Fun with Super Glue

[Bad Badger]

I’ve avoided CA for the most part, but I do agree, it’s going to be the best thing to use on wood handles. It’s clearly more waterproof than polyurethane finishes.

I did 3 coats of CA on this brush. Light steel wool after the first 2 and a few micro mesh polishing pads on the last coat.

Only glued my fingers together once!

 

[Bad Badger]

oh, and I just used a q-tip to coat the inside with glue (after these pics were taken)

 

[Graydog]

What did you use to apply the CA ?

 

[Bad Badger]

a clean/smooth rag

 

[Graydog]

Are you using the thin CA ?
I have found that a neurolite glove and my index finger work best for me.
I tried using a soft cloth in the past but the darn thing started smoking, some paper towels do that too.

 

[Bad Badger]

Are you using the thin CA ?
I have found that a neurolite glove and my index finger work best for me.
I tried using a soft cloth in the past but the darn thing started smoking, some paper towels do that too.

I used Maxi-Cure... which is not thin!

I just ordered the Star Bond last night off amazon... so hopefully that will prove to be a better choice

Thanks for the tip on the glove, I like that idea

 

[Rudy Vey]

I always use paper towel pieces, and yes, also use a purple nitrile glove.

 

[Graydog]

I always use paper towel pieces, and yes, also use a purple nitrile glove.

How many coats do you apply Rudy ?

 

[Lightcs1776]

Plus you don't have to worry about the rag grabbing your fingers into the rotation.

Really nice looking handle, @Bad Badger. You do great work.

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[Rudy Vey]

How many coats do you apply Rudy ?

Normally 4-5, depending on shape and wood, and I use thin glue.

 

[Graydog]

Normally 4-5, depending on shape and wood, and I use thin glue.

Do you think that I am over doing it
I usually apply 10 to 12 thin coats.
In my head I believe that it adds depth to the grain , like when they spray laquer on show cars

 

[FarmerTan]

You guys are gonna laugh, but I guess it's a good thing I never bought that lathe. I honestly would never have thought of using gloves with CA!

I'd never have been found, mummified and glued to my lathe for eternity!

You guys are so smart.

 

[Rudy Vey]

Do you think that I am over doing it
I usually apply 10 to 12 thin coats.
In my head I believe that it adds depth to the grain , like when they spray laquer on show cars View attachment 1021633

I really do not like the CA glue finish on brushes, love it on pens. Very often, I do sand it off and start from scratch. My preference for woods is resin stabilized. I also use spray finishes from time to time.

 

[Bad Badger]

I really do not like the CA glue finish on brushes, love it on pens. Very often, I do sand it off and start from scratch. My preference for woods is resin stabilized. I also use spray finishes from time to time.

Where can you purchase resin stabilized wood blanks?

Thanks

 

[Rudy Vey]

Where can you purchase resin stabilized wood blanks?

Thanks

at a variety of turning supply dealers, like Woodturningz

 

[Bad Badger]

at a variety of turning supply dealers, like Woodturningz

Thanks. I'm not finding many 1.5" stabilized blanks on Woodturningz... maybe there's a trick to searching for them on the site?

I did find this one:

WoodTurningz

www.woodturningz.com

So Rudy, what finish are you applying on these stabilized turnings?

Thanks again

 

[CigarSmoka]

Nice job on those, you’re getting the hang of it. I usually apply CA with a paper towel but you have to be careful, a lot of brands cause the CA to start curing which is why it smokes. I use blue shop towels from Walmart without a problem. There are 2 types, original and glass, I use the original. They’re thicker and great for applying oils & polishes. Some use a glove or small plastic baggies that pen components come it. It all comes down to what method works best for you so you’ll need to experiment a bit.

Stabilized wood polishes to a nice sheen on its own because the cells of the wood are filled with resin. I still use CA to get a gloss finish or fill any voids but it looks pretty good after wetsanding with micromesh then buffing. Unfotunately I’m very allergic to stabilizing resin so I only stabilize burls and keep my exposure to minimum.