REFLECTOR: Michaels Epoxy Pump or handpumps ?

[John Dibble]

I second that.  I've never used a pump.  I use a scale that measures to
0.01 gram.  I can mix as little as 5 grams with high precision for those
really little jobs.

John

Jack Prock wrote:

> Hi Patrick, I have the expensive Michaels pump and it works great when
> moving a lot of epoxy through it, like when I was buildingmy wings and
> canard. But, if you aren't using a lot of epoxy, the pump tends to get
> gummed up.After I finished the big pieces, over time the epoxy tended
> to get sludgy and hard to move through the pump.I spent more time
> cleaning it than using it. If you only have small parts, just buy a
> good electronic scale and use hand pumping to measure outthe ratio.
> This works fine and you won't waste time with all that cleaning. My
> epoxy pump is now cleanedand empty and sitting in storage, while I
> finish the rest of the plane. Jack
>
>      ----- Original Message -----
>      From: Patrick Sieders
>      To: reflector at tvbf.org
>      Sent: Friday, January 27, 2012 7:07 PM
>      Subject: REFLECTOR: Michaels Epoxy Pump or handpumps ?
>
>
>      Hello All,
>
>      I would like some input into what epoxy pumps to buy. I know
>      the difference, my question is more about if it’s worth it
>      looking at the state of my project.
>
>      Some may remember that I took over Tom Tolton’s XL5 Fg.
>      Since the airplane hull is pretty much done, I am looking at
>      some smaller epoxy projects to finish it up.
>
>      So should I buy the more expensive Michaels ratio pump or
>      could I suffice with the handpumps ?
>
>      Take a look at my project as it sits in my garage right now
>      ( http://www.sieders.com/sieders/velocity/index.htm ) and I
>      would love to hear your opinion.
>
>      Thanks,
>
>      Patrick Sieders
>
>      Nashville TN USA
>
>      XL5-FG
>
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