Devcon Epoxy, 2 Ton Epoxy, 4-1/2 Ounce Bottles, 2 Bottles

The Devcon 2 Ton Epoxy, with its reputation for strong bonding capabilities, is a go-to adhesive for a wide range of DIY and repair projects. Here's my review of this epoxy, which comes in two 4.25-ounce bottles. Bonding Strength (5/5): The Devcon 2 Ton Epoxy excels in creating incredibly strong and durable bonds. It lives up to its "2 Ton" name by providing reliable adhesion for a variety of materials, including metals, plastics, ceramics, wood, and more. This epoxy is well-suited for tasks where a secure and permanent bond is crucial. Versatility (4/5): This epoxy's versatility is one of its key strengths. It's suitable for both household repairs and more specialized projects. Whether you're fixing broken ceramics, patching up woodwork, or bonding metal components, the Devcon epoxy delivers consistent results. Ease of Use (3/5): While the epoxy itself is straightforward to use, the two-bottle packaging can be a bit inconvenient. Mixing equal parts of the resin and hardener is essential for proper curing, and ensuring precise measurements can be a bit tricky. The epoxy has a relatively short working time, so it's important to plan and work efficiently. Curing Time (4/5): The Devcon epoxy cures relatively quickly, which is advantageous for many projects. It reaches handling strength within a few hours and full strength in approximately 24 hours. However, it's essential to follow the manufacturer's recommended curing times for optimal results. Durability (4/5): Once cured, this epoxy creates a robust bond that withstands a wide range of conditions. It's resistant to water, chemicals, and temperature fluctuations, making it suitable for both indoor and outdoor applications. Quantity (4/5): Each package contains two 4.25-ounce bottles of epoxy, providing a sufficient quantity for multiple projects. However, for larger tasks, you may need to purchase additional packages. Conclusion: In conclusion, the Devcon 2 Ton Epoxy is a dependable adhesive for various DIY and repair needs. Its exceptional bonding strength and versatility make it a valuable tool in your toolbox. While the mixing process can be slightly tricky, and it's important to work efficiently due to its short working time, the end results are worth the effort. Whether you're mending household items, working on craft projects, or tackling more substantial repairs, this epoxy provides the adhesive strength and durability required for successful outcomes. I recommend having a package of Devcon 2 Ton Epoxy on hand for your bonding needs.

Excellent epoxy for knife handles. I refurbish vintage (often badly rusted) Japanese chef's knives and make custom handles for those knives. I acquire the knives directly from Japan. I typically change the handles on my newly acquired refurbished knives because most the ones that arrive are cracked or damaged. Even if they are not, I don’t like the small size and feel of traditional Wa handles, they are bland looking and generally boring. I’ve tried a lot of epoxy brands and pot times and from my experience this particular Devcon 30-minute epoxy fits my needs. This Devcon product is well priced, easy to mix, crystal clear, waterproof, takes epoxy pigments perfectly, has the right working time for my needs and gets hard as rock. It cleans up well when still liquid with simple shop cleaner and it has excellent grab with wood to metal. The photos show a variety of vintage Japanese knife handles that I custom made epoxied together, hand shaped and added blades. The handle on the far right in the clamp is under construction right now. One tip for knife handles from experience. Do NOT sand or machine the handle until 24 hours have passed. Fresh epoxy, even this Devcon brand, does not like heat when it is not fully cured and heat generated from sanding can cause your parts will come apart. Even after its cured, don't put anything epoxied into a dish washer - it's a death sentence for the epoxy. Some of the 5-minute versions and even other brands with similar pot times stay sticky for a long time even when carefully weighed and that just irritates me. This Devcon product will be stone hard in 4-6 hours at the right temperature with a proper weighed mix. Overall, this particular Devcon product has the perfect mix of features for my needs. Hope that helps!

It is good stuff.

I bought this because I read in a blog that you could use two-part epoxy to bond flatback crystals (I had a handful of vintage Swarovski flatbacks) to metal. I wanted to try this because I really liked the project from the blog and wanted to make it. So, I found this item. This was pretty easy to use. You do have to create an opening in the end of each tube to get the product out. Don't do like I did and clip off like 1/8 inch of the end, because then it is really hard to get the little caps back on. If you can just poke a hole in the end, that's probably best, or clip of the bare minimum you can get away with. Anyway, after opening the tubes, I put a little of each product on a sheet of waxed paper and mixed with a toothpick. I tried to get equal amounts but I did not measure precisely. I placed a dot of the mixed epoxy on a copper blank and then placed a rhinestone. I did this six times. It took less than ten minutes. I then laid the copper blanks flat on a shelf for a little while and kept checking to see if the flatback crystals still moved. Over the course of a half hour or so, the product got thicker and tackier. (I stopped checking after that, but it's been a week now and the crystals are securely in place.) This is clear when mixed. Apparently you should not get it on your hands, although I did and it doesn't seem to have caused me any issues (but now that I have read the warning, I will be more careful). I did not notice much of an odor and just did my project in the living room, not a work area with strong ventilation. (It was also a small-scale project. You may have different considerations for a larger project.) Anyway, I had absolutely no experience using similar products before but found this to be quite easy to use and my project was successful. I do wish that the initial opening of the tubes had gone a little better for me, but other than that, I'm happy.