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A few questions about glue

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Pat B:
Mixing epoxy with denatured alcohol, acetone or other solvents to thin it is what it known as Massey finish, popularized by Jay Massey to seal his sinew backed bows to protect them from the wet environments of Alaska. It is a difficult finish to apply(generally wiped on). I guess you could spray it on. I use it to saturate the hemp cord handle wraps I use on my selfbows and backed bows.

Muskyman:
Found this online

Method #2: Thinning Epoxy Resin Using a Solvent
Using a solvent to thin your epoxy is a much easier and quicker method, but it will drastically affect the compressive strength of the epoxy, so we do not recommend this method. However, if you still go ahead with this, here are some of the solvents we suggest you use. Solvents like denatured alcohol, lacquer thinners and acetone.

It also said heating to thin is probably best but not to over heat it.

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