Regular Epoxy for outer stems?

Selwyn · Post by **Selwyn** » Thu Jul 23, 2009 3:27 pm

I'm ready to install my outer stems but my West System kit hasn't arrived yet. So I was thinking of using regular epoxy (the stuff from HomeDepot) but thought I would post and see if anyone would know if it will be safe to use or will the West system react with the dried regular epoxy.

Rick · Post by **Rick** » Fri Jul 24, 2009 7:51 am

The Home Depot epoxy will probably be OK if it is really epoxy... most of the bonding area for fiberglass will be on the wood that's been sanded down.

I did not find polyester resin to be very good in gluing wood pieces together so if the HD epoxy is actually that and being marketed as epoxy, maybe it's best not to use it.... the label should show what the HD "epoxy" actually is.

Selwyn · Post by **Selwyn** » Fri Jul 24, 2009 11:54 am

There are 2 tubes one says resin and one says hardener.

Rick · Post by **Rick** » Sat Jul 25, 2009 9:35 am

There's no info, phone number, website on the packaging?

It'll probably be OK, test on two pieces of hardwood for bond strength if you want to be sure.

Selwyn · Post by **Selwyn** » Sat Jul 25, 2009 11:12 am

Thanks rick. The only other info I found is that it contains Epoxy resins, polyamide resins, and amine curing agents.