Vodkaman Posted October 8, 2010 Report Share Posted October 8, 2010 I posted this in the docks because it is not a question, just a soap box rant. Does anyone else hate D2T syringes as much as I do. They stick, then all of a sudden the stuff globs out. You look at the two portions that you have been dealt, it is like a half ball shot into the corner pocket, you know the white is going to the other corner, but you play it anyway, hoping you are wrong. You know that the two parts are not equal, but you go ahead and mix it anyway, hoping for the best. WRONG! MISTAKE! DO NOT DO IT! Adjust the shot with a little bottom spin or better still, choose another shot. Adjust the mix proportions or better still, bin it and start again, you know it makes sense. Yes, if the mix does not set, you can fix with an extra coat. But this is not always an acceptable solution, especially if you are working around a fine balance or working close to neutral buoyancy. I just cleaned of the goop from the almost finished lure. Now my hands are burning with the solvent. Indonesian rubber gloves are too small for my hands. I can normally avoid contact with the chemicals, but not this time. What is worse, is that I wiped the excess epoxy on the side of my turning wheel frame, now that is all sticky too. The lip is also seriously clouded too, fortunately the lure is just a proto, otherwise it would have been scrapped. Not a good day. I am going to have to renew my search for a local epoxy supplier, as D2T is like chickens teeth and very expensive ($4.30 for one ounce). Buying on-line is not an option either, unless I am spending BIG money. Decided to make a 3 egg omelet, but the last egg looked a bit lonely, so I cracked in the fourth. You guessed it, the fourth egg was bad, had to throw the lot away. Definitely not a good day. I thought about jumping on the bike and nipping down to the supermarket, but it just started raining. Bad, Bad day. I hope my bad day at least serves some purpose and makes you grin a little. I’ll probably have a grin myself, maybe next week. I’d settle for a large Vodka right now, but I don’t keep it in the house. I’ve got half a bottle of flat coke and a good imagination, that will have to do. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric670 Posted October 14, 2010 Report Share Posted October 14, 2010 Dave.... Sounds like a typical day at my house. Remember my pop mold and my clay model? You had a ric670 day:D . I had the problem with the D2T syringes too. But a hobby shop literally opened up in a strip mall about 2 blocks from my house and they sell the big bottles of D2t for $15...now i can pour them separately and evenly....but you have a different problem altogether. I understand ur pain......i have been having problems replicating that model which was going to win me some big tournys....all i have now is a brick bait coffin . You'll figure something out Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diemai Posted October 15, 2010 Report Share Posted October 15, 2010 @ Vodkaman Sorry , mate , .....but truly there are days , when you better should not have gotten up from your bed in the morning , ..........you know , Murphy never sleeps ! But fortunately there is always hope for a better one to come your way ! greetz , Dieter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
