Pouring gallon pr problem

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crabcreekind

crabcreekind

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So i got 2 gallons of pr from us composites. and i used to get it from woodwhimsies but they can in quart and were 100000000 times easier to pour, so i casted something today and it was dripping all down the side and getting everywhere.. is there a secret way to pour this stuff? a funnel? or could i put it into my old quart cans?
 
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you can use your old quart cans if you want, im sure that would be easier! I recommend keeping the resin in an area where the temp is regulated to around 75degrees or cooler. It will last longer that way. I typically pour my resin into graduated mixing cups that measure up to 8 oz. You might be able to get empty quart cans from the big box stores too, not sure, but you could check .
 
You can put it into a gallon gas can and it pours really easy. If you are cheap, like me, you can transfer it to a milk jug. Both pour much easier than the metal cans.
 
I read this on here and it has worked great for me....

I use a punch and punch a hole in each of the three corners, avoiding the corner with the screw top. I then pour out of the corner by the screw top and the other two serve to bring air into the can while pouring. Then, using blue tape I seal up all holes. I had a partially full gallon of PR that sat there with the blue tape for 4 months or so over winter in my cold garage and had no problem with it once spring rolled around.
 
OK thanks guys, If i dont use all of my Pr by the time i cant cast anymore, would storing it in the cold garage be better for the winter than storing it in the 70 deg shop?
 
I saw a person use a pump for the West Coast System and they siliconed the pump into the top of the gallon can after making a hole for the pump to sit into.

Dave
 
I buy by the 5 gal and used to have a problem.... now i just hold the cup to the edge of the spout and tip slowly. Just let the resin run down the inside wall of the cup so you dont make air bubbles.
 
Ill get a roll of masking tape, wrap a piece around the opening of the container and pour from that. When your done and stand it up the remaining pr runs back into the can and after about 5 min Ill remove the tape wipe off the threads and reseal the can.

Just make sure the tape is tightly sealed around the openings.
 
Most people pour with the hole of the can close to the bottom. If you will pour with the hole at the top and put the cup against the edge of the hole, it is much easier. What that does is it lets you tilt the can much further before fluid starts coming out because air is at the top when tilted. Is that as clear as mud?
 
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