Epoxy Resin

[kurt_rose]

Hi guys. I've been making a lot of table tops lately using a dished 3d model and then filling the relief with 2 part epoxy resin so the top is smooth and flush. Man that epoxy stuff is expensive. Does anyone have a source that may be more economical than the $80 a gallon that I'm paying now or even a new product to achieve the same effect? I have done the Google thing, but thought I'd ask here also. Any push in the right direction would be fantastic. Thanks.

[Charlie Iliff]

Hi guys. I've been making a lot of table tops lately using a dished 3d model and then filling the relief with 2 part epoxy resin so the top is smooth and flush. Man that epoxy stuff is expensive. Does anyone have a source that may be more economical than the $80 a gallon that I'm paying now or even a new product to achieve the same effect? I have done the Google thing, but thought I'd ask here also. Any push in the right direction would be fantastic. Thanks.

We've had good luck at about 2/3 that price with
http://www.epoxyusa.com/category_s/3.htm

[bob_reda]

I've been using this

http://www.uscomposites.com/kk121.html

[Brady Watson]

I've been using this

http://www.uscomposites.com/kk121.html

Yep...Have used that stuff for years. The 2:1 kit is a great value. Do yourself a favor & get the pumps.

If you want something that can be used outdoors, Greenlight sells some really fantastic stuff that is made to hold up in the sun.

-B

[kurt_rose]

Thanks Guys! That's why this is the bestest sight out there . What a huge savings to help the bottom line.

[joe]

Kurt,

Have you considered using the old tried and true Weldwood Plastic Resin Glue? It's available from most lumber yards and hardware stores. Five dollars of it will go a long, long way.I've been using it for years and never had a failure. It's cheap and tough.

This is a powder to mix with water. I recommend mixing a consistency of heavy cream. For our panels we us it thick as peanut butter.

I'd suggest buying a couple of dollars worth, mix it up, and glue up a couple of boards. Throw them in a bucket of water and let stand for a week. I think you'll be pleased.
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Joe Crumley
www.normansignco.

[Ajcoholic]

Kurt,

Have you considered using the old tried and true Weldwood Plastic Resin Glue? It's available from most lumber yards and hardware stores. Five dollars of it will go a long, long way.I've been using it for years and never had a failure. It's cheap and tough.

This is a powder to mix with water. I recommend mixing a consistency of heavy cream. For our panels we us it thick as peanut butter.

I'd suggest buying a couple of dollars worth, mix it up, and glue up a couple of boards. Throw them in a bucket of water and let stand for a week. I think you'll be pleased.
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Joe Crumley
www.normansignco.

I think he is using the epoxy to make the carved surface flush, not glue up the panel.

The cheapest way to buy epoxy is in larger quantity. I have purchased 5 gallon kit sizes (when working on a few cedar canoes or boat repair). Try sourcing from a marine supply company - I have found it cheapest, at least here in Canada, from places that cater to boat building & repair.

AJC

[cowboy1296]

i have a gal and a half sitting on my shelf and have yet to use it. but the ideas are the same as yours, (a bowl shaped cutting) so i am definitely interested in seeing any pictures that you care to post.

[kurt_rose]

I'll try to post some over the weekend.

[bcondon]

I have used RAKA epoxy out of Florida to make wooden boats
http://www.raka.com/epoxy.html



There are reviews out there which gives it high marks and is around 80/ 1.5 gallons