What ratio do you use for wood filler to hardener? I find the directions confusing
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By size it would be a pea to a Golf ball mixture the hardner being the smaller ammount. Note in hot weather the hardner would even be less amount heat sets off the bondo by chemical reaction. Use gloves or wash your hands after using dont let the mix harden on your skin.
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I don't think you have to be too precise with the ratio. A little hardener goes a long way and this stuff sets up immediately. I used a hardener line about the length of a paper clip on a 4-inch dollop of the bondo filler and it worked fine.
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I agree that the ratio is difficult to measure. What I did was place an approximate 3 inch circle of the resin on a smooth surface (cardboard) and than ran a bead of hardener across the surface (the width it exits the tube). Mixed thoroughly and it was ready. Again caution as it sets up within 5 minutes.
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8-10 drops hardener to one oz of resin. A kit has enough hardener for the amount of resin supplied; if you use half the resin use half the hardener.
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I mix just what I need using measuring cups. Once mixed with hardener it has to be used.
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The 2 tension knobs, on each side, are set to the the tension you want. Then just pull the arm down and it clamps the wood.If you always use 3/4 thick wood, just unclamp one piece and then clamp another one. The same for both clamps. The knobs dont need adjusting, each time.This thing is actually easier to use than reading the instructions . I like mine, very much.
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The hardener was inside the tube with the epoxy. When you cracked it open it was important to shake it for a few minutes. Not sure why yours isn't setting up.
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I use the 23 Gauge on Knotty Alder which is just a little harder than pine and its works exceptional! Haven't had the chance to use it on anything harder yet but i do plan on it and would expect it to work just as well.
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Use .5mm mechanical pencil & lead. Refills are easy to find. I sometimes use white lead for marking walnut etc.. On line you can also buy different hardness. I have the full Incra set, you will never settle for less accurate measurements again. The ability to make repeated measurements is unsurpassed.
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It is probably about 2-3 tablespoons of the big one (resin) and about 1/4 that of hardener. A lot for most of my small wooden boat repair projects, so I usually keep several repair areas in mind to use up the extra. Anyway the pps are worth it unless you are really used to the measurements.
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I don't know. I'd seal a small piece of scrap with the hardener and then try staining over it when it's dry--you could just use a piece of paper towel or Q tips to do a small area.
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It's pretty hard. A lot like alumalite in if you've ever worked with that. This is a crazy good product. If it's not working you're doing something wrong. Check to be sure you're mixing the 2 parts properly. This is one to one ratio I believe. I measure *by weight* not volume. Don't guesstimate. Also prep your surfaces and this is not a quick cure. Give it enough time to cure before you unclamp it.
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Go here and you can get the manual. IF you have not already bought one of these do not unless you are looking at light wood working. I ended up making mine an Armorers Bench by reinforcing it with 2X8 lumber. http://servicenet.blackanddecker.com/Products/Detail?isId=true&productNumber=WM425&selectedType=14632#
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The salesman is correct. A 2:1 diluted solution (as recommended on the Hope label) will penetrate further into the wood, giving superior durability and a better looking result. On a dense wood like teak, you may even want to do the first coat at 4:1. Then continue with 2:1 coats until you are happy with the results, buffing with fine steel wool between each coat.More coats equals more work, but is worth doing for items like fine furniture. I put 5 diluted coats on an end table which looks great. But for the pepper mill in the kitchen I put on a single coat, undiluted. It looks good too, but I can easily see the difference if I set it down on the end table. The salesman is correct. A 2:1 diluted solution (as recommended on the Hope label) will penetrate further into the wood, giving superior durability and a better looking result. On a dense wood like teak, you may even want to do the first coat at 4:1. Then continue with 2:1 coats until you are happy with the results, buffing with fine steel wool between each coat.More coats equals more work, but is worth doing for items like fine furniture. I put 5 diluted coats on an end table which looks great. But for the pepper mill in the kitchen I put on a single coat, undiluted. It looks good... » Read More The salesman is correct. A 2:1 diluted solution (as recommended on the Hope label) will penetrate further into the wood, giving superior durability and a better looking result. On a dense wood like teak, you may even want to do the first coat at 4:1. Then continue with 2:1 coats until you are happy with the results, buffing with fine steel wool between each coat.More coats equals more work, but is worth doing for items like fine furniture. I put 5 diluted coats on an end table which looks great. But for the pepper mill in the kitchen I put on a single coat, undiluted. It looks good too, but I can easily see the difference if I set it down on the end table. « Show Less
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You want to go bigger then the 3/8th so there is room to get the bolt in straight, I use a 9/16th so that I have plenty of room to move it the bolt around and make sure that it seats good in the t-nut, you can go smaller if you drill really straight, make sure you test your t-nuts and get them straight before you attach your panels
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I have used the kind they sell at the craft store Michael's. it has a purple label. I add at least double the hardener so it doesnt take days to set.
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it all depends on what kind of wood you are drilling or screwing into. requires the highest setting while pine is number 10
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I cut one end to enable a bend. I lined up the two pieces, then cemented it in place, called it a day. If you want a sealant, silicon paste may work.
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No need to buy a hardener as this kit contains one bottle for resin and one for hardener and its equal parts mixing, great stuff and easy to work with.i use it for making trolling lure heads( fishing) and it forms bubbles sometimes due to mixing and temp so i put it into a homemade air compressed chamber to collapse or push the air bubbles out before it hardens. And when it sets i sand it down (with water) using a rough sand paper( 200), then 400,600 and then last 1500( this gives a nice finish) and the you can polish using any kind of polishing compound.good luck