can microfibers be mixed with epoxy permitting injection using WestMarine'ssyringes ?
 

If yes, how would you recommend this be done ?

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Courtney Thomas
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can microfibers be mixed with epoxy permitting injection using WestMarine's syringes ?
 

Yes it can be done. A lot depends on the void, hole, or whatever you're
trying to fill. I've used WEST Microfibers with slow hardener through a
syringe. It is something of a trial and error process, buy at least a few
syringes to spare. I had good luck using a single pump of each
(resin/hardener) and about 3 heaping teaspoons of the microfibers. Try first
with 2 spoonfuls and see how your consistency is doing, then add the third
if needed. You'll have to trim the syringe tip to make it a little wider,
again this depends on the size of the hole. I cut mine at an angle about 1/3
up from the tip to fill screw holes, further up for a bead of the mixture.

Good Luck,

James

can microfibers be mixed with epoxy permitting injection usingWestMarine's syringes ?
 

If the resin is warm, it flows more easily.

"James W. Sloan" wrote:

Yes it can be done. A lot depends on the void, hole, or whatever you're
trying to fill. I've used WEST Microfibers with slow hardener through a
syringe. It is something of a trial and error process, buy at least a few
syringes to spare. I had good luck using a single pump of each
(resin/hardener) and about 3 heaping teaspoons of the microfibers. Try first
with 2 spoonfuls and see how your consistency is doing, then add the third
if needed. You'll have to trim the syringe tip to make it a little wider,
again this depends on the size of the hole. I cut mine at an angle about 1/3
up from the tip to fill screw holes, further up for a bead of the mixture.

Good Luck,

James

can microfibers be mixed with epoxy permitting injection using WestMarine's syringes ?
 

If the resin is warm, it flows more easily.

You're right of course, I tend to forget about temperature issues because I
live in such a warm area. This might be a big help though in getting the mix
to flow into smaller areas.

How do you typically warm the epoxy? I've used a heat gun in the past to
warm the surface of plywood to prevent outgassing, but never heated the
resin itself.

James

can microfibers be mixed with epoxy permitting injection usingWestMarine's syringes ?
 

I vary the number of heat lamps on my epoxy bench.

"James W. Sloan" wrote:

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How do you typically warm the epoxy? I've used a heat gun in the past to
warm the surface of plywood to prevent outgassing, but never heated the
resin itself.

James