5-Minute Epoxy Rant

We use 5-minute epoxy here at Raildig all the time, everything from building with XPS foam to repairs where a CA glue may not be quite enough. Instead of using the common syringe style dispensers I prefer the 4 oz bottles sold in a pair where you get one bottle of resin and one of hardener.
I recently went through 4 separate purchases of epoxy, 2 from Loctite and 2 from Devcon. Out of the 4 tries, only one package was usable and even then, one of the seals on a bottle arrived broken. I was able to return the defective packs but it was quite the waste of time, frustrating too!

[@mark5289]

Another great video, my friend...horrible luck with the bottles...but it is amazing that companies can't seem to figure out how to keep a bottle sealed...then there are others that you wonder if you will ever get it open...lol

[@Raildig]

Thanks! It is truly baffling on these seals. As a follow up I did contact Loctite, they were apathetic. Also contacted Devcon, no response. I wouldn't have expected an emergency board call from them, but even a tepid boilerplate response would have been something. On the suggestion of garrettswoodworx1873's here in the comments section, I will try BSI next time.

[@mark5289]

@@Raildig it definitely can't hurt to try...

[@garrettswoodworx1873]

You might want to try BSI (Bob Smith Industries) 5 minute epoxy if you haven't already done so. I've used it for years on everything from RC boats, cars and aircraft to model railroading to woodturning and literally never had a problem. One caveat when purchasing: When they advertise a 4.5oz package, that's the combined volume of the two bottles. If you want "4oz" bottles, buy the 9oz package. (Their CA is also great!)

[@Raildig]

I'd used BSI stuff years ago, didn't know they made a 5-minute epoxy. After I'm done with this current Devcon, I think I'll give it a try, thanks for that tip!

[@garrettswoodworx1873]

@@Raildig You're welcome! I believe they make 5, 15 & 30 minute versions. I mostly use the "4.5 oz combined" size because it's convenient for the volume I use and I can get it locally but get the 9 oz version when they run out of the smaller size and I've never had shelf life issues.

[@Raildig]

@@garrettswoodworx1873 I have the patience of a gnat, so it's the 5 minute version for me... LOL. The only 5-minute I can get locally in the bottles is from the local marina, I live by the water and we have several marine supply stores here, that didn't even occur to me as I'm not a boat person. I look forward to trying the BSI next time.