Chuck,

Thanks so much for this valuable information. Thanks for taking the time to find this article and post it.

My conclusions, after reading the article, would be to gently warm the wood, then apply a longer setting epoxy. This will not alter the chemisty of the epoxy, will aid in the penetration of the wood, and give longer working times.

Now, armed with this new info, I am planning to join to two wing halfs together on a new ARF project. The instructions call for 30 min epoxy, I'll simply switch to 60 min and that should solve my working time problems.

Thats why I peruse this website so frequently. I am so greatful that guys like you take the time to pass on such valuable information.

Jim