Thursday, August 20, 2009

MICROBALLOONS Wanted

I need about 5# of phenolic microballoons to finish the fairing on my poor canalboat.

I bought some a few years ago from some one in this group or one of the other boat groups I belong to. Any one out there have some for sale or know where I should try.

Thanks for your help,

CB

 

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8 comments:

  1. Nilaya PalmerAugust 20, 2009 at 12:44 PM

    What you are looking for is Phenolic Micro Balloons. The mixture often comes out a little purple colored. However the newer MAS stuff is more brown in tone. It is excellent stuff.
    Jamestown Distributors sell it:
    http://www.jamestowndistributors.com/userportal/show_product.do?pid=51998&BASE

    Or

    West marine sells it:
    http://www.westmarine.com/1/1/24543-mas-phenolic-micro-balloon-filler-1-quart-from-mas-epoxy.html

    Good luck,

    Nilaya Palmer
    www.boatbuildingvacation.com

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  2. Larry BoyleAugust 20, 2009 at 8:42 PM

    that stuff isn't cheap anymore
    Raka Inc http://www.raka.com/ have #5 for $85.00
    Duckworks Supply http://www.duckworksbbs.com/supplies/additives/phenolic/index.htm $25.20 a pound

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  3. DON THEOBALDAugust 21, 2009 at 7:33 AM

    Your right. Its unbeliveable how the cost of every thing has gone up since I started this boat. A example, 1/2" ply was 24.18 per sheet, now it is 52.90. Where is this recession they keep talking about when you need it.
    CB

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  4. Larry BoyleAugust 21, 2009 at 10:11 AM

    We are in deep recession right now, things are costing more than wages could afford..
    Nobody couldn't afford much anymore..

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  5. Kruez KrueskampAugust 24, 2009 at 6:08 AM

    Hi guys,

    CB,

    I would call Noah's out of Canada. They allso have a distribution center with a Niagara Falls address. They have allways come through for me on quantitiy/discounts.

    The number is 1-800-894-1783.

    And the link is: Noah's Marine Supplies - The source for boat building supplies & composite materials..

    Page 28 of the catalog shows 5 gallon, or a 40 gallon barrel as larger quantity.

    Enjoy,
    Kruez

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  6. Larry BoyleAugust 24, 2009 at 10:15 PM

    Wow Kruez... Nice to see you chimed in. How is things your way?

    As for Noah's... I completely forgot those guys,,, Thank Kruez...

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  7. Kruez KrueskampAugust 25, 2009 at 8:19 AM

    It's nice to be chiming in... lol

    Not too bad, Been drawing UE since Mid February. Need to get back to paying work again soon, or start selling hand crafted items. Have not found that profitable item yet.

    What sells best for you?

    Kruez

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  8. Larry BoyleAugust 25, 2009 at 9:41 AM

    Been quite slow here..

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