bedding and bonding
I've got a few projects that need to be bedded and glued. I've used accra glass before and find it pretty easy to use. I don't use much, just a little bit now and again. My problem is most of the stuff hardens up before I can use it. Is there anything I can do to keep it longer ? Is there a different product that works as well that won't harden up after a couple months?
Jack Kuzepski |
it hardens without being mixed?
i have kept the separate parts for a year or more in a sealed jar |
"Red box" Acra-Glas changed somehow about five years ago. The resin partially hardens on its own after time. I once called Brownells about this, and while they admitted to the problem, could suggest no solution - other than buying a new package of the stuff. Now that I think about it, that may be the psychology behind the resin hardening...
Nonetheless, it's the best stuff out there. And it's not that expensive. |
Thanks for the reply, I just hate seeing good stuff go bad, was hoping there was a trick like freezing it to keep it good.
Jack Kuzepski |
I have had two parts of acraglass here for over 2 years and both are still just fine. The hardener will change consistency with temperature, but that is it.
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epoxy can be brought back to life if you microwave it, be careful and do it for 5 seconds at a time. of course in their separate containers. system 3 people told me of this. brownells just wants to sell you more I have done this on 10 yrs old epoxy and it WORKS.
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Microwave X2
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i learn more everyday good info fellos....charlie
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Thanks for that tip with the microwave. It seemed like it hardened up after 6-7 months I still have the stuff, couldn't just throw it out without asking. I was very careful about covering the separate jars tightly right after use. Am glad I held on to it. My stuff is the accra glass gel. I think next time I buy some I'll buy the red (regular).
Jack Kuzepski |
You may find this hard to believe but I had some for 20 years and it still worked. I just used a heat gun to soften it.
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