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     1. 09:23 PM - Epoxy opinions  (mike_tailwind@att.net)
     2. 11:10 PM - Re: Epoxy opinions  (Ted Leon)
 
 
 
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Time: 09:23:39 PM PST US
From: mike_tailwind@att.net
Subject: Tailwind-List: Epoxy opinions

--> Tailwind-List message posted by: mike_tailwind@att.net

I just got a load of spruce from Wicks, got the spars cut and am getting ready

start gluing wings together.

I understand that many Tailwinders are using West System epoxy to sheet their 
wings. I am also planning to do the same.  Are you also using West system for 
general gluing?  Do you use the two step method of applying raw epoxy to both 
pieces and then appllying thickened epoxy to one piece before joining?  What 
thickening agent(filler) do you use?

I have used T-88 to make the ribs.  I am debating whether to stick with (no 
pun intended) T-88 for the gneral wing build up, or West.  I've never used 
West but it sounds like it might soak into the wood more?

Thanks in advance for your experiences.

Mike Wilson






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Time: 11:10:12 PM PST US
From: "Ted Leon" <leondo@bigfoot.com>
Subject: Re: Tailwind-List: Epoxy opinions

--> Tailwind-List message posted by: "Ted Leon" <leondo@bigfoot.com>

What's wrong with using T-88. It seems like great stuff
and time tested.
Wrong?
Ted

----- Original Message -----
From: <mike_tailwind@att.net>
Subject: Tailwind-List: Epoxy opinions


> --> Tailwind-List message posted by: mike_tailwind@att.net
>
> I just got a load of spruce from Wicks, got the spars cut and am getting
ready
> start gluing wings together.
>
> I understand that many Tailwinders are using West System epoxy to sheet
their
> wings. I am also planning to do the same.  Are you also using West system
for
> general gluing?  Do you use the two step method of applying raw epoxy to
both
> pieces and then appllying thickened epoxy to one piece before joining?
What
> thickening agent(filler) do you use?
>
> I have used T-88 to make the ribs.  I am debating whether to stick with
(no
> pun intended) T-88 for the gneral wing build up, or West.  I've never used
> West but it sounds like it might soak into the wood more?
>
> Thanks in advance for your experiences.
>
> Mike Wilson
>
>