Inspector Scott
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what west system epoxy system is everyone using for control surface faring work
thanks
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While the West System may cost a little bit more than some brands out there, the "metered pump" system that they have is clean, fast, easy, and accurate.
Opinions vary...I think the pump system is truly awful. Get a scale. Measuring by weight opens the door to a wide variety of composite resins, sealants, etc.
Steve-
Thanks for the input. Do you have a link/name for the pump system?
Thomas
https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/cmpages/301PUMP.php
Or any that carries West systems in general. Look for a boating supplies place near you.
I thought there was something specific / calibrated to the other brand of epoxy mentioned in that post.
I’ve used the West pumps and they work, but you have to make sure they are primed or the amounts are off. In my experience that leads to pumping away some waste - which could be weighed and used, but then having the pumps is not as useful.
I built 4 glass airplanes with one of these, but now just weigh it out. For big layups, or lots of little layups, these are handy.
For RV purposes, suggest 1) you don't use West, 2) weigh it out and 3) make sure it's warm when you are doing glass and/or carbon epoxy work
https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/cmpages/epoxypump.php?clickkey=9858
https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/cmpages/301PUMP.php
Or any that carries West systems in general. Look for a boating supplies place near you.
Steve-
Thanks for the input. Do you have a link/name for the pump system?
Thomas
For most RV builders, the price of the West system epoxy that will be used will be less than the price of that pump alone.
West Systems works absolutely fine for the limited amount of glass work necessary on the RV series of airplanes...
BTW, I used West Marine for my last couple orders because they would ship to the store for pickup. I seem to recall Spruce having a pretty healthy shipping charge. Worth a look anyway.