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General control line discussion => Open Forum => Topic started by: Paul Pomposo on January 11, 2016, 12:45:50 PM

Title: Anchor Bond alternative
Post by: Paul Pomposo on January 11, 2016, 12:45:50 PM

I'm getting ready to sheet a foam wing. Last time I did, I used Anchor Bond epoxy. Since this is no longer available, I am looking for the best thing to use as an alternative. Any thoughts?

Title: Re: Anchor Bond alternative
Post by: Phil Krankowski on January 11, 2016, 01:11:29 PM

West System and System Three are two of the best epoxy products available. 

I have used West System for many things.  They have a full line of additives, although you can use other brands of additives.

http://www.westsystem.com/ss/

I have heard and read good things about System Three, but have not used it myself.
http://www.systemthree.com/

However I have not done the task you are about to...

Phil

Title: Re: Anchor Bond alternative
Post by: Mike Griffin on January 11, 2016, 04:29:17 PM

I wholeheartedly agree with Phil.  West is the best....hey, that rhymed. 

Mike

Title: Re: Anchor Bond alternative
Post by: Paul Pomposo on January 11, 2016, 06:28:13 PM

Thanks! Used the 105 before for carbon gears. It did set up well using the bagging system. I'm curious if balsa skins will have the same result.  mw~

Title: Re: Anchor Bond alternative
Post by: Mike Scholtes on January 11, 2016, 07:16:26 PM

Hi Paul:

I use West Systems epoxy and can recommend it highly, though have not used it to attach balsa to a foam core.

You best source is probably Bob Hunt, who has been doing sheeted foam wings for about 50 years give or take. I suggest looking at his web site or giving him a call. I have a set of Bob's sheeted wings/stab/elevator and they are excellent.