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2:35 pm
August 28, 2008
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Alistair
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Hey guys,
I need some tips on using epoxy - here was me thinking it was just a case of adding some goo to the heads and bodies of my flies - turns out I actually need some instructions as the stuff can be dangerous….
Anyway - any tips?
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2:57 pm
August 28, 2008
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Campbell S
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Alistair, its pretty easy to work with, 5 min epoxy is good stuff, just make sure you invets in one of those rod/fly drier rotary things that helps ensure that the epoxy dries evenly, it smells pretty bad.
Loon makes a water based stuff called hard head which takes a while to dry, and needs built up over a longer period. This is nice as it dosn't stink, but I prefer Epoxy for speed.
Epoxy is amust for Pike flies and helps hold them together, also makes the eyes look way better with a sort of lense magnifying effect. PM me if you want any more specifics.
Campbell
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3:20 pm
August 28, 2008
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Paul
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Alistair, I've been tying up some epoxy headed pike flies lately.I've just been using the 5 min epoxy stuff,mixing up a small batch for each fly as i need it.I've been applying it with a big needle but a cocktail stick would do the same job.Once you have the desired amount on the fly keep turning it in your fingers to get an even finish.Once it gets tacky it wont run or drip anymore.
I've also been tying some with epoxy bodies containing a rattle which look and sound pretty cool.
Just need to shake the killer cold I have so I can get out and try them out!
Best wishes
Paul
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4:00 pm
August 28, 2008
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Campbell S
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Oh yeah, you will need a bunch of small disposable plastic mixing cups too…
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4:01 pm
August 28, 2008
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Stuart B
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And have a look on Youtube to see if there are any demo-videos
Something like this but with more of an explanation .
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=92_iPLB6njA
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7:51 pm
August 28, 2008
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Paul
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Ha Campbell,i suspect there's a bit of a gulf in our fly tying.
Rotary drier and plastic cups versus my fingers and bits of scrap cardboard 
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8:03 pm
August 28, 2008
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Alistair
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You said what I was thinking paul 
I thought I could get away with using a bit of tinfoil and a bodkin - hmmmm I wanna tie up some of these for Sunday as well!
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8:54 pm
August 28, 2008
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Campbell S
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Scrap cardboard will work too
The rotary drier I used I made from a low rpm motor and attached a plastic thingummy jig to it, originally I made it to turn a rod with epoxy to dry but never got round to it. The motor and battery housing was from an old display case used to turn a shelf, so It was all made from junk basically except a couple things I bought.
I don't have it any more so just use the rotary function on my vice to enable a relatively even coating and no blobs.
I think they have the driers in GAC for about £20, they are a handy pice of kit if you make a lot of epoxy flies.
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10:18 pm
September 19, 2008
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Dougie
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Alastair,
A good tip I picked up from Bob Popovics book 'Pop Fleyes', is to use a pad of post-it notes. Mix up your epoxy, apply to fly and throw the sheet away, mix up throw away, mix up throw away, mix up…………….
And get yourself some grease proof paper. Use this between your fingers to mould the epoxy into any desired shape just before it hardens. Doesn't stick to your fingers or leave unsightly fingerprints this way.
Giving away all my secrets here! 
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8:49 pm
September 21, 2008
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Alistair
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Top tip Dougie - thanks for sharing
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