REFLECTOR: Jeffco Question.

[gattenby at tulsaconnect.com]

Dito in the pictures.

But now I'm getting confused...
I've heard that Jeffco comes in "fast and slow" hardners.
Does it come in "sealant" and "structeral" as well????

My 2nd hand kit came with Aeropoxy in a set of cans. 
(about pint size)
Is this the structeral adhesive that was mentioned for 
bonding the nonfuel part of the strake?
It's been in those cans for about 6 years, what are the 
chances that it's still good?

I hope to be finished sanding those pesky baffels to fit 
as soon as the temp's come down some.



Noel


On Thu, 3 Aug 2006 09:37:49 +1000
  "gpoole" <gpoole at zeta.org.au> wrote:
> Count me in too please!
> 
> Greg in Sydney
> 
> -----Original Message-----
>From: reflector-bounces at tvbf.org 
>[mailto:reflector-bounces at tvbf.org] On
> Behalf Of Phil Hooper
> Sent: Thursday, 3 August 2006 9:35 AM
> To: 'Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list'
> Subject: Re: REFLECTOR: Jeffco Question.
> 
> 
> 
> John,
> 
> 
> 
> Boy would I like to see the pictures!  Can you post them 
>to tvbf?  Or I can
> give you our ftp site so email won't choke.  Thanks.
> 
> 
> 
> Phil Hooper
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> 
> 
>  _____  
> 
>From: reflector-bounces at tvbf.org 
>[mailto:reflector-bounces at tvbf.org] On
> Behalf Of John Tvedte
> Sent: Wednesday, August 02, 2006 4:27 PM
> To: Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list
> Subject: Re: REFLECTOR: Jeffco Question.
> 
> 
> 
> Larry,
> 
> 
> 
> Ok - I'll answer....but since you said question for the
> knowledgeable.....:o)
> 
> 
> 
> A: I think it's better to paint in conjunction with 
>closing the strakes.
> 
> 
> 
> I like to chemical bond the Jeffco IF you have the 
>chance to do so.  We did
> all of the prep work on our strakes - ALL - and had 
>everything setup to be
> able to just do the Jeffco, and then seal the strakes. 
> We used two coats -
> and applied them within the chemical bonding period - 
>it's been a while - so
> I don't ember the exact # of hours.
> 
> 
> 
> We bonded the strake using Jeffco, glass and flox and 
>cabo - which is what
> was suggested by Scott Swing.  We used Aeropoxy for all 
>other bonding - that
> was not part of the tank sealing area - you will find a 
>portion of the
> leading edge to be in this 'area' - as well as the 
>strake to the spar.
> 
> 
> 
> Jeffco colorant can separate - so I'd suggest really 
>mixing the product -
> but it is NOT problem - per Engr. Tech support at 
>Jeffco.
> 
> 
> 
> Scott Swing has said something like... "build the parts 
>out of ez, bond with
> Aeropoxy."  I don't remember exactly what he said about 
>aluminum - but I
> know he didn't have an issue with it for the strakes - 
>we bonded in the vent
> tubes with Jeffco.  We did not bond in the aluminum for 
>the fuel senders or
> the finger strainers - those we used Aeropoxy - we 
>covered them with bid -
> and then like everything else-  Jeffco.
> 
> 
> 
> As always - contact the factory if you have any concerns 
>- and contact
> Jeffco Engr support - good people.
> 
> 
> 
> And don't try the above with just 1 or 2 people....we 
>tied up 4 people for
> the better part of 2 days.
> 
> 
> 
> BTW - I have a bunch of pictures if you are 
>interested...
> 
> 
> 
> John
> 
> 
> 
>  _____  
> 
>From: reflector-bounces at tvbf.org 
>[mailto:reflector-bounces at tvbf.org] On
> Behalf Of Milehitaz at aol.com
> Sent: Wednesday, August 02, 2006 5:23 PM
> To: reflector at tvbf.org
> Subject: REFLECTOR: Jeffco Question.
> 
> Question for the knowledgable,
> 
> 
> 
> Anyone have the difinative answer on these? 
> 
> 
> 
> Is it better to seal the tanks with the Jeffco right 
>before you close the
> fuel Strake or is it ok to paint the Strake walls days 
>even weeks before you
> plan on sealing the strake? Can you mix Jeffco with 
>micro glass and use like
> EZ-poxy? Bonding abilities with aluminum?
> 
> 
> 
> I haven't used this stuff yet...Sure smells good though, 
>the wife is love
> this stuff, ahh...the joys of building at home. Thanks 
>in advance for your
> input all.
> 
> 
> 
> Larry Lambert.
> 
> XL/RG
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> 
>