One Hour Full Cure Epoxy

[TonyL]

Any one try this: Buy System Three 5 Minute Epoxy, 1/2 Pint at Woodcraft.com

I was going to buy it, but didn't want to spend 21.50 unless I knew it reallu worked. It did et very good reviews though.

Thanks for reading.

 

[Dan Masshardt]

I doubt it's much different than other 5 min epoxy. Maybe,,,

 

[Carl Fisher]

Not sure about the 1-hour but I use the 5-minute System Three and like it a lot better than the EZBond I was using previously. Much easier flow out of the bottle and sets up nicely.

 

[Dan Masshardt]

I'm finding that temperature makes a difference in flow.

 

[t001xa22]

Dan makes a good point. To make for a better flow and mixing consistency, 2-part epoxies do better when warm. On the other hand, CA glues will last longer when kept in a cool environment, and ambient temps don't seem to have any effect on flow rate.

 

[Swagopenturner]

Tony;
System 3 is the only epoxy I buy. The company stands behind all their products and has a very good technical service section to answer all your questions. I haven't used it in making any pens, but I don't see any reason not to.

 

[TonyL]

Thank you, I called their technical support. I am expecting a call back.

 

[Carl Fisher]

I'm finding that temperature makes a difference in flow.

I don't disagree, but when placed side by side system three flows better in my typical shop environment than what I previously used.

I also don't recall paying quite that much for System Three from Woodcraft. I'll have to look through my receipts when I get a chance.

 

[ed4copies]

I recently learned that EZ Flow will flow easily IF you put it in the microwave for a few seconds (20 seconds is MORE than you need).

FWIW,
Ed

 

[socdad]

All I use is Devcon-2 ton epoxy from Amazon, work great for me ...
http://www.amazon.com/2-ton--epoxy-...8&qid=1413822668&sr=8-2&keywords=devcon+epoxy

 

[Crashmph]

I use the System Three 5 Minute Epoxy all the time. In the winter/cold months I toss it in the microwave for 20 seconds or so to get it flowing again.
System Three 5 Minute Epoxy

 

[mredburn]

You might want to ask about the shelf life of the epoxy before you buy that much. I have had other 5 min epoxys that deteriorated when I didnt use it up soon enough. It would get thicker and set quicker, it also became much yellower in color and did not hold as well. Since I live in SW FL. the heat may cause it to accelerate.

 

[TonyL]

Thanks folks!

 

[MikeL]

Does the system three dry clear?

 

[TonyL]

I believe amber. I did hear back from technical support. It reaches full strengh in two to three days. According to technical support, there is an inverse relationship between full cure time and strengh. Certainly, for penturners, we don't need anything that takes a long time to cure ( according to their technical support)

 

[ed4copies]

I believe amber. I did hear back from technical support. It reaches full strengh in two to three days. According to technical support, there is an inverse relationship between full cure time and strengh. Certainly, for penturners, we don't need anything that takes a long time to cure ( according to their technical support)

I would doubt his expertise!

An inverse relationship would mean that as drying time increases, strength DECREASES proportionally. A DIRECT relationship would mean the two numbers increase at the same time.

If he is "technical" support, he certainly should know the meaning of his terms.

 

[TonyL]

My fault. I paraphrased him incorrectly. I am to blame. He said that there s trade off: faster curing times produce less strength. Thanks for correcting me. My apologies.

 

[Dan Masshardt]

I believe amber. I did hear back from technical support. It reaches full strengh in two to three days. According to technical support, there is an inverse relationship between full cure time and strengh. Certainly, for penturners, we don't need anything that takes a long time to cure ( according to their technical support)

Sounds about the same as the others then on cure times. ?