Clip Sink

[KCW]

Ok, I'm new here and tried to search for this situation, but couldn't find it. I cast my own PR blanks and I have noticed that on some of the pens I make, the clip starts to sink into the resin, where it touches the barrel. I am assuming that the problem is not fully cured resin, but these blanks were almost a month old by the time I turned them. My shop is in my garage, so it has been cold, but I though by now it would have cured fully. Am I right in assuming that the resin isn't cured and how long can it take to fully cure at lower temps (40F-50F)? As far as I know my resin and MEKP are not that old and I usually use 8-10 drops per ounce.

Thanks
Dan

 

[thewishman]

That happens to a lot of PR blanks - no matter how long they have cured. It's worse in hot weather..

 

[Janster]

This is more prevalent in "Wasp" type configurations! I myself have never experienced a problem like this! Are your finished pens a bit on the plump side?

 

[KCW]

So there is nothing I can do about it Chris? It is happening on a few different blanks, even straight barrel pens. Also, I've noticed that the texture, from my pen portfolios, is leaving a faint pattern in the back side of the pens.

 

[Kenny Durrant]

I've noticed some of my pens have done the same thing. The only time I've seen it was when the clip turned so I put it back in the same spot when I glued and pressed the clip back in.I have never seen anything from the pens just sitting around.