Thread: Epoxy resin tables

Originally Posted by dai sensei

I measure with the appropriate sized containers, syringes/beakers/buckets/drums. Megapoxy HX does have some slight flexibility, whereas many other brands, are very critical re ratios. I tend to use small ice-cream sticks, larger flat sticks for quantities up to 3 litres, large flat sticks for larger quantities. I mix for at least 2 mins scraping the sides and base regularly, Megapoxy HX is cloudy until thoroughly mixed at which point it becomes crystal clear and thinner. I then add my colourants and mix again, let stand for a few minutes, then mix again. In cold weather or for small quantities I ensure it starts to warm before pouting, to ensure the exothermic reaction has started, large quantities are not an issue (actually the faster and colder the better, the exothermic reaction will create enough heat) indeed keeping it cool becomes the issue.

Gluing stuff is different to casting, gluing you use an epoxy glue, whereas casting is done with a casting epoxy. There are many different types of epoxies - glues, casting, low exotherm casting, laminating, top coating, gel coating, float coats etc etc etc.

Thanks for the detailed write up

How do you clean your containers afterwards?

Yep I'm looking for a good 2 hour epoxy glue if you (or anyone else) knows any