Hysol mix

[jtpitkin06]

When mixing the 50/50 Hysol doing it by volume is about as close to doing it by weight.

When mixing larger batches use a sheet of HDPE plastic or glass. Mix it with an auto body squeegee keeping it thin on the sheet to prevent heat build-up. This method gets a good mix, blends easily and results in maximum working time. When the mixture kicks off it's easy to clean. Scrape the mixing sheet with a single edge razor blade or a sharp putty knife while the epoxy is still rubbery.

And as a reminder, Hysol can get granulated in cold weather. Just warm it up with a heat gun and stir it thoroughly. The granules will melt right in.

[Flybyjim]

Thank you all for the comments on the hysol, the statement below was very helpful as there are some small granules in the white can but not in the black. I did use the spoon method yesterday and it worked ok but I do like the idea of loading some type of duel tubes to just squeeze equal portions out. All good ideas from all of you. I will be building on a more regular schedule so I hope to post some photos as I go along.



And as a reminder, Hysol can get granulated in cold weather. Just warm it up with a heat gun and stir it thoroughly. The granules will melt right in.

Thanks

[Av8r3400]

This all just seems like a lot of excess messing around when this product is available in mixing cartridges from several sources. I used RH Hughes. The mixing tips were cheap and you could apply as little or as much as needed, always proportioned and mixed perfectly.

When you are done, toss the mixing tip and cap the cartridge. You don't loose any more than you would on your mixing board or application baggies, and it's a whole lot easier to control making nice even beads.

I got a used Gun from another builder, but they are also available off eBay or Amazon cheaper than the 3M labeled one.

[TahoeTim]

I would like to try those on the leading edge caps. It seems like the perfect way to get a long, straight bead when attaching the caps.

How many tubes would it take to glue those on?