I just found a pound of devcon while unpacking after my move. Unfortunately the 'use by' date on the label near the UPC is 9/11/2008. It appears normal and I plan to use it. I was wondering if anyone has used Devcon this far past its expiration date and if so how did it work out? TIA
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Re: Devcon past expiration date...still use it?
I have some that is older than yours and it works fine. Storage conditions may dictate if yours will still be useable or not. Mix up a small test batch and let it cure before you use it
I have some that is older than yours and it works fine. Storage conditions may dictate if yours will still be useable or not. Mix up a small test batch and let it cure before you use it
Re: Devcon past expiration date...still use it?
Heat sealed resin container in hot water slightly above 60 C for an hour or so. Epoxy resin can cristalize like honey, heat will reverse.
edi
Heat sealed resin container in hot water slightly above 60 C for an hour or so. Epoxy resin can cristalize like honey, heat will reverse.
edi
Re: Devcon past expiration date...still use it?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: insight3b</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I just found a pound of devcon while unpacking after my move. Unfortunately the 'use by' date on the label near the UPC is 9/11/2008. It appears normal and I plan to use it. I was wondering if anyone has used Devcon this far past its expiration date and if so how did it work out? TIA </div></div>
When I worked on M14s, the specified bedding compound was either Fenwall or Devcon. I really don't care for it.
The most popular bedding compound used these days seems to be Marine Tex. I have it and like it, although I also use a lot of the old Brownells compounds since I had a lot of experience with them. Always have loved ACRABED, but it is tricky to use.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: insight3b</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I just found a pound of devcon while unpacking after my move. Unfortunately the 'use by' date on the label near the UPC is 9/11/2008. It appears normal and I plan to use it. I was wondering if anyone has used Devcon this far past its expiration date and if so how did it work out? TIA </div></div>
When I worked on M14s, the specified bedding compound was either Fenwall or Devcon. I really don't care for it.
The most popular bedding compound used these days seems to be Marine Tex. I have it and like it, although I also use a lot of the old Brownells compounds since I had a lot of experience with them. Always have loved ACRABED, but it is tricky to use.
Re: Devcon past expiration date...still use it?
I'd bet that it's fine, but I think that it would be prudent to mix a small batch and let it cure to make sure it hardens properly. Could also call the company, they might have something to say about that. Good luck
I'd bet that it's fine, but I think that it would be prudent to mix a small batch and let it cure to make sure it hardens properly. Could also call the company, they might have something to say about that. Good luck
