Re: Yogurt cups & small batches
> Date: Sat, 3 Apr 2004 10:12:39 -0500Justin,
> From: "Justin Meddock" <jmeddock@...>
> Subject: Re: Re: Yogurt cups & small batches
>
> Ron,
>
> Is this simply a stroke limiter for the pump?
> Having trouble converting words to pictures this morning...
>
> Justin
Yes
Regards,
Ron Magen
Backyard Boatshop
{See, I can be brief . . . you doubters, you}
Ron,
Is this simply a stroke limiter for the pump?
Having trouble converting words to pictures this morning...
Justin
Is this simply a stroke limiter for the pump?
Having trouble converting words to pictures this morning...
Justin
> It was simply two pieces of 1/4 ply {again, I used hardboard}. Each was
> of a specific width at one end, 'notched' down to a narrower width at
> the other. The wider end was marked 'resin' and the narrower marked
> 'hardener'. To use, you simply held the 'proper' end between the pump
> 'head' {where the spout is}and the base, and pumped. One was marked
> '50%' and the other '25%'.
Frank,
I've been 'following' this thread since it started . . . and I've waited
to see if anyone suggested a really 'simple' system. Since 'it' hasn't
been mentioned yet, I guess it's my turn.
This 'idea' came from the WEST System people. It was published in their
quarterly publication {EpoxyWorks}some time ago.
Like a lot of people, I'm sure, I first bought my epoxy in a 'quart
kit', including the 5:1 pumps. When I 'graduated' to greater volumes of
purchase, I still liked the smaller containers for ease of handling. By
this time I was using RAKA epoxy - in the 5:1 {was originally 6:1}
'formulation'. I was looking for some kind of 'tray' or carrier to
convey both the Resin & Hardener containers, and also some method of
quickly & simply making up small batches. Low & Behold . . . an article
appeared illustrating a 'tray' made of 2 pieces of 1/4 ply {I used
hardboard} and a couple pieces of '1x1'. There was a 'kidney' shaped
cut-out that held the 'quart' Resin container, and the '1/2 pint'
Hardener container, and a 'drip cup' under their spouts. Problem One
solved.
I called the 'Customer Service' line and spoke to the person who wrote
the piece. I Explained what I wanted to do . . . quickly & easily make
batches smaller than the 'one pump' {about an ounce}quantity. No
Problem. He sent me a re-print of an earlier article
It was simply two pieces of 1/4 ply {again, I used hardboard}. Each was
of a specific width at one end, 'notched' down to a narrower width at
the other. The wider end was marked 'resin' and the narrower marked
'hardener'. To use, you simply held the 'proper' end between the pump
'head' {where the spout is}and the base, and pumped. One was marked
'50%' and the other '25%'. With a 'mini-grinder' I engraved the labels
and painted each a different color. Problem Two solved.
Now, when I have a need for a '1/2 ounce' or '1/4 ounce' of epoxy, it's
a simple process that I can do on the spot. It' surprising how little of
the actual *expensive* epoxy you need when making a small batch {nicks,
gouges, pin holes, etc.}of 'cosmetic' or 'fairing' filler to the 'peanut
butter' stage.
The containers I use are the little plastic 'portion cups' that
'CrystalLite' comes in. The larger container they come in is great for
holding any number of things on the workbench, etc.
Ah, the joys of being a packrat . . .
Regards,
Ron Magen
Backyard Boatshop
I've been 'following' this thread since it started . . . and I've waited
to see if anyone suggested a really 'simple' system. Since 'it' hasn't
been mentioned yet, I guess it's my turn.
This 'idea' came from the WEST System people. It was published in their
quarterly publication {EpoxyWorks}some time ago.
Like a lot of people, I'm sure, I first bought my epoxy in a 'quart
kit', including the 5:1 pumps. When I 'graduated' to greater volumes of
purchase, I still liked the smaller containers for ease of handling. By
this time I was using RAKA epoxy - in the 5:1 {was originally 6:1}
'formulation'. I was looking for some kind of 'tray' or carrier to
convey both the Resin & Hardener containers, and also some method of
quickly & simply making up small batches. Low & Behold . . . an article
appeared illustrating a 'tray' made of 2 pieces of 1/4 ply {I used
hardboard} and a couple pieces of '1x1'. There was a 'kidney' shaped
cut-out that held the 'quart' Resin container, and the '1/2 pint'
Hardener container, and a 'drip cup' under their spouts. Problem One
solved.
I called the 'Customer Service' line and spoke to the person who wrote
the piece. I Explained what I wanted to do . . . quickly & easily make
batches smaller than the 'one pump' {about an ounce}quantity. No
Problem. He sent me a re-print of an earlier article
It was simply two pieces of 1/4 ply {again, I used hardboard}. Each was
of a specific width at one end, 'notched' down to a narrower width at
the other. The wider end was marked 'resin' and the narrower marked
'hardener'. To use, you simply held the 'proper' end between the pump
'head' {where the spout is}and the base, and pumped. One was marked
'50%' and the other '25%'. With a 'mini-grinder' I engraved the labels
and painted each a different color. Problem Two solved.
Now, when I have a need for a '1/2 ounce' or '1/4 ounce' of epoxy, it's
a simple process that I can do on the spot. It' surprising how little of
the actual *expensive* epoxy you need when making a small batch {nicks,
gouges, pin holes, etc.}of 'cosmetic' or 'fairing' filler to the 'peanut
butter' stage.
The containers I use are the little plastic 'portion cups' that
'CrystalLite' comes in. The larger container they come in is great for
holding any number of things on the workbench, etc.
Ah, the joys of being a packrat . . .
Regards,
Ron Magen
Backyard Boatshop
> Date: Fri, 02 Apr 2004 12:23:16 -0000
> From: "Frank San Miguel" <sanmi@...>
> Subject: Re: yogurt cups
>
> Thanks for all of the great ideas. I think I'll try them all!