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   Diz | Jan 03, 2009 05:23am | #1

   I finished a screen door from spanish cedar last year using West System slow set epoxy.  Friend of mine uses it and sells it so I go to him for pointers on making it work.   I used wood flour to thicken the epoxy, and he recommended wetting all parts of the joint with first batch unthickened, then add wood flour for final glue up.  I've had no problems and the open time is definately worthwhile.  It's also best to have a flat place to put the door while epoxy sets.

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   KeithNewton | Jan 03, 2009 05:23pm | #2

   I have used more than a few gallons of it, and really liked it better than the Guegeon brand which I started with, but then I haven't used system -3 in probably ten years, due to finding another brand at a better price.

   As was suggested, thickening is a good idea.

   Also, If your shop is not very warm this time of year, it may be a good idea to warm the resin and hardener before you start mixing. And then make sure that the work is warm enough at the time of glue-up. Epoxy needs heat to kick. Sometimes I drape a tarp over the work, essentially making a tent, then place a small electric space heater under it to keep it warm when the shop is too cool,

   If you have not used this product yet, it would be a good idea to get their nice manual.

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   frankv | Jan 08, 2009 04:54pm | #3

   Thanks for your inputs. I will glue-up inside my house so cold won't be a problem but I will thicken it as suggested and download the book.
   Frank

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   garth | Jan 08, 2009 09:12pm | #4

   Frank

    

   If this is system three's T-88 there is no need to thicken if it is there other then thickening by be needed.

    

   Garth

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   frankv | Jan 08, 2009 11:32pm | #5

   Hi Garth,
   I never thought of T-88. That looks to be thick enough without adding anything. I do see that that Woodcraft carries it. I will check it out.
   Thanks,
   Frank