Epoxy question

I too have had trouble with loc-tite used it one time only because I had to it took for ever but what I could touch was still tacky finished the knife out anyway once you get down its ok but I threw the rest away and swore i never would use it again knife is still holding up though
 
Loc-tite epoxy is the only epoxy I have ever used That didn't set up. I have and use Westsystems epoxy, but bought Loc-tite in the syringe for when I just wanted to mix a small amount of glue. Loc-tite seams to be very sensitive to mixing in the correct amounts. A trick I use is to warm the syringe tubes up to around 90 degrees F. with a hair drier. The glue floes better and you can squeeze the air out and a Little excess before you start your mix.
 
What type of West Systems are you guys using? I saw a couple of nights ago that Lee Valley carries it and would like to get some to try out. I believe that some have used it for Mycarta as well, or am I just imagining it. Try doing a search for "west Systems". Much comes up.
 
http://www.westsystem.com/
I have made a canoe, a Kayak, and a dingy with West systems epoxy resin. Used It to make a bedding compound for a muzzle loader I made, Glued up some laminated bows and of coarse glued a few knife handles with it. GOOD STUFF. I have not used it for Micarta but I can not foresee any problems. Don't use the fast hardener unless you are in some place real cold. I tried it once when I was putting glass on my canoe and it set so fast it glued the roller to the boat.
 
langchop said:
Hi Scott.

What is your reason for moistening the tang before applying the glue?

Lang
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The directions on the bottle tell you to moisten one side of the surfaces if it's non-pourous.
Scott
 
Both sides if they are both non porous. Gorilla is the stuff for tight joint bonds, especially on wood. IMHO
 
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