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Title: EA-40
Post by: Mad Max on August 04, 2022, 11:54:39 AM
What goes bad A or B
I still have about a half can of B (still good)left over and some older A I could use if the B is the one that goes bad?

Epoxy getting high $, I think I’m going back to equal parts A and B
Title: Re: EA-40
Post by: kennym on August 04, 2022, 12:31:33 PM
I don't think the resin A goes bad, the B is what stinks like ammonia after while.

And I shipped the EA40 this morn... :thumbsup:
Title: Re: EA-40
Post by: Shredd on August 04, 2022, 01:50:08 PM

Epoxy getting high $, I think I’m going back to equal parts A and B

  B goes bad...   I always put a little more extra A in the mix to error on the good side...
Title: Re: EA-40
Post by: Buemaker on August 04, 2022, 01:54:01 PM
The A gets harder, but maybe okay?
Title: Re: EA-40
Post by: skeaterbait on August 04, 2022, 02:52:11 PM
I have used some that sat for years and been through freezing winters and boiling summers (all on the same cans) and have not had one come apart. HOWEVER, I really don't shoot that much and I don't pass bows made with old resin on to other people. I will take the chance on me but not on others.
Title: Re: EA-40
Post by: Mad Max on August 04, 2022, 06:20:26 PM
I don't think the resin A goes bad, the B is what stinks like ammonia after while.

And I shipped the EA40 this morn... :thumbsup:

I will use some older A with the good B for overlays and so forth, And glue a bow up for Roy wif the old stuff. :tongue:

 Thanks Kenny for both :thumbsup:

Title: Re: EA-40
Post by: Roy from Pa on August 04, 2022, 08:21:02 PM
35# @27" draw, right handed.
Title: Re: EA-40
Post by: kennym on August 04, 2022, 08:37:41 PM
You're welcome!!
Title: Re: EA-40
Post by: Crooked Stic on August 05, 2022, 06:51:09 AM
Max Elroy need a bow  :laughing:
Title: Re: EA-40
Post by: Mad Max on August 05, 2022, 06:57:17 AM
 :bigsmyl:
Title: Re: EA-40
Post by: Buggs on August 05, 2022, 08:58:07 AM
I don't think the hardener actually goes "bad"

 Most slow cure epoxy hardeners will develop that caustic smell and change color, but it dissipates after the container is open.
Shelf live is a recommendation based on liability. I use "expired" epoxy all the time.