Omnibot 2000 , Rad 2.0 Vacuum Bot

jstarne1

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#1905  

Where do you get your epoxy from?

#1906  

Yes I would also like more info on the epoxy. That is really a great way to do it, replace the crappy part with a stronger solution.

#1909  

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My idea for elbow joint is a bolt threaded through the arm and epoxied so it cannot spin. Theres two washers and two nuts on inside and outside of the fore arm. Between the washers i will apply grease for smooth movement.

#1910  

The epoxy i usually use is from walmart but most hobby suppliers sell it.

Fiberglasssupply.com has bulk options to get great deals on materials and epoxy.

http://www.fiberglasssupply.com/Product_Catalog/Fillers/fillers.html Micro bubbles from 3m at a great deal

Epoxy for structure. clear finishes. Bonding. uv resistant ect http://www.fiberglasssupply.com/Product_Catalog/Epoxy/epoxy.html

Cheapest resin is polyester resin. good for general use with fiberglass cloth to make cheap strong parts. You pay for what you get. Epoxy is stronger. http://www.fiberglasssupply.com/Product_Catalog/Polyester_Resins/polyester_resins.html

#1911  

i used something close that epoxy before,but better is aluminium,very light weight stronger then epoxy and parts easy to remove as i get my frame design you can see how its done

#1912  

I did simple things like sanding last night. I also glued in the shoulder pieces as well. i will pick up spray primer and start priming.pieces so i can see low areas and get the surface all uniform. I believe i am about to. Start a new thread tonight with the priming and let this thread be a reference for what has happened so far.