Epoxy????

[Jason Jelinek]

I've used G2 for all my glass lam bows for the last 7 years (probably about 8 bows).  This has been on both black and clear glass.

[John Roberts]

ChristopherO, appreciate the feedback about the color. It's true that our epoxies don't cure translucent. (Light coloring, but definitely visible.) That's deliberate because in most adhesive applications, if you don't mix the two components well, you weaken the bond. The different colors of the component -- and the new color of the mixed components -- helps you visually insure that you're getting the strongest bond. And, in most applications, you don't see the cured adhesive as it's covered by the materials.

Totally understand your point here about laminating and letting the beauty of the wood shine through. A thought: maybe consider different adhesives for exterior lamination versus structural assembly.

As I wrote at the beginning, this is a new potential use for our adhesives, so I'm learning, and grateful for that. Clear curing is possible, but we haven't focused on that property to date. We've focused on strength and flexibility (for E5) not visual appeal, but we've done clear before, too.

[soopernate]

I was turned on to G2 by Jason Jelinek after I read his article in TBM years ago.  I exchanged an email or two with him not long after that and now the only regret i have is that it took me so long to actually TRY it.  Thanks for information Jason and it is good to start seeing feedback on this glue showing up on the forum.

[Jason Jelinek]

Jim Fetrow from Portland, Oregon is the one who told me about G2.  He uses an oven to cure the G2 in his bows, he even heats up the epoxy before applying it.

[Trick]

Thanks again gentlemen.  The more info I can get the better.

[John Roberts]

For those mentioning (and using) G2... is the amber color not a problem?

Only asking because others in the thread emphasized that drying clear _is_ important.

(Yes, I'm still listening and learning... and intrigued.)

John Roberts
GM, SmartAdhesives
http://www.adhesive.com/