Thread: CA a pain?

what if you got the slow set stuff and dipped it?

Originally Posted by kevint

what if you got the slow set stuff and dipped it?

I have thought of that but would have to buy quite a bit to do so. After dipping I would imagine that you would have to then lay it level so that the CA would not accumulate at one end leaving a tapered look. It just seemed like it would be more trouble to me.

I've had reasonable success with using the thin stuff and pouring it over the scales, while using a paperclip to hold the scales.

I was thinking test tube like object, dip and hang.

Originally Posted by kevint

I was thinking test tube like object, dip and hang.

Someone on here did it like that, and it worked OK.

Originally Posted by Aquanin

Ohh boy, I guess I am in for some frustration ehh?

I like the look of both finishes but I find a hand rubbed oil finish much easier & less frustrating to do than CA.

When doing CA I rub it into the timber as thinly as possible.
For me that gives a more even coating & less uneven bits to sand... But CA is tedious & time consuming whichever way it's done.

Thanks to everyone who responded to this thread. I just finished 12 coats of CA on some birdseye maple. It was not hard at all and it looks amazing!!! I will post some pics soon.

Aquanin, could you comment on the brand of CA you used and where you bought/found it? Thanks.

I used Hot Stuff CA. It is water thin and easy to apply. You just have to be pretty fast and not worry about getting it smooth. You smooth by sanding later on. Here it is: Instant Glues - Woodcraft.com

Here ya go: