Barrel Bond Epoxy

[KenB259]

Anyone ever try this epoxy? Kind of pricey, I just happened to see it in Woodcraft's catalog and had never heard if it. Seems to get mixed reviews at the Woodcraft site.


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[TonyL]

Yes, it cures quickly. If you mix just what you need (as opposed to my discarding half of what I mix), it can last a while. I found the Mercury brand epoxy to cure in about an hour (as long as you buy the one with that curing time) and it is less expensive. I usually wait two hours just to be sure. If it was less expensive and I wasn't so haphazard about how much I mixed, I would use it again. I would also wait for a sale. Rockler also sells it and there's a 15% coupon circulating.

 

[Woodchipper]

Going to try Devcon Two Ton Epoxy one of these days. Sets up in about 30 minutes. Quick setting, 5 minutes,is too fast for me.

 

[KenB259]

I usually use Bob Smith Industries 5 minute epoxy, has always worked well, so no reason for me to change. As I said, I had just never heard of it. I get BSI at hobby lobby and always use the 40% off coupon.




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[TonyL]

I get BSI at hobby lobby and always use the 40% off coupon.

I do the same. Works well.

 

[Swagopenturner]

System 3 always has great quality stuff and I use plenty of it. But they are proud of all their products, so I use it sparingly!

 

[MTViper]

I've used Barrel Bond for 3-4 years now and never had a failure with it. I usually leave it to set up overnight but that's just my habit pattern. I have turned blanks glued with it in 30 min and they worked great. Rockler seems to be charging less for it than Woodcraft is right now. Not sure how long that will last.