on 9/14/03 7:42 PM, Rob Housman at robh@hyperion-ef.com wrote:
>
> Although many builders use an epoxy pump, a far cheaper and probably more
> exact means of getting the mix correct is to use a digital scale. In the US
> various manufacturers offer suitable electronic scales with 100 to 200 gram
> maximum capacity for around US$100.
>
>
> Best regards,
>
> Rob Housman
> A070
>
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> Subject: Re: Europa-List: 1st Stupid Question
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>
> Hello John:
> Well, I have taken your shopping list to heart and have already purchased
> some of those Items in the last few days. You had asked if I ordered the
> quick
> build control surfaces. Yes, I did, along with the newly available quick
> build
> cockpit module.
>
> I noted that your list did not include an epoxy pump. Can I do without this
> $250.00 to $450.00 gadget? Given the options I purchased, perhaps I don't
> need
> one? I looked at the plans for the scale. It looks a bit crude... Then
> again... I Know less than nothing at this point!
>
> The shop over the garage is now clean and new work table constructed... But
> it is far from looking like an airplane factory.
> Thanks
> Brian
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Brian,
Rob is correct. You will get a mixing chart from Europa that shows the
ratios of resin & hardener. I bought an Ohaus CS 200 from a local scale
company I found in the yellow pages. It is the best and most accurate way
and was about $100.00.
Regards,
Jeff
A258 Airframe almost done.
jeff@rmmm.net
615-459-1085
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