThinning Epoxy Thinning epoxy means lowering its viscosity. Low viscosity epoxy flows better, is easier to roll or brush, and saturates fiberglass fabric quickly. There are two methods of temporarily thinni

KR> Thinning epoxy in the winter

2008-10-12 Thread Brian Kraut
Eason Sent: Wednesday, October 06, 2004 11:32 PM To: KRnet Subject: KR> Thinning epoxy in the winter Some people ask me about this subject. Here is something's to think about. Thinning EpoxyThinning Epoxy Thinning epoxy means lowering its viscosity. Low viscosity epoxy flows better, is easie

KR>thinning epoxy

2008-10-12 Thread Mark Langford
NetHeads, Larry Capps sent me some interesting info on thinning epoxy. It was written by the folks at West Systems, but probably applies to all of them to some extent. Two different articles, at: http://www.krnet.org/misc/thinning_epoxy.html and http://www.krnet.org/misc/thinning_epoxy.pdf Mar

KR>thinning epoxy

2008-10-12 Thread larry severson
These absolutely apply when bonding. However, my comments were restricted to using dry micro as a filler/leveler. >Two different articles, at: > >http://www.krnet.org/misc/thinning_epoxy.html and >http://www.krnet.org/misc/thinning_epoxy.pdf Larry Severson Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (714) 968-98