Re: [bolger] thickener for epoxy

Hey, Richard, enjoyed the pictures from the tx-ok-ark messabout.  Thank your lovely wife for that.
 
I have not sanded the stuff yet, but I will let you know.  I used it for gluing the sides to the bulkheads.  It squished out of the joint nicely, whereupon i used a scraper (shaped like a Popsicle stick) to create a nice fillet at the joint.
 
The stuff is cheap, but does not really extend the epoxy.  For fairing, or large fillets (stitch and glue) I would use wood or other flour to stretch the resin.
 
Chuck
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Sent:Monday, June 05, 2000 8:35 AM
Subject:Re: [bolger] thickener for epoxy

(Hi Chuck)
What does it cost, and how hard it it to sand?
 
Should it be used as a structural or a fairing putty?
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Sent:Sunday, June 04, 2000 9:48 PM
Subject:[bolger] thickener for epoxy

I have used all kinds of thickeners for epoxy: I have used Cabosil, fine sawdust, flour, lime, etc, but today I used the best yet: Fumed Silica from Raka.  It mixes easily into a paste that is both thick (won't run) and thin (is easily manipulated).  It is an absolute joy to work with - I highly recommend it.
 
(Hi Chuck)
What does it cost, and how hard it it to sand?
 
Should it be used as a structural or a fairing putty?
----- Original Message -----
Sent:Sunday, June 04, 2000 9:48 PM
Subject:[bolger] thickener for epoxy

I have used all kinds of thickeners for epoxy: I have used Cabosil, fine sawdust, flour, lime, etc, but today I used the best yet: Fumed Silica from Raka.  It mixes easily into a paste that is both thick (won't run) and thin (is easily manipulated).  It is an absolute joy to work with - I highly recommend it.