Repair Broken Plastic Parts with Epoxy
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- Опубліковано 3 сер 2019
- Repair broken plastic parts so they're STRONGER THAN NEW with this simple but unusual method. "Rebar" provides an extra measure of strength that far exceeds the strength of epoxy alone! Regardless of the type and brand of epoxy you prefer add this slick trick to your arsenal of DIY/Pro hacks.
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Here's a list of tools and products I used in the video if you're doing repairs like this and need to round out your tool/supply kit. As an added bonus: stuff purchased through links here are the same LOW online price to you but Amazon pays a small ad fee from their profit that also helps support this channel... sweet as a self-licking ice cream cone!
Starrett fractional dial calipers:
www.amazon.com/dp/B001LF3CG2/...
JB Weld steel reinforced epoxy in syringe dispenser:
www.amazon.com/dp/B07L5ZZ73B/...
DeWalt bullet tip/self piloting drillbits:
www.amazon.com/dp/B0000E6UE1/...
Chapin pump spray bottle so you don't have to fix YOURS!: www.amazon.com/dp/B0006T6E5K/...
Heat lamp (clip on type):
www.amazon.com/dp/B01M0R9F71/...
Heat lamp bulbs (french-fry red type):
www.amazon.com/dp/B00RU96YPO/...
Click readers: my favorite close work 'cheaters':
www.amazon.com/dp/B00U0BEI2U/...
Green 3M Masking Tape (extra-sticky):
www.amazon.com/dp/B000LNYE4E/...
Channel Lock brand side-cutters for rebar:
www.amazon.com/dp/B00004SBDD/...
Black Sharpie markers:
www.amazon.com/dp/B00006IFHD/...
Makita 18v Li-ion cordless drill kit:
www.amazon.com/dp/B01M1BYJAG/...
Super handy small spatula set:
www.amazon.com/dp/B001G0VCYG/... - Навчання та стиль
Makes me wonder how much stuff is in landfills that could have been repaired or recycled by a little patience and creativity.
From what I've seen, the amount is staggering...
@@NextLevelCarpentry I like how you build things to last, seems to be a forgotten art.
Well done. As a handyman I can appreciate your attention to detail on indexing the part and using your rebar to actually make it better than before. Those sprayers look mighty handy, I can see why you would fix it. Sometimes the satisfaction of fixing a tool you have used in the past and has worked well is worth the time invested instead of just tossing it and buying another. Keep those videos rolling. Cant wait to see your upcoming 1.
For some things, it is the "time to repair" vs "the effort to obtain a replacement" x "the likelihood of another failure".
Over 30years ago, when first married, we bought a kitchen "hand grater". It had a plastic handle, which broke within a couple of days.
I hunted up a piece of really old scrap wood and proceeded to carve a new handle - it took hours...
Family and friends said "you are crazy doing that, just get a new grater" but my answer is "and how long will the new handle last?"
After all this time, the handle I made is as good as the first day - my (9yo) daughter's kids will probably get to use it too :-)
(And that dirty old piece of wood was hiding the most lovely colours and grain)
I like the way you think, Perry! I can't count all the times I've fixed things that end up lasting decades... somehow it really does pay off but an accountant would likely not agree. Best, Matt
For some, even if it doesn't last too long, it was actually the journey (and learning) that provides the ultimate satisfaction.
Agreed. I always prefer fixing instead of buying replacement. Even if it fails, you learn something new and how it works. Besides, the original product failed the first time for a reason. Why buy the new replacement product only for it to fail again.
Nice tip regarding the rebar! Thank you!
Thanks, Matt!
Excellent Repair. I've done similar repairs with JB weld. Love the stuff.
Matt...Good Info! I Love JB Weld too! Haven't seen the New Dispenser till now though. Recently I was Closing my Laptop and one of the Hinges Broke...ugh. It wasn't bad getting it apart to make the Repair with my Go-To JB Weld. The Hinge is Metal and the Frame Plastic. I used another VERY Useful Must Have in every Household Tool...my Dremel with a Small Rotary Bit to Roughen-Up the Surfaces. Mixed-Up a Small Batch of JB & Carefully Applied it. I always try and Build it Up for more Strength having first Checked Clearances! My Best Tip for Smoothing it out is to wait until it starts to Firm-Up just a bit, Wet my Fingertip & Smooth the Surface Gently...Wetting with each Pass...it won't Stick to my Finger. Any High Spots after Curing can be Touched-Up with the Dremel. I always Wait 24 hours before Handling any Repair...its Guaranteed to be Rock Hard by then!!!
Project Farm Video Testing Epoxy:
ua-cam.com/video/XObmZIbHOzY/v-deo.html
Great Tip
Definitely took it to the next level
Thanks for sharing, very helpful.
I just found your videos and I love the way you handle your work and the way you teach us what how why or why not n all the other information that most leave out. I don’t believe you’d half ass anything & I like your, hard to come by anymore, style. Even though you are on a totally higher advanced professional level you do not teach as you are, meaning you are thorough and don’t just expect others to know something just because they are watching you & knowing this about you. You talk to us and not at us & idk if what I mean by that makes sense to anyone else or not but there is a huge difference - for me and learning anyways. You are very good at doing this and it is ppl like you that keep me searching and wanting to learn. Simplicity. Thank you for your time and your information. 🙂
Thank you for taking this to the next level and giving a reason to calling repaired. Great job
Very informative. Thank you.
Nice spoon bill tool. A must have for many operations. Designed for caulking but used as pry bar, pick, finding depth in glass pocket and a million other uses. I like how you roll keep up the great content.
Awesome fix...great idea to apply to plastic repairs! Thanks.
Genius! I don't know how many times I could've used this
Nicely done Matt!
Nice job thanks
Great video, thank you!
Hi Matt - "Rebar" is a great idea! I had a plastic part that had a small tab broken off and lost. The tab fit into a small slot and had to flex to be inserted so it would hold. I considered epoxy but there was no easy way to mold the shape without sagging and the part needed to be removable. So Bondic to the rescue. It is a liquid plastic that cures in a few seconds under a UV LED (supplied). It allowed me to build up the missing part in three or four layers about a MM thick, curing each before adding the next, in less than 15 s per layer. The real advantage over epoxy it the speed of curing. The manufacturer states it is "not a glue" although my repair has lasted for about a year and is still holding. It would NOT work in an application like you had, but I like it as a specialty material.
Good tip. I learned this method tears ago and it's never failed me. The only thing I would add is to check your materials and make sure your not dealing with a polyethelene plastics. Most epoxies do not do well or work at all with them and a surprising amount of things are made with PE plastics these days because it's cheap and strong. I've had amazing results with Loctite plastic bonder but it's actually hard to find these days because JB Weld has kind of sewn up the market. I've used the Loctite product to make super tough replacement parts from a silicone caulk mold that bonded to fiberglass like it was meant to be. It works great work PVC too. You probably could have made the same repair with a PVC strip from a plastic welding accessory kit from Harbor Freight and PVC weld from the plumbing section of any hardware store... If that is PVC, but like you said you better have some diy alignment jig because the PVC will literally weld (melt) together.
I love the clamp you used to fix the lamp to the shelf.
Genius. Very informative for different purposes. Well done sir.
Great video !
My luck, things like this always break on a Sunday, and the stores are closed...so you couldn't replace it that day, even if you wanted too. I'm usually in the middle of a project, and this type of repair will get you back working again, within just a few hours. It's not only great to be able to finish what you started that same day, but also nice to be environmentally responsible at the same time, too. Thanks for sharing your methods and ideas with the rest of us. It is always appreciated.
When the handles of a drill press were missing, I made knobs from jb weld on threaded stock. A little sanding and paint...they have lasted for over 20 years so far and look correct. Nice video, thanks.
Great useful tip! Thanks Matt
Great video! I'm so glad that you also told everyone that time is sometimes more valuable then just to purchase a new item! Way to keep it real on this channel!!
Glad you like this one BBJ! Not everyone is as sensible or considerate in their comments as you... If I don't include a 'disclaimer' like that I'd get SO flamed for wasting valuable time fixing inexpensive stuff😩😢😀 BTW is that a new vehicle in your Channel icon? Must be a story to that... Best, Matt
@@NextLevelCarpentry I hear you... lol
so simple , but so great to have in your head!!! thank you very much
Very helpful with the rebar! Will try this tomorrow. Gonna be heading off some crack on a 20 year old Honda riding lawn mower dual bagging plastic cover. It’s on hinges and needs some reinforcement with JB WELD Epoxy Plastic, fiberglass cloth and aluminum mat.
I have kept poorly made things for decades using this stuff! You did it right :) I've added pins and also used steel wool to bridge the repair on flat parts.
Hadn't thought of steel wool but it sounds like an effective additive... thanks for adding. I recently used some fine mesh brass screen for similar purpose... necessity being the mother of invention and all, right? Best, Matt
I really like your attention to detail.
This was useful for me. I was in similar situations a few times.next time, I will use this. Your shirts are nice too!
Great video
thanks for sharing!
great job master !!!
Thank you sir👍🏽
I've used JB Weld on old plastic car parts with mixed results. Next time, I will add some "rebar" to the fix - good tip!
thnx for sharing the DIY process, even though it's not cost effective, that looks fabulous
You're sure welcome. You make a good point in that repairing/salvaging things is rarely a time/money saving endeavor and the environment suffers for it. I personally get a strong sense of satisfaction making repairs like this for that reason... Thanks for watching and commenting! Best, Matt
Thanks Matt. I enjoy your videos. Keep up the good work. I had to fix the band on my favorite pair of hearing protectors a few years ago and did almost the same thing. The fix worked, but I eventually lost the protectors. So much for that.
Thanks for the nice comment to Jim. I know what you mean in that parts that have to flex are the worst and hardest to repair so you're lucky you got any fix at all that lasted even as long as it did... thanks for watching. Best, Matt
I like your "tips" videos. I doubt that I will build a large set of cabinets or faux beams, but I will use this tip. I also found your Surgical Removal of Sheetrock very helpful. I bought that RackA Tiers magnet and have been using it to remove screws and pieces of sheetrock when doing electrical work. Keep the tips coming.
Thanks for lettin' me know Russ... and thanks for watching! Best, Matt
Very useful. Thank you very much....!!!!!!
Thanks for sharing that
Thank you for creating this great video.
just what i was looking for,u r a life saver sir
very cool.
Great job. I like the look, or more accurately the hard sound, of that epoxy. Definitely going to order some. As you say, if you are repairing things like vacuum cleaners it's always worth checking if spares are available. Plastic molded parts cost companies next to nothing and are often available at very low cost.
This a value video and we'll werth the sffeord on possible plastic repairs. Thank !
I like that you FF and voice edit over the slow spots. Well done video.
Thanks Marty... I try... it's partially selfishly motivated because, frankly, I get pretty tired of watching myself during the laborious editing process! Many viewers don't realize that I probably spend 4 solid hours watching video clips and editing, reviewing and re-editing even a 16 minute video like this. FFWD is my friend too! Best, Matt
Glad you made this video. Applied it to fix broken plastic in a tight spot!
Thanks for letting me know... much appreciated! Best, Matt
Mate, you bring style to every project!
Thanks Man! 😁😎
The strength of JB Weld was recently amply demonstrated on the Project Farm YT channel. Amazing stuff
Yes! And for duct tape, go T-Rex ;-)
Great video and very useful information! Actually I have a use for this information. Our children are grown but I have kept as many of their toys as possible. A few months back I dropped one of them and this type of repair is just what I needed. Thank you for post. Always great stuff!
I wish you well and repairing those broken toys and I think that if you apply and extrapolate what I've shown here you'll have a good deal of success with your projects!
Best, Matt
Oh No !! I should have discovered it 2 weeks earlier. I was fixing a handle I broke on my miter saw because a replacement part was not available. I can't get a new replacement part because the manufacturer no longer makes the saw or spare parts for this model. I used some epoxy but it did not hold. So finally went the route of making a new wooden handle with a new threaded rod.
Two lessons learnt - one the trick of using "rebar" alongwith epoxy and second always first check "what would Matt do"?
This is very relevant in the shop and around the house - so many times fixes are needed not because something is cheap but because it may sentimental value or part of system that is more valuable and spares are not easily avaialble.
Please keep sharing and teaching us valuable techniques. Thanks for everything.
Always glad to share a 'McGuyver Method' Ashok! Kudos on you for making a replacement out of wood though... it's kinda fun to resurrect a useful tool in such a manner. With the lesson from this video in mind I suspect you'll be able to extrapolate the idea and successfully make future repairs when replacement parts aren't available.
Best,
Matt
Your 'rebar' approach is something I would not have thought of, so I appreciate the idea. My first thought was to use a screw, but that was a long knob, and a screw long enough to go through both it and down a ways into the stem might be too large a diameter for that repair, at least for the screws I'd have in the shop. Also for people who don't have welding supplies around, the straight part of a wire coat hanger will yield several inches of 'rebar'. Well done!
JusBidniss or a nail.
@@corydriver7634 and a nail head won't stigmata you the next time the pump handle breaks.
Very good ideas for repairing stuff that could be more expensive to replace. I guess Chip had the day off !!
Just what I needed! Will probably end up saving me a few hundred dollars if it works for my application.
Great video.
Another method would be to use a thread tap set to insert a screw from above. A drawer screw that you already use for drawer handles #8-32 x 2 or longer. Squeeze in some epoxy in the female threads to act as the thread lock. I’ve fixed many kids toys like that. I use Loctite heavy duty epoxy. It comes in two separate bottles, resin & hardener, so you only squeeze out what you need. This stuff bonds to everything and it’s clear. Handy to keep in your garage for toys and home repairs.
Look forward to your next video.
Another brilliant video as usual and really usefully to me in England. Keep up the good work.
Is JB Weld available to you in England or do you have an alternative? Curious. Thanks for commenting! Best, Matt
Just looked and happy to say yes it is. JB Weld only £6.49 I have just ordered some to try
Cheers Chris.
Nice video
One less plastic bottle in a landfill! Worth it :D
Thank you for the time you share with us, I too am so much into fix the damn thing attitude, it is nice to have a brother in arms in that respect. I really do appreciate the effort to make decent vid content, you are one of my favorite ones to watch. Scary that you remind me of me..LOL.
Sounds like you can relate to the compulsion to fix something as if it's a personal problem like I do? Glad to meet you and please come back and comment if a vexing repair ever makes you question your sanity for trying to fix it... Best, Matt
@@NextLevelCarpentry will do, and how you make time to reply is beyond my imagination. Keep up the great work.
This repair is stronger then the original plunger ever was, the original bottle was designed with a weak plunger so it breaks if it's ever dropped, 99% of people would just buy another one which is exactly what the manufacturer want's you to do, well done to repair it.
Good stuff. You said it wasn't worth fixing due to the amount of time involved, but there are other costs we should consider especially the environment! Cheers, David.
Great tip! 👍👍👍😎🇨🇱
Always better to add a skills to your brain than junk to the land fill.
my thoughts exactly! even if it only costs $12 to replace, a repair is warranted even for this gadget.
@@sullyprudhomme True, and a new one will probably break in the same spot too. Might even be worth drilling a hole and reinforcing the one that's not broken yet :p
Very excellent you give me excellent idea to glue my plastic lazy neck holder with magic epoxy glue
very interesting process, in this particular case i would use just a long screw, but i am sure you made it better! this worth my sub
I use screws whenever possible but, for this particular fix, the diameter of wire 'rebar' was better. Plus it shows how to fix stuff when a screw doesn't work...
Unusual or not, that was great.
Thanks for a very good video sir!
Thats a good fix for the things they are making now-a-days to nickle and dime people to death with.
I’m gonna give this a go next time I break something haha thanks 👍👍
Good video. I think the skill of repairing it is much more valuable than the sprayer. Thanks for sharing.
You are right about the value John... I've been wanting to show this concept for quite some time and hoped the cheap spray bottle fix would be a good guinea pig example for Savvy viewers to learn the method and apply to their own projects. The best instances are when parts are irreplaceable so their value easily supports any amount of time and effort it takes to fix them. Best, Matt
Matt, I just repaired a cracked plastic cover over the area of the spark plugs on my Honda Civic engine. My first attempt failed. I had to reinforce the area (both sides) with used mesh sandpaper I had. I used CA glue to hold down the mesh and then applied epoxy over the mesh sandpaper. I find that mesh sandpaper is the prefect material to use; it’s strong, mesh size is small and can be conformed to irregular surfaces with the aid of CA glue.
I like it RAMSEYgsd... great thinking! Thanks for sharing here... I'll keep your tip in my bag of tricks for future use! Best, Matt
Thanks for the video. When I open a package with a knife, I train myself to always cut away from myself, never towards myself.
I like your wooden CA glue holder. Maybe do a video of making one.
Dueling spray bottles! Nearly at 100k subs as well, good work Matt!
Thanks for watching this video of to The Bitter End Derek... much appreciated! It's kind of exciting with 100 K coming into Focus isn't it? Best, Matt
Duelling spray bottles, for fun you could have put a bit of duelling banjos in. Nice video Matt...😎😎😎👍👍👍
Missed a golden opportunity there JW... Darn! Thanks for the suggestion! Best, Matt
Id like to see your finish process for the drawers
you definitely could have been a great dentist ..... same principals......very talented and meticulous
As an Electronics Technician, I've repaired more plastic parts than I could count.
We used what was on hand. Epoxy, super glue, soldering iron, component leads, usually from resistors.
I didn't have a drill. The broken piece was usually a TV or VCR cabinet. I would embed the wire with the heat of my iron then glue or epoxy.
Well done, Matt. Sometimes you just have to fix something. Too far to travel to get a new one, having the fixings and time to do it or being skint (or obstinate).
... or preventing more items going into landfill.
Maybe it would have been cheaper to just buy another bottle, but I think the repair would be fun to do, and always great for sharpening our skills. A fun and informative video. Thanks Matt. When are you going to do a video on those great outfeed stands?
Daniel, I could not agree more. A job like this would sharpen our skills and its best to build experience on items that don’t matter that much. With Murphy always around the corner there will soon be a job that needs a repair using this experience.
To me it’s more of “I can do this” plus you can learn something each time.
That bottle is @ $21.99 at my Ace (they sell a different model for $11.99) and the epoxy is @$10-$12...I’ll buy a new bottle
@@mskehan19 Unless you already had the epoxy laying around... I mean, most do.
Even if you didn't already have the epoxy, it would be much much cheaper to repair. What people aren't considering is that he didn't use all of the epoxy to fix this. He has much more left in the tube to repair several other items. If you only have one cheap plastic thing to fix for the rest of your life, then maybe the materials for repair aren't worth it, but given that he can now repair several items the cost to repair each drops and becomes much more attractive than just buying things again when they break. The labor involved in the repair is canceled out by the labor involved in driving to the store to buy a replacement.
Matt, I have a steady stream of broken plastic toys to repair courtesy of my 2 1/2 year old granddaughter. Each one is precious to her so buying new is out of the question. I often use the “rebar” method utilizing things like needles, the metal part of a pushpin, small drill bits, etc. It’s gotten to where she refuses to let her Dad fix stuff...”Only Grandad!”...which is fine by Dad! 😃 I also use a lot of FiberFix (which is a UV setting resin glue; I get it at Home Depot) and have quite often been pleasantly astounded at how well it works.
Sound interesting Lane... would you mind including a link to the exact product you use as I'm curious about it? Thx! Best, Matt
Next Level Carpentry Matt, go to www.homedepot.com and search for “Fiber Fix Total Repair” (all 4 words). I pasted the link but it was insanely long and I wanted to say a few things about the stuff. Folks either love it or hate it. Most of the love is from folks like me that have figured out how to get around the packaging, dispensing and shelf-life quirks. Along with the aforementioned toy repair, it reduced the time required to repair chips and cracks in Marvin’s Ultrex fiberglass by 75% over the Bondo I used to use (while working the last 17 years as a service tech on Marvin Windows & Doors). The most impressive repair to date was the glass turntable in my microwave (dropped in the cast iron sink and shattered into 3 large pieces) that has lasted 2 years being bombarded by microwaves, heat, steam, etc. Still shows no sign of failure.
Very interesting Matt, nice job, when do you think we'll see the video for the outfeed stands?
Sorry I don't have a reliable answer for you Marty... just a commitment to get to it for patient viewers like you😔 best, Matt
Good tutorial lol
Great process Matt! Just the thing to a fix to an unobtanium part of a favored "vintage" item that gets busted in the home or shop :)
My thoughts exactly as I own an 81 rabbit diesel pickup and often plastic parts just aren't to be found when one breaks. I had to order fog light replicas from mexico because I couldn't find any here in the US.
Unobtanium LOL!!! Thanks Steve... if you hear me using that term in future videos you'll know I got it from you! Best, Matt
Great technique. A couple of points I want to make. For that specific repair I would try using a deck screw instead of the "rebar" in addition to the epoxy. That way I could pull the 2 parts together.
Believe it or not there is a glue that will work, but you have to make it yourself. Methyl ethyl ketone is very difficult to obtain these days, but it's the secret. You use a small glass vial(no plastic) with about 100cc of the MEK inside, then insert scraps if the same kind of plastic you're trying to repair. Let it sit for 24 hours. The plastic will melt. You want it to be really thick, so you may have to add more plastic. Stir it up thoroughly then apply to the 2 parts to be glued & immobilize them. Don't clamp the parts - you want a certain amount of glue in the seam between the 2. It takes about 24 hours to dry. During that period the MEK melts the surface of the broken parts & then they actually get welded back together. MEK is hard to get because it's really toxic, so wear a respirator.
Well done....sometimes a little change of scenery keeps the boat afloat.
How did you injure your right index finger tip if you don’t mind me asking?
Project Farm did a test of the various epoxies on plastic, and the tests established that the regular(not Kwik) JB Weld, which you used, is superior to any other epoxy for this type of repair, but he let the epoxies cure for a week, which is hard to do if you need something fixed right now. What Project Farm did not test was the heat lamp treatment, and your method is the key to getting a strong and quick repair from this excellent product. This is the link to that test - ua-cam.com/video/djtKXkTqPUI/v-deo.html
This video helped me and will help lots of others. Before I found this video, I had just repaired a plastic part on my 1998 truck with JB Weld and was prepared to let it cure for week. Now I'll just put it outside in the 100 degree summer heat and try to get a quicker cure. The first epoxy repair of this truck part lasted 2 years using a non-JB Weld product; hoping for a permanent repair this time. Thanks for the tip on the reinforcing rod, and showing us how to do it.
Thanks again for the video.
Anonymous98... A chemist might tell us that speed curing with a heatlamp reduces the strength of the epoxy because accelerated 'cross linking' of the stuff might corrupt the chemical process, who knows? In my experience it will be something else that causes failure though, and not a 10%? strength reduction of the actual epoxy. If we were doing repairs on the ISS a slight reduction might be a deal breaker though... Best, Matt
Next Level Carpentry I agree. With your experience, you know what works for you, and most of us would not be allowed near the ISS. It's always a balance of need, effectiveness of the cure, and time. By using your skill and experience, you now have a much stronger sprayer than if you'd spent 2 hours going out to buy a new one. When you weren't videoing, you may have been able to do other things in your shop while waiting for it to harden, so there was really no time wasted here; you have a better outcome, and thousands of viewers have learned a repair tip of potentially great value to them.
Thanks again for this video, and please take a quick look at the Project Farm video, if you haven't had a chance to.
@@Anonymous-it5jw I like the way you think! Best ,Matt
We love your videos (we is myself and two friends) at any rate we will have Mat time in witch we have a beer and watch one of your videos and boy are we big beer drinkers, we may have as meany as 3 in a week.
That's funny Scott... say hey to your friends from me personally next time you watch a video and enjoy! 😜😁😎Best, Matt
Nice Shirt!
Recognize your handiwork? Makes for nice shirts, that's for sure! Best, Matt
Great idea for collectibles but drilling may be harder than it looks free hand.
Well worth it if you don't live handy to hardware stores
Can it fix water leaks?
I typically use a soldering iron to weld broken plastic parts. Zip ties make good welding rods if filler is needed.
Let me tell you good sir, I am NOT squeamish about the glue :)
on these bottles just drill shaft an inch or so down and use a small wooden handle and a bolt takes about ten minutes max. can use about any glue to set the bolt if really loose.
Taking this repair one step further. While all the equipment was on the bench install the rebar in the other bottle. So in the event it fell off the table it could stay in one piece.
Worked quite a bit with epoxy... as in repairing/building wind turbine blades (ranging from 160 to 250ft), for 4½ years... You really should take your own advice. use proper PPE, as in nitrile gloves or other, depending on the substance. It's not strawberry jam, nor Elmer's glue, and really doesn't belong anywhere but in the container, the repair or the correct disposal. I know, I know... a bit wound up about it, but only because Ive seen some people go away from it with some pretty awful permanent rashes. So much so, that even the slightest whiff of it could trigger it again... Then of course there are the solvents and other stuff that can possibly be in it. Stay safe, and I'll leave you to it.
Of course - those are different volumes and dosages we worked with day in and day out, but you just never know. Some can bathe in it their entire worklife, whereas others barely need to look at it before it hits. One thing is for sure though: You do not wish to be there to experience that cup run over, whether it's the size of a super tanker or a thimble, and there is no way of knowing before it's too late.
Great perspective on PPE, safety, longevity and sensibility Martin... thanks for taking the time to add this comment! Best, Matt
@@NextLevelCarpentry Just trying to look out for you, as well as anyone else endeavoring into the world of epoxy. It is a totally different game from carpentry, and safety cannot be stressed enough. Which is partly also the reason why some glass fiber products are so expensive.
@@NextLevelCarpentry These bad boys. Though they were closer to 33tonnes, than 25, and are no longer the world's longest by quite a margin - but they were at the time.
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@@NextLevelCarpentry They clocked in at 6MW to begin with, and were gradually increased to 7 and 8MW. These days GE are topping out with one at 12MW.
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