Subject: [FlyRotary] Old Epoxy

I have used some old epoxy that must be at least 10 yrs. old, the hardener in one container had crystallized some,  heated it to salvage as much as I could and it set up and hardened OK.  I am using it for cosmetic and interior stuff.  It's that old drop dead Epilite stuff that came with the project I bought.  I had some Aeropoxy that didn't seem to set up right (stayed sticky to the touch), so scraped the part ($75 worth) and built another.  After a year, the first part finished curing.  Now am using it by cutting it up and making stuff with it.

 

On another note, I dropped the EAA three or four years ago, felt they had little to offer for the money.  Used the money on aircraft parts instead.  I think the insurance issue is what drove my action.

 

 

Wendell

 

George, the epoxy did crystallize and I heated it and it looked normal again.  I guess I never heard that the hardener went bad, it looks and flows normal.  Will have to mess with it after I get the plane flying.  JohnD         Side note on the EAA meeting this morn, the breakfast discussion lasted 1 1/2 hr and I asked an airplane question and was informed the breakfast was more important.  A lady donated an airplane project to the chapter and the money was to used for the Young Eagle program -  I sold the Plane for $11,000 and now they want to set on the money...my patience is wearing thin!!    Sorry Marv, I apologize