split case

[Farrell]

>From http://www.westsystem.com click on Product Information on the top.

105 Epoxy Resin (only one resin made by them - you mix additives into this resin to customize it)
206 Slow Hardener (they have several hardeners - this one I use for general use - others for special applications)
300 Mini Pump Set (the ONLY way to dispense epoxy resin and hardener)
403 Microfibers (general purpose thickener)
404 High-Density Filler (high strength thickener)
407 Low-Density Filler/410 MicrolightTM (I use these for fairing or to color the #403 or #404)
Acetone (solvent for uncured epoxy resin)

The above items are the ones I use most often. If you have never used this stuff, it may be of benefit to get their general application video. It all is very easy to use. Shelf life is years in moderate environments. Most of their stuff is available at any good marine store - or you can order directly from them. Happy to answer any specific questions I can on epoxy use.

If Del F. is still reading - you mentioned the other day about joining short planks for panels. I wonder if this gizmo would be of benefit? It is on the product page for http://www.westsystem.com

875 ScarfferTM
A unique tool designed by Gougeon Brothers for cutting accurate scarf joints in plywood up to 3/8" thick. Attaches easily to most circular saws and is easily removed. 

Terry Farrell
  
----- Original Message ----- 
From: <HazenBannister@cs.com>
To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Tuesday, October 08, 2002 9:52 PM
Subject: Re: split case


> In a message dated 10/08/2002 9:43:11 PM Eastern Daylight Time, 
> mfarrel2@tampabay.rr.com writes:
> 
> 
> > Wet out the area with West System unthickened epoxy. Then fill the area with 
> > the same epoxy thickened with their high strength adhesive filler. After it 
> > hardens, drill out holes (where the hinge screws go) for hardwood plugs and 
> > epoxy the plugs in. Veneer over if needed. This repair should be stronger 
> > than when new.
> > 
> > 
> 
> Terry,
>  That sounds like a great repair. I've never ordered from West,which epoxy do 
> you like best,assuming they have more than one variety.
> Thanks much!
> Hazen Bannister
>