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West System or woodcraft System 3? Advantages of either?
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"Gramps' shop" wrote in message ... West System or woodcraft System 3? Advantages of either? Save some money. http://www.uscomposites.com/epoxy.html |
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On Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at 10:28:43 PM UTC-6, Gramps' shop wrote:
West System or woodcraft System 3? Advantages of either? Long ago, I had used a System 3 product (don't recall which one), but had to order it, can't find it locally. It was just as good as West System's G-Flex 650-8, that I, now, specifically use. I started using West Systems because I can get it locally ($30 per 8 oz box). *West's Marine - West is a local name, not the same West as the epoxy folks. I need some, now, but West's Marine is out of it. Three days ago, I ordered 2 X 8 oz boxes from Dicsount Marine, $14.29 each box + $10 shipping. http://www.discountmarinesupplies.co...iVfgodCo IBcg As to Discount Marine: I can access the order status, via their website... says it's shipped. I kinna don't like that they haven't sent an email with a tracking number. No tracking number on their (website) status info, either. +1 - I'll check out dadiOH"s link, for future reference. Sonny |
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"Sonny" wrote in message ... On Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at 10:28:43 PM UTC-6, Gramps' shop wrote: West System or woodcraft System 3? Advantages of either? Long ago, I had used a System 3 product (don't recall which one), but had to order it, can't find it locally. It was just as good as West System's G-Flex 650-8, that I, now, specifically use. I started using West Systems because I can get it locally ($30 per 8 oz box). *West's Marine - West is a local name, not the same West as the epoxy folks. I need some, now, but West's Marine is out of it. Three days ago, I ordered 2 X 8 oz boxes from Dicsount Marine, $14.29 each box + $10 shipping. http://www.discountmarinesupplies.co...iVfgodCo IBcg As to Discount Marine: I can access the order status, via their website... says it's shipped. I kinna don't like that they haven't sent an email with a tracking number. No tracking number on their (website) status info, either. +1 - I'll check out dadiOH"s link, for future reference. They have good prices (compared to others) and are easy to buy from. Like the others, they are resellers. There are only a couple of epoxy manufacturers and they sell in bulk to resellers who may - or may not - then add various ingredients to slightly modify the characteristics of the material. One caveat, they offer a couple of viscosities, thin and thick. The thin is like most others, the thick is THICK...not so thick that it won't run but too thick to saturate glass well. One time I bought a gallon of thick for a special purpose, wish I hadn't; much easier to just use Cab-o-Sil to thicken. For top coating already in place glass, the thick is fine. |
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On Wednesday, December 7, 2016 at 7:51:22 AM UTC-5, Sonny wrote:
On Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at 10:28:43 PM UTC-6, Gramps' shop wrote: West System or woodcraft System 3? Advantages of either? Long ago, I had used a System 3 product (don't recall which one), but had to order it, can't find it locally. It was just as good as West System's G-Flex 650-8, that I, now, specifically use. I started using West Systems because I can get it locally ($30 per 8 oz box). *West's Marine - West is a local name, not the same West as the epoxy folks. *West's Marine - West is a local name, not the same West as the epoxy folks. West's Marine or West Marine? (No 's) West Marine is not a local name in that they have over 250 stores in 41 states. Is your West's different than my West? http://www.westmarine.com/store-find...daStoreNearYou |
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On Wednesday, December 7, 2016 at 7:34:53 AM UTC-6, DerbyDad03 wrote:
On Wednesday, December 7, 2016 at 7:51:22 AM UTC-5, Sonny wrote: On Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at 10:28:43 PM UTC-6, Gramps' shop wrote: West System or woodcraft System 3? Advantages of either? Long ago, I had used a System 3 product (don't recall which one), but had to order it, can't find it locally. It was just as good as West System's G-Flex 650-8, that I, now, specifically use. I started using West Systems because I can get it locally ($30 per 8 oz box). *West's Marine - West is a local name, not the same West as the epoxy folks. *West's Marine - West is a local name, not the same West as the epoxy folks. West's Marine or West Marine? (No 's) West Marine is not a local name in that they have over 250 stores in 41 states. Is your West's different than my West? http://www.westmarine.com/store-find...daStoreNearYou I believe you are correct. My find-a-store zip code is 70506. I had assumed "my" West (Marine) was a local name. I wasn't aware of West Marine being a franchise. I think, what I did, back then, was to search "Where to buy", on the West System's website, and just assumed my local West was local folks. I never thought to research them, as I was only concerned with buying some epoxy. Sonny |
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On Wednesday, December 7, 2016 at 9:18:41 AM UTC-5, Sonny wrote:
On Wednesday, December 7, 2016 at 7:34:53 AM UTC-6, DerbyDad03 wrote: On Wednesday, December 7, 2016 at 7:51:22 AM UTC-5, Sonny wrote: On Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at 10:28:43 PM UTC-6, Gramps' shop wrote: West System or woodcraft System 3? Advantages of either? Long ago, I had used a System 3 product (don't recall which one), but had to order it, can't find it locally. It was just as good as West System's G-Flex 650-8, that I, now, specifically use. I started using West Systems because I can get it locally ($30 per 8 oz box). *West's Marine - West is a local name, not the same West as the epoxy folks. *West's Marine - West is a local name, not the same West as the epoxy folks. West's Marine or West Marine? (No 's) West Marine is not a local name in that they have over 250 stores in 41 states. Is your West's different than my West? http://www.westmarine.com/store-find...daStoreNearYou I believe you are correct. My find-a-store zip code is 70506. I had assumed "my" West (Marine) was a local name. I wasn't aware of West Marine being a franchise. I think, what I did, back then, was to search "Where to buy", on the West System's website, and just assumed my local West was local folks. I never thought to research them, as I was only concerned with buying some epoxy. Sonny I used to buy mine at the West Marine near me. They are far from the least expensive place to buy epoxy (or anything else for that matter) but they are convenient and have the full compliment of West Systems fillers, pumps, etc. One stop shopping. I don't do much with epoxy any more, it was back in my Soap Box Derby days that I used a bunch. I still have some left over stuff, but I'm sure it's gone bad by now. I should grab the crate and go through it. Probably free up some shelf space. ;-) |
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On Tue, 6 Dec 2016 20:28:40 -0800 (PST)
"Gramps' shop" wrote: West System or woodcraft System 3? Advantages of either? i found some generic on ebay and it is crystal clear and the price was good even with shipping |
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