FishDragon 0 Report post Posted October 20, 2011 Just looking at ordering some Diamond Hard Resin and was wondering if anyone had any experience with this glue? It looks great but it is hard to find reviews or tests of the product online. I am wanting to get away from epoxy because I don't like using it and I just don't like it. Thanks Dave Link http://www.flymart.ca/default.aspx?ctl=ctl_ec_product&product_id=1452 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
famill00 0 Report post Posted October 20, 2011 I use UV Knot glue and cure it with a UV flashlight.... Works like a charm. Most fly shops have it. -Forrest Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carlp5351 0 Report post Posted October 21, 2011 Check the link below. I did a review of the Diamond hard low tack. I was using the Loon before and i think the Loon is not even close to the quality of the Diamond Hard. The Loon product is real senseitive to cold. http://cpsflyfishingandflytying.blogspot.com/2011/06/product-review-deercreek-flies-diamond.html Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Al Beatty 0 Report post Posted October 26, 2011 Just looking at ordering some Diamond Hard Resin and was wondering if anyone had any experience with this glue? It looks great but it is hard to find reviews or tests of the product online. I am wanting to get away from epoxy because I don't like using it and I just don't like it. Thanks Dave Link http://www.flymart.ca/default.aspx?ctl=ctl_ec_product&product_id=1452 Hi Dave, We've had good luck with Clear Cure Goo. We realize it's not the product you asked about but it might be an alternative item to check out. Take care & ... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bad fish rising 0 Report post Posted October 28, 2011 pike flys on facebook was just talking about this stuff Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FishDragon 0 Report post Posted October 30, 2011 My light and glue arrived yesterday in the mail. I haven't tied any flies with it yet but I am impressed. The light seems to be very tuff made from 6061 aluminum and it is waterproof. I guess people use it for law enforcement and such. The glue I have tried on white paper. Just a small pea sized blob and I hit it with the light. 3 to 4 seconds later it was hard and non tacky. I took a pair of scissors and cut the glue and the paper in two. The glue seemed to be hard right through and the paper looked to be the same color as the non glued paper. I am impressed with it but will really have to get tying some flies and use them fishing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flytire 0 Report post Posted October 31, 2011 which goo did you buy? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FishDragon 0 Report post Posted October 31, 2011 Diamond Hard Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flytire 0 Report post Posted October 31, 2011 wise choice! + if you ever decide to try "bug bond" the DH light works for that too! just buy the goo! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rhen 0 Report post Posted March 31, 2012 wise choice! + if you ever decide to try "bug bond" the DH light works for that too! just buy the goo! I was using the ccg and I really like the hydro which is very thin and sets with out any tack. I like the others too but you have to coat even the tack free. I ordered some diamond hard and the powerful lazer pointer torch. I really hardens but it doesn't set up clear. Mine set up cloudy and it even starting smoking when I hit it with that lazer light. BTW the light also works on the ccg. I was used to the ccg setting up crystal clear. Am I dong something wrong with the diamond hard or is anyone else finging the same thing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fred H. 0 Report post Posted March 31, 2012 The diamond hard is very tough and clear . It has a ton of aplications. You can do the same things to alter it as you can with epoxy . Such as add glitter , color ..etc. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rhen 0 Report post Posted March 31, 2012 The diamond hard is very tough and clear . It has a ton of aplications. You can do the same things to alter it as you can with epoxy . Such as add glitter , color ..etc. Good to hear but for some reason mine is not coming out clear and it is smoking when I hit it with the torch light. The light you have is not like mine at all. Mine is a very small pencil like pointer style and the the light is intense. My light for my ccg is like yours and it too will set the diamond hard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eugward 0 Report post Posted March 31, 2012 A lot of the guys from my fly fishing club and myself uses a UV light from ACE Hardware and buy a UV sanding sealer from a local surf shop. It works good and for 8oz of the stuff its about 10 bucks. A couple of the guys have been useing this set up for over year with no problems. The UV light will work with most of the UV cured stuff on the market. You have to watch useing a UV light from one couple with a UV cured resin from another company. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flytire 0 Report post Posted March 31, 2012 how close are you putting the light to the resin to make it smoke? ive heard of folks placing the light about 3 inches away i have the diamond hard with the lazer pointer curing light and mine dont make smoke maybe you should contact nick at deer creek and let him know of your problem Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rhen 0 Report post Posted April 1, 2012 how close are you putting the light to the resin to make it smoke? ive heard of folks placing the light about 3 inches away i have the diamond hard with the lazer pointer curing light and mine dont make smoke maybe you should contact nick at deer creek and let him know of your problem I guess I am holding it pretty close. The beam is so much smaller than I am used too so I guess I hold it pretty close just to make sure I am hitting the fly. I did email Deer Creek but I never got a response. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
