Epoxy in a tube

[TK1]

Hi,

I saw in the October WoodenBoat (in an article about a strip-built skiff) mention of epoxy resin in a tube - it goes in a caulking gun and mixes the two parts as it comes out of the gun.

Sounds handy for strip-planking or small jobs where mixing a cup of epoxy isn't practical.

Apparently sold by suppliers of west systems, etc.

Has anyone locally used this (or a similar product)? Any feedback on its effectiveness, ease of use, etc?

And if so, anyone know where to buy it (ideally Melbourne but will pay shipping if it's worth it).

Thanks,
Darren

[TermiMonster]

I have used it, as supplied by a company I worked for in the early 2000.s. We stopped using it because sometimes it did not mix properly in the tube. But they may have impoved the mixing action since then, and I personally never had a problem with it. (On the other hand, I never went back and checked the work).
I cannot tell you where to get it though, sorry.
HTH.
TM

[PAR]

It's a one shot deal unless you have more mixing tips and you'll lose a few ounces of goo in the discarded tip. If you have a bunch of thickened epoxy to lay down, it's an option though a costly one compared to mixing your own.

TM, the tips were redesigned a couple of years ago to address some mixing concerns. The new ones mix well, though require quite a bit of pressure to get out of the caulking gun. I use a pneumatic gun, as hand cranked guns will have you in cramps fairly quickly. Anyone that has tried to lay a bead of 3M 5200 or other similar viscosity goo from a hand operated gun in cool weather can tell you, it's not pleasant by hand. Electric or pneumatic are the only ways to go with these things.

[TK1]

Thanks for the replies guys.

Sounds like it isn't worth it - I don't have a pneumatic gun, don't want to pay an excessive amount, and I'd probably lose as much as I'd do with normal mixing.

Thanks,
Darren