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Rod Building So, you've landed a nice fish on a plug you made, eh? Now, the next step, building your own RODS!

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Old 04-04-2003, 09:47 PM   #1
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As John R said - "as long as you try to be as precise on the amounts as possible".

If you are off in your mixing, the epoxy will NEVER set up. Actually, depening on how much you mix, it will set up, but it might take a week or so. I know, I'm the cheapest SOB around, I mix up 1CC, 1/2TSP all the time. I use Syringes for Supreme (do NOT use Medical supply syringes as they are coated with Silicone lubricant) and mixing spoons for Classic Coat. I've butchered a few mixtures with both methods, so be presise as possible.

I mix mine up in a shot glass, and I don't worry about putting bubbles. I apply with a brush, which also nintroduces bubbles. My results: Supreme, somehow dries with pretty much "no" bubbles - there are a few, but not enough to see with teh naked eye.With CLassic, I use a Propane torch, and heat up the wraps - the epoxy thins, all the bubbles pop, and teh epoxy is flawless (for the most part)
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