On Fri, 13 Feb 2004 08:35:29 +0100, "Meindert Sprang"
wrote:

Fumes? from epoxy?

Fumes from the acetone, actually, needed for the inevitable clean-up.
At least in my somewhat sloppy case. I really need to stop replacing
wet core with new encapsulated marine plywood FROM BELOW.

Eeee-yuck...

R.

epoxy in Canada ----

I'm a vendor, but here's some useful info for you folks in Canada

Most epoxy curing agents are considered hazmat to ship and difficult to
ship from the US to Canada (except by motor freight, but that's big
volumes). With these epoxies - we ship to a US address and let the
customer carry them across the border.

We offer a non-hazmat marine epoxy as well that we can and do ship to
Canada via either US mail (add about 1-2 weeks sitting in customers), or
UPS. I think UPS comes to your door for custom or tariff fees??? not
really certain, you guys certainly know... I think UPS gets pricey when
they cross the border.

We did ship 50 gallons of the non-hazmat epoxy by motor freight to canada
recently. Buyer email subject line back was. "50 gallons in the driveway
- no problem!!!!" I can provide anyone with his email address so that
they can get details.

Bottom line is that in canada, probably better to buy in canada, unless
you can pick-up on the US side.

One final point - I think ALL the low temp epoxy curing agents are
probably 'Haz Mat'

Hope this clears up some of the confusion. --


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PAUL OMAN ----- Progressive Epoxy Polymers, Inc.
Frog Pond Hollow - 48 Wildwood Dr - Pittsfield NH 03263
10-4 Monday-Thur EST 603-435-7199 VISA/MC/Discover
http://www.epoxyproducts.com
Boating site: http://www.epoxyproducts.com/marine.html
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West, Raka. System Three, E-poxy..all these are 2-part epoxies and are
not polyester. Not fumes. There is a smell but no worse than normal glue.

Meindert Sprang wrote:
"rhys" wrote in message
...

I get good 1:1 epoxy at Smithcraft on Lakeshore Blvd. West here in
Toronto. They have all kinds of fiberglass as well, and all necessary
"extras".

West System is fine, but expensive by comparison.

Unless you are working indoors, it's too cold to glass until spring.
And I wouldn't glass indoors, as the fumes are pretty strong!


Fumes? from epoxy?

Meindert

Matt Langenfeld wrote in message link.net...
West, Raka. System Three, E-poxy..all these are 2-part epoxies and are
not polyester. Not fumes. There is a smell but no worse than normal glue.

What has not been addressed here is the difference between
inconvienience and problem... Polyester smells, yes that is an
inconvienience. The fumes emitted from curing epoxy although they may
not smell, are in many cases dangerous and should be addressed as well
as or even more than the smell of polyester curing. I still wear a
full "bugface" mask and gloves when using epoxy, and I do not use it
in attached areas of my home, at least not on a regular basis.

All that being said, I have always been happy with Raka products and
prices.
Scotty from SmallBoats.com


Meindert Sprang wrote:
"rhys" wrote in message
...

I get good 1:1 epoxy at Smithcraft on Lakeshore Blvd. West here in
Toronto. They have all kinds of fiberglass as well, and all necessary
"extras".

West System is fine, but expensive by comparison.

Unless you are working indoors, it's too cold to glass until spring.
And I wouldn't glass indoors, as the fumes are pretty strong!


Fumes? from epoxy?

Meindert

"Backyard Renegade" wrote in message
om...
Matt Langenfeld wrote in message
link.net...
West, Raka. System Three, E-poxy..all these are 2-part epoxies and are
not polyester. Not fumes. There is a smell but no worse than normal
glue.

What has not been addressed here is the difference between
inconvienience and problem... Polyester smells, yes that is an
inconvienience. The fumes emitted from curing epoxy although they may
not smell, are in many cases dangerous and should be addressed as well
as or even more than the smell of polyester curing. I still wear a
full "bugface" mask and gloves when using epoxy, and I do not use it
in attached areas of my home, at least not on a regular basis.

As far as I know, epoxy does not produce dangerous fumes. I remember a story
in this newsgroup about an environmental inspector, visiting a boatyard. The
man was eager to inspect the place and and write a nasty report. He then
learned the yard used epoxy only, and went away immediately, very
dissapointed.

Meindert

the MAS Epoxy folks just got a deal to sell their
products through Boaters World. their products
are great for laminating - markedly better wet-out
than most others and the result is much less brittle
than most, especially WEST.

-mo

I second the vote for Noah's - they have an excellent selection of different
epoxies, fibreglass, fillers, and good product knowledge. I also get epoxy
from a more local supplier (to me) - Welbeck Sawmill -
http://www.welbecksawmill.com They're not open on Sunday, they don't have a
good selection of fibreglass, and the West System epoxy they carry is more
expensive. But it's a lot shorter drive for me. If you're closer to
London, Heritage Marine also carries epoxy.

--
Andrew Butchart

http://www.floatingbear.ca



"DREAMINOFWATER" wrote in message
...
I live in southern Ontario, bout 1 hour west of Toronto (kitchener),
and I was wondering,

WHERE THE HELL CAN I FIND EPOXY DEALERS HERE?????



any info would be appreciated.

I've used US Composites stuff for a couple years.
http://www.shopmaninc.com/epoxy.html
no complaints, other than I wish the hardener I use was available in
No-Blush.

I thought the price was better than other sites I checked, I've had prompt
service, and been generally satisfied with my dealings with them and the
performance of the product I bought.



"DREAMINOFWATER" wrote in message
...
I live in southern Ontario, bout 1 hour west of Toronto (kitchener),
and I was wondering,

WHERE THE HELL CAN I FIND EPOXY DEALERS HERE?????



any info would be appreciated.