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Smith & Co.'s Tropical Hardwood Epoxy will glue not only oily hardwoods such as mahogany and teak, but oak, spruce, or any other softer wood. In addition, it will (with proper chemical surface preparation) glue a wide variety of metals, glass, rubber or plastic. Cured, it is completely waterproof and weatherproof. This 1-to-1 ratio-mixed epoxy yields a highly flexible glue that is ideally cured in warmer weather climate. 4 sizes available.
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Cure Schedule
Pot Life
Full Cure
50 deg F
6 Hours
6 Days
68 deg F
4 Hours
5 Days
86 deg F
2 Hours
3 Days
Tropical Hardwood Epoxy is to be mixed one-to-one by volume, and is forgiving of minor mix ratio errors. Mixing by weight may be done at 10 parts A to 12 parts B by weight. For best results mix in one container, transfer to a second container and mix again. Allow sitting 10 to 20 minutes before use. Then allow sitting on wood joints with exposed end grain or exceptional roughness for at least half the pot life before assembly.
BRAND:
Smith and Co
Material:
Epoxy
Usage:
Woodrot
Questions & Answers about Smiths Tropical Hardwood Epoxy:
2013-01-26A shopper asked: I have teak and Holly floor in my sailboat. In one area water got in and separated the teak from the ply wood. what product do you suggest to repair the damage?
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2013-01-29ROBERT MOLGREN: i used the smiths tropical hardwood epoxy for my 3ft. x 4ft.
indoor cigar humidor, which i lined with spanish cedar.
but on my '57 chris craft(which i restored) i used 3m 5200,
which worked great to secure my phillipine mahogany deck to the plywood base.
2013-02-21JOHN HARVEY: Sadly new flooring, then CPES penetrating epoxy, then any quality epoxy. West is great for bonding but not for finish... I am about to replace the entire floor in my sailboat from water stains... I will saturate from both sides with CPES and then probably use a 2 part urethane for the final coating...
2012-06-29A shopper asked: Can I stain my sailboat rudder before sealing it with Smith's tropical hardwood epoxy?
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2012-07-12PHILIP THOMPSON: I'm not sure. Since its most likely an oil based stain, it would effect adhesion. I've never heard of anyone using the hardwood epoxy as a sealer. You may want to try staining, then several coats of CPES to build up a layer for bonding the epoxy. Good luck
2012-07-18JEFFREY BRYANT: In my experience, Smiths Tropical Hardwood Epoxy is only to be used as an adhesive. For sealing, you want Smiths Clear Penetrating Epoxy Sealer (CPES). You should definitely be able to stain the wood first Just make sure the stain is fully dried before applying the sealer.
2011-12-02JOHN BOWLES asked: What kin of proper chemical surface preparation is needed for wood to metal?
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2011-12-30JOHN CARSWELL: Smith & Co provide good technical support for their products. Call them direct to get the right answer to your question. 510-237-6842.
2011-11-16WILLIAM RICHARDS asked: Can I use Smiths Tropical Hardwood Epoxy to Laminate a White Oak Keel.
Should the Oak be green or dried, and if green would Smiths ceps work.?
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2011-11-16JOHN CARSWELL: I am using Smiths products to laminate white oak stem and keel; teak as well. It seem very tough -- I have had to tear a couple of things apart and the joints are stronger than the wood. The boat is still being built so I cannot personally confirm that it will make a permanent bond for years.
Call Smiths at 510 237 6842 with questions; they were helpful when I called.
If you buy, distinguish between the "Tropical Hardwood Epoxy" and the "All Wood Glue". The AWG is a faster cure; THE is a 40 hour cure at 70 degrees. I have used both and I like the thicker THE better for no good reason other than it seems like it will make a stronger bond.
I recommend you ask Smiths
2011-11-16PAUL LIPPINCOTT: I cannot answer right now for I haven't had time to use it. One of my winter projects. I am planning on using it on mahogany. Penetrating epoxy seems to work well.
2011-11-17SHARON STEVENSON: You have two separate questions. In response to question 1, STHE works very well as a laminate epoxy for white oak. For keel applications, STHE stays a bit flexible and allows for movement.
In response to question 2. Oak for structural applications should always be dried to moisture levels of 20% maximum, lower is better. CPES will seal moisture in as well as out, you will end up with bowing and distorting wood if you seal the moisture in.
You may want to consider taking your oak for the keel to someone with a drying kiln, but DON"T use it green in a keel.
Hope this helps
2011-11-17PHILIP THOMPSON: You should not have an issue as long as the oak is not "fresh" from the stump green. The hardwood epoxy is somewhat flexible and will allow for some shrinkage. CPES should work well if green. I've always used CPES after the hardwood epoxy has fully cured because I wanted a direct epoxy to wood fiber bond. Maybe the CPES would act as a good primer? You may want to research the Smith Bros site.
Good luck
2011-11-18MARSHALL MURPHY: William, I am a long time wooden boat owner, 3 so far. I have used Smiths products for more than 20 years and am very pleased. I use CPES on almost all wood that I bare. The Tropical Hardwood Glue has worked well above and below the waterline. I've used it on every variety of wood I have; Teak, Oak, Mahogany, Spruce, and it workes well. As to green or dried wood, I really donâ??t know. I did use CPES on my white oak floors in my current boat. Hope this helps. Fair winds and following seas.
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