The Best Epoxy To Use

Save a lot of time, money, and frustration by learning the best practices for using epoxy and how to pick the right epoxy for your project! Most problems with epoxy can be solved by simply using the right epoxy resin product, and following a few simple best practices.

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00:00 Introduction
01:02 Best Practices
05:34 Penetrating Epoxy
07:22 High Performance
10:31 Deep Pour Epoxies
15:00 TableTop and MakerPoxy
17:46 Casting Urethane Epoxy
19:00 4 Minute Epoxy & This
21:30 Speciality Products
24:00 Degassing Epoxy
29:23 Viscosity Comparison
32:50 Runaway Exothermic
33:30 Cast and Turn Example
34:22 Outro

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[robotsnthat]

I use the technique taught to me when I did a resin course, the 2 mix method. Mix thoroughly in your first measuring container, then pour into a second container and scrape your measuring container out also. Thoroughly mix again for a perfect mix. Can scrape the second container knowing it is properly mixed.

[AGlimpseInside]

@totalboat is the gold standard when used correctly. Listen to this guy. He’s got the know how!!!

[dashrooster]

I've been a wood worker most of my life and now at a half century old looking into Epoxy. Your video was a great help. I also live in RI so I feel Total Epoxy will be a good fit. Thank you.

[wmtodd]

This is the greatest breakdown of epoxy and related tips I've seen since I started getting into epoxy, if only I started getting into epoxy after the release date of this video. Fantastic, and thank you!

[Angel_Arpit]

This is exactly the video I was looking for. I am going to use epoxy for the 1st time and I was so confused with so many different products that Total boat and other manufacturers have. Now I know what the use case for each product is. Thank you!

[Nbody]

Wow, thank you for that explanation. Now I understand the differences in labels.

[moderntouchfurniture]

Wow that was a TotalBoat product use course, excellent video, tons of great advice, thank you.

[brical]

This is exactly the infomartion I have been looking for. Been having a hard time turning some epoxy projects. Looks like I have been using the wrong stuff. Thank you

[JkCanvas]

Like the warm glow of the lights against the poplar wall.

[monopinion]

I’m definitely reviewing this video again again and again. Very informative and interesting. Thank you so much.

[J-D]

Thank you so much for sharing what's in your brain on all this stuff! You've saved me many many hours, dollars and lives.

[calleeharris]

Epoxy work is so satisfying to watch! Also, the tool wall behind you looks great!

[choimdachoim]

Seems like extremely practical and experienced advice. Just out of curiosity though, I'd weigh the individual containers of resin and hardener my first time mixing small batches to be sure that scale-weights equal volume-amounts. Some liquids/hardeners might be lighter than others.

[deankay]

A quick tip I learned was to place your mix cup in an ice cream bucket or of appropriate size. Tape 2 or 3 edges down from inner cup to outer bucket then add ice. Water will help absorb more heat during the exothermic reaction but the tape will hold it down. This slows the kick considerably if you need extra time to sand a spot or tack rag and blow or just to wipe down. We all get caught in the heat of the battle while fitting the clock and this trick will help. Gel coat, many epoxies and other two part products that have a short pot life even auto paints.

[AffyBoy]

thanks heaps -- got my new studio benches and door to create -- so thanks for GREAT video

[Atrociousnes]

if i was trying to fill huge gaps like lnch by like 3 inch what would I use

[JkCanvas]

Great video on how to mix and get the most out of your epoxy

[robert.brokaw]

Interesting video - nice to see the visual addition to what you talk about - thanks. stay safe

[thomlipiczky]

Excellent comparison and really valuable information. Thanks so much for posting this. I'm definitely subscribing to your channel!

[TotalBoat]

Thanks Caleb!! Great video and SO informative!!