Epoxy resin choices

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#1

I must admit, I am very fond of the US Composites epoxy resin, mainly for covering foam shapes and making plugs. I have only made a couple of parts with it. Main reason I use it, is because I know it is quite inexpensive.

I am curious if anyone would recommend an economical epoxy that is also good for infusion? I just finally picked up another vacuum pump after selling off my stuff 8 years ago. So I am back to vacuum-based part making.

I am almost out of epoxy and looking to see what the opinions are of USC epoxies. That is the only epoxy I have ever used, so I do not have experience with what else is out there.

Apologies if this has been discussed before. I did a quick search. If there is something I missed in my query, please point me to the thread and I will read.

Thanks

#2

Anyone ever tried this?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/VACUUM-INFUSION-EPOXY-RESIN-VERY-THIN-CRYSTAL-CLEAR-FAST-INFUSION-HEAT-RESISTANT/221037444081?_trksid=p2047675.c100011.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D222006%26algo%3DSIC.FITP%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20140107083349%26meid%3D4511507717588044085%26pid%3D100011%26prg%3D20140107083349%26rk%3D0%26rkt%3D10%26sd%3D310216963937

#3

I bought a gal for testing, but have not done any layup with it yet.

#4

I use USC 635 thin for resin infusion with very few issues. I would personally prefer something less viscous, but it’s working well thus far.