MDF sawdust as thickener?
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Forum Name: Fiberglass, Fabrication, and Interiors
Forum Discription: Fiberglass Kick Panels, Subwoofer Enclosures, Plexiglas, Fabrics, Materials, Finishes, etc.
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Printed Date: May 04, 2024 at 8:34 AM
Topic: MDF sawdust as thickener?
Posted By: s-monster
Subject: MDF sawdust as thickener?
Date Posted: January 17, 2006 at 8:41 PM
I was wondering if anybody ever tried mixing in mdf sawdust as a thickener with the resin. Is there a reason why I shouldn't try that?
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Posted By: darreng
Date Posted: January 17, 2006 at 8:57 PM
my philosiphy: there is never a reason not to try anything. but no ive never heard of that, worst it can do is weaken it right, i mean its not gonna explode.
Posted By: tuscani
Date Posted: January 17, 2006 at 9:12 PM
use Cabosil... works wonders :) and its pretty cheap
Posted By: total_overkill
Date Posted: January 18, 2006 at 2:17 AM
darreng wrote:
my philosiphy: there is never a reason not to try anything. but no ive never heard of that, worst it can do is weaken it right, i mean its not gonna explode.
K not saying anything. 
I actually posted to this to say a unique little thing that happened to me. Had some FB in the living room spilled Orange juice on it. Next day it seemed to have some similar properties to a resin except wasn't hard. I thought wonder what would happen if I added hardner to it. Havn't tried yet but was going to experiment with a small piece of cloth for kicks. ------------- 40 grit has saved my life sometimes =[
Posted By: HottAccord
Date Posted: January 18, 2006 at 5:32 PM
I heard talcum powder can even be used in place of cabosil, I've never tried it before, but I think I will in the future...
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Posted By: amazingaudio
Date Posted: January 19, 2006 at 3:32 PM
I have actually used talc a few times and got great results
Posted By: g-twizzl
Date Posted: January 19, 2006 at 9:15 PM
Best way to try it, would be to mix a lil bit first and watch the curing time and test the strength. I tried using sawdust and mdf dust and it'll thicken the mix, i just had to use more mekp hardener.
Posted By: darthness
Date Posted: January 21, 2006 at 12:31 PM
are you using N2O in the same car as the one with a thousand pounds in crappy electronics?
Posted By: mxxmikexx
Date Posted: January 25, 2006 at 5:56 PM
any kind of mixing ratio when trying to use talc powerder in place of cabosil?
Posted By: deagle50ae
Date Posted: January 25, 2006 at 6:06 PM
darthness wrote:
are you using N2O in the same car as the one with a thousand pounds in crappy electronics?
dont be an ass hole . his project is actually turning into something. not everybody has alot of MONEY to spend. myself included. he's already taken enough crap from this community.
Posted By: audionut405
Date Posted: January 25, 2006 at 8:03 PM
s-monster wrote:
I was wondering if anybody ever tried mixing in mdf sawdust as a thickener with the resin. Is there a reason why I shouldn't try that?
I have researched fiberglass a lot and that technique has come up a few times. As others have mentioned, talc works just as well.
Posted By: smonster
Date Posted: January 26, 2006 at 5:00 AM
Where do I get talc? I am using foot powder right now, smells nice but I would rather it not be so minty.
Posted By: total_overkill
Date Posted: January 26, 2006 at 5:29 AM
Actually I was wondering about the fibreglass dust you get from sanding??? Also thought of adding it in with Bondo at certain stages, Like a FB Bondo. This any good as an idea?
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40 grit has saved my life sometimes =[
Posted By: 05honda
Date Posted: January 26, 2006 at 10:45 AM
I was also wondering the same thing......my sander collects the excess dust....could this be added to the resin for strength.......
Posted By: youngone
Date Posted: January 26, 2006 at 9:14 PM
sounds like a plan try it and see what happends.
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