If you can get hold of them, disposable plastic pipettes graduated to 3ml are really easy to use...
On a quick cursory search, I found these...Pipettes
You can use them over and over until they develop a leak and no longer pull up the MEK-P
You could even buy just a couple, and pre-measure your catalyst into a separate cup until you are ready to add it to the resin.
One of the reasons I like them is that when working with resin, there are times you need to mix up an extra batch or two, "on the fly", while you still have your PPE on, your gloves are full of glass hairs, and everything is sticky...at those times, you won't feel so bad if your pipette gets all messed up with hardened resin and glass, as opposed to one of those nice measuring bottles with the graduated cup attached...
Then again, you could probably go to your local pharmacy and ask for a couple of free cough medicine/mouthwash measuring cups...
the good gloves will also last through more than a couple of uses if you clean them good and when dry, just powder them with baby powder...inside and out...
I have found that using the Playtex living glove stands up to an acetone wash and I could use the same pair all day. They also protected my arms better. Just a thought
I have found that using the Playtex living glove stands up to an acetone wash and I could use the same pair all day. They also protected my arms better. Just a thought
Didn't know this about the Playtex gloves, good info!I have found that using the Playtex living glove stands up to an acetone wash and I could use the same pair all day. They also protected my arms better. Just a thought
I have used all kinds except the playtex, mentioned above and have found these to withstand the detrimental effects of lacquer thinner and acetone the best...they are still a latex compound, but I suppose the thickness helps them to withstand the solvents better...they do tend to get soft if I keep them too wet with solvents and they do eventually break down, but I have used a variety of different types, and these seem to hold out the longest...I should correct myself, I've been using Nitrile gloves, not latex. Don't know if this makes a difference or not (I am the furthest thing from a chemist).
Didn't know this about the Playtex gloves, good info!
I have used all kinds except the playtex, mentioned above and have found these to withstand the detrimental effects of lacquer thinner and acetone the best...they are still a latex compound, but I suppose the thickness helps them to withstand the solvents better...they do tend to get soft if I keep them too wet with solvents and they do eventually break down, but I have used a variety of different types, and these seem to hold out the longest...
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Really good point! :laugh::lol:
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I'd review this..."Fabricating Decks, Stringers, and Transoms"
Read the last line about drilling "ooze holes" I really recommend doing this. It makes for a great mechanical bond and ensures you dont' get any air pockets too! Don't use to much CMF in the mix. About 1/4 cup per Quart is all you need. I'd recommend using a 3/8" wide toothed trowel to apply the PB.
