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handy zone

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Vise Eaxactacated Thumb Insert Kit
« on: May 05, 2008, 12:05:38 PM »
Has anyone used this? I bought the kit to  duplicate some thumbs that were drilled oval.  I having problems with the resin not getting real hard. I talked with Vise and I was told to heat the resin to 85 degrees would help in curing,but still the slugs don`t seem real hard like a urethane slug,more like vinyl slug. also hard to get out of mold. Any suggestions apprec. Mike
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Re: Vise Eaxactacated Thumb Insert Kit
« Reply #1 on: May 05, 2008, 08:13:54 PM »
That is fairly typical of the VISE stuff. Even using more hardener didn't work well for me...
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Re: Vise Eaxactacated Thumb Insert Kit
« Reply #2 on: May 05, 2008, 08:21:04 PM »
Nick, I watched your video and did all that you said, except I need to use Wizard resin...  Right?
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Re: Vise Eaxactacated Thumb Insert Kit
« Reply #3 on: May 05, 2008, 08:23:43 PM »
Wizard is a more consistent, and the feel is very close to a slug.
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Re: Vise Eaxactacated Thumb Insert Kit
« Reply #4 on: May 05, 2008, 08:27:19 PM »
I've even used Techline HD for making a thumb insert, although vaseline is needed on the inside of mold cylinder (so it doesn't stick) and it takes overnight to cure.
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Re: Vise Eaxactacated Thumb Insert Kit
« Reply #5 on: May 05, 2008, 08:28:18 PM »
Well I guess I will order some Wizard resin. This thumb slug is getting expensive. Thanks Brunsnick for your imput. Mike
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Re: Vise Eaxactacated Thumb Insert Kit
« Reply #6 on: May 05, 2008, 08:28:40 PM »
I agree with "Wizzard" plug
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handy zone

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Re: Vise Eaxactacated Thumb Insert Kit
« Reply #7 on: May 05, 2008, 08:37:11 PM »
Portside, what is PVA ?  Also, I have lane concepts 6 Hr plug. I wonder if that would work also.
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Re: Vise Eaxactacated Thumb Insert Kit
« Reply #8 on: May 05, 2008, 08:57:47 PM »
Cool Thanks
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Re: Vise Eaxactacated Thumb Insert Kit
« Reply #9 on: May 05, 2008, 09:00:29 PM »
I have time been using vise for 3 yrs. an no problem.I will set a timer for 2 minutes of sturing time
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Re: Vise Eaxactacated Thumb Insert Kit
« Reply #10 on: May 05, 2008, 10:30:58 PM »
I only used the Vise plug, didn't have too much trouble with it.  I found that when I put 3-4 drops of black plug color in the plug, the inserts cured slicker.  Probably just me though.


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Re: Vise Eaxactacated Thumb Insert Kit
« Reply #11 on: May 06, 2008, 07:09:13 AM »
Yes, I tried Techline, Wizard and the Vise Plug they send with the kit and the Wizard is the one that hardens the hardests and feels more like a urethane slug than the others.  Give that a try.
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Re: Vise Eaxactacated Thumb Insert Kit
« Reply #12 on: May 06, 2008, 07:42:37 PM »
Thanks everybody. Plan to get and try the Ultimate Wizard. I like the harder feel of the slug. The Vise resin is softer and does`nt keep its shape.
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