question for West Systems users

[longballlumber]

Mike,
The West Systems 206 hardener is heat sensitive. The can says do not use under 60 degree's F. You need to make sure your shop is in the mid 60's and it shouldn't have an issue. You may want to bring your resin and hardener up to room temperature before using. It takes about 2 hours to heat up the resin and hardener to room temp. The basement is a good place to store them when not in use. You could try to find someone with access to a heat space like a paint oven or boiler room to see if you can get your project to kick off. Just make sure it's not over 150 like Doug mentioned.

Good Luck.

Hi Bert,

My Dad had a good suggestion of building a rudimentary "hot box' with some pink foam board from Home Depot using a light fixture of some type for heat. I will keep that in mind for next year. I am saying that with hopes of the weather breaking around here... LOL

This past winter was a nice one for welcoming you back to MI!!!! :lol:

 

[Bob Howard]

I built a heat box for making recurve bow limbs, it has 2 200 watt lightbulbs in it and stays at about90 to 100 degrees. It is just made out of plywood.

Bob