flyfishingheaven 0 Report post Posted January 8, 2005 I have been using a tooth pick to apply epoxy to my fly patterns. Does anybody have any sugestions of any other instruments that could be used? I am looking possible for a brush of some sort. Aret here any on the market? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lthrnk 0 Report post Posted January 8, 2005 Use a bodkin, it can be cleaned off and reused. I've never tried to brush epoxy, if I did I'd probably end up with the brush being part of the fly. A lot depends on the type of "epoxy" you are using, If you want to brush it try Softex and a throw away craft brush. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joe Hard 0 Report post Posted January 8, 2005 Toothpick and a post it, when done fold it over and throw it away. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fly1 0 Report post Posted January 8, 2005 I use a straight pin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
picketpin 0 Report post Posted January 8, 2005 use Sally Hanson hard as nails fingernail polish with nylon it has the brush aready in it and it does a good job .let it dry and apply a second coat ibeen using this and other cements for over 30 years TIGHT LINES MIKE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FKROW 0 Report post Posted January 8, 2005 I use a heavy bodkin needle or metal spatula for epoxy application. Â It is easier to make two applications, the first to fill voids and make general shape, the second to final shape and smooth out surface. Â Regards, FK Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JarrodRuggles 0 Report post Posted January 9, 2005 I with picket. . . .SAlly hansons os the best. Hard as Nails is just as good as epoxy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joe Hard 0 Report post Posted January 9, 2005 QUOTE (JarrodRuggles @ Jan 8 2005, 08:02 PM) I with picket. . . .SAlly hansons os the best. Hard as Nails is just as good as epoxy. Where can I get my hands on a bottle of that stuff Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lthrnk 0 Report post Posted January 9, 2005 All the chain drugstores CVS etc. carry Sally Hansen. I've been using the clear with nylon for years. also great to keep with you to repair flies. It is also available in many colors. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nightfish 0 Report post Posted January 9, 2005 Go to 7-11 & swipe some coffee stir-straws...not the little double straws though... Cut them to an angled point. It makes for a nice tool to pick up the material, gives a fine point for small work, and you can remove extra material easily. They also work nice for removing bubbles in the mixed epoxy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted January 9, 2005 I buy a bundle of the plastic strips that you use to tie up cables for tv's and computers. I buy them at Walmart for just a few dollars and you get like 25-50 in there. I cut them into the sizes that I want them. I hope this helps. Jim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted January 9, 2005 If you check in Wal-Marts dental section you'll find some small plastic tooth picks. I like the straight ones that have a small,thin flat area on one end. You can apply a real small amount with them and they wipe off clean. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
