The Epoxy Thread

[sb]

Wow. That looks really interesting.

Obviously I have no experience with their six10 formula but tons with the G-flex.

My WAG after reading your linked page is it should work well.

[Core Shot]

Gflex is a flexible urethane epoxy. Great for delamination.

I always used JB weld original for screw holes. Once it sets up it’s machinable. Been that way for decades. If you can tap a thread it must be solid.

[Dkla52]

Wow. That looks really interesting.

Obviously I have no experience with their six10 formula but tons with the G-flex.

My WAG after reading your linked page is it should work well.

Based on this comparison, I think the Six10 formula might work even better, no?

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[sb]

It exceeds G-flex in every way but time to full cure strength.

I say give it a try and report back the results.

[XXX-er]

besides the 5 minute just any slowest setting 2 part you can find localy is probably gona be overkill

[sb]

The other consideration is cost. You can buy G-flex in fairly small batches. One of those caulk gun toobs might be pricey.

[Core Shot]

The other consideration is cost. You can buy G-flex in fairly small batches. One of those caulk gun toobs might be pricey.

But they sell extra nozzles. Because the nozzle locks up when the epoxy kicks.

Gflex for filling and redrilling a hole seems like a bad idea. Flex epoxy is not what I want there.

[singlecross]

I‘ve used Six10 a lot in my boatbuilding… it is basically just thickened 105 epoxy so it doesn’t drip and sag while also adding a structural component by interlocking material (colloidal silica or cotton microfibers) in the liquid epoxy. It’s real benefit is it’s ability to thin out, but not run, while spreading and wetting out fiberglass or carbon cloth.

For the small amounts used in ski repair, I think using gflex thickened with West406 coloidial silica or West403 microfibers would be more efficient. 406 would mix up thinner and smoother for laminating than 403 which will be thicker and chunkier for better gap filling.

The Six10 mix tip wastes the amount that I’d use for most small repairs. BTW, you can mix Six10 without the mixing tip in smaller quantities… just pump out equal amounts in a cup and hand mix.

If any plastic is involved (like re-adhering ski bases or top sheets) then Plexus MA310 is your friend.



https://itwperformancepolymers.com/products/plexus/

[MagnificentUnicorn]

My ski tech friend that does amazing work with fucked up skis uses generic 2 ton epoxy. He feels the higher end marine and ski specific epoxy isn’t easy enough to work with

He’s been at it for 25 years here in core shot central

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[Dkla52]

I‘ve used Six10 a lot in my boatbuilding… it is basically just thickened 105 epoxy so it doesn’t drip and sag while also adding a structural component by interlocking material (colloidal silica or cotton microfibers) in the liquid epoxy. It’s real benefit is it’s ability to thin out, but not run, while spreading and wetting out fiberglass or carbon cloth.

For the small amounts used in ski repair, I think using gflex thickened with West406 coloidial silica or West403 microfibers would be more efficient. 406 would mix up thinner and smoother for laminating than 403 which will be thicker and chunkier for better gap filling.

The Six10 mix tip wastes the amount that I’d use for most small repairs. BTW, you can mix Six10 without the mixing tip in smaller quantities… just pump out equal amounts in a cup and hand mix.

If any plastic is involved (like re-adhering ski bases or top sheets) then Plexus MA310 is your friend.



https://itwperformancepolymers.com/products/plexus/

The intended use of epoxy in my situation is to fill in existing holes and redrill. So far I'm still mulling over which one of these epoxies to go with

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[singlecross]

The intended use of epoxy in my situation is to fill in existing holes and redrill. So far I'm still mulling over which one of these epoxies to go with

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In that case, I’d epoxy in a hardwood dowel with West 105 and redrill into that new wood dowel.

[romeo tango]

glad I searched before asking about
epoxying keel strips to my kayak

thank you Jebuz!
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