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Old 01-05-2011, 01:29 PM   #1
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Epoxy Box Heat
So finally got around to building a heated drying box for epoxied plugs.

My question is:

What is the desired heat range?

Or

What has worked for you?

Thanks for the help.

Chef
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Old 01-05-2011, 03:15 PM   #2
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I like between 90 and 100 in the shade. I use sys. 3 clear coat.
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What Paul said. Too high and you get issues with bubbles from air being forced out of the wood. The epoxy also tends to pull away from edges.
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90 degrees seems to be best for me. I dry my primed plugs in and the same cabinet and have had the primer get chalked up from the heat above.
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After the E-tex has set up for about 8 hours (4-5 rotating) I transfer the baits to the heating box with a 40 watt light bulb. Heat at 110 degrees for about 18 or so hours.
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Old 01-05-2011, 06:19 PM   #6
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110 degrees?... and I thought mine was hot. thats a plug sauna
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Old 01-05-2011, 07:24 PM   #7
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Thanks guys. I have an old smoker therometer I'll be using.

It's a pretty basic set up made from left over wood but it should work.
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