CA Glue - Woodworking Talk

Jeff4woodturning · 02-07-2009, 09:02 PM

Does any one know of good buys on CA glue? maybe on 8oz and up. website name or store will help, 2 oz bottles not lasting long enough.

Thanks Jeff

BHOFM · 02-07-2009, 09:21 PM

I have used this and it is as good as any.

I don't know if I have ever seen a bigger bottle?

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXK288&P=7

David Drickhamer · 02-08-2009, 12:21 AM

This place should have everything you need at a good price.
http://woodenwonderstx.com/WWBlue/NewGlueWS.html

The woodsman · 02-08-2009, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by David Drickhamer

This place should have everything you need at a good price.
http://woodenwonderstx.com/WWBlue/NewGlueWS.html

I'd go with mannie here,he is a pretty good guy to deal with also.In fact I am placing an order today

Jeff4woodturning · 02-12-2009, 06:25 PM

Thanks for the reply's...Jeff

Tom5151 · 02-12-2009, 06:30 PM

okay ignorant newbie question time....what is CA glue and how does it differ from basic yellow or white wood glue?

Thanks,
Tom

BHOFM · 02-12-2009, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Tom5151

okay ignorant newbie question time....what is CA glue and how does it differ from basic yellow or white wood glue?

Thanks,
Tom

Super glue!

Tom5151 · 02-12-2009, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by BHOFM

Super glue!

LOL...AHHHHHHHHHHHH......okay my turn to be scary.....LOL

john lucas · 02-13-2009, 10:25 AM

CA glue is Cyanoacrylate. We know it as super glue although that is just one brand. Eastman Kodak developed it back in the 60's while investigating a type of long chain polymer. They found it would bond human skin instantly so they marketed Eastman 310 adhesive and it was use in Vietnam to close wounds.
We use it in woodturning to quickly bond parts for turning or to fill in gaps and cracks. It is different from Yellow and white glues in how it hardens and bonds. Woodworkers glues are not gap filling and are actually stronger than the wood when used properly. They also remain a little flexible to accomadate wood movement. CA glue does not move with the wood and also becomes brittle with age.
In many cases I now use 5 minute epoxy for any permanent bonding issues. I use Thin CA for hardening punky wood and sometimes for a finish on small items. I use the medium CA when I need to bond 2 materials that may have a little gap.
It's also wonderful stuff for sealing wounds. I used it a lot when I was rock climbing. You would tear a little flap of skin on a rock, hit it with thin CA and hold it close and keep on climbing the rest of the day. Of course it's kind of handy for minor carving wounds as well.

GeorgeC · 02-13-2009, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Tom5151

okay ignorant newbie question time....what is CA glue and how does it differ from basic yellow or white wood glue?

Thanks,
Tom

ditto???

G

Jeff4woodturning · 02-13-2009, 07:27 PM

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okay ignorant newbie question time....what is CA glue and how does it differ from basic yellow or white wood glue?

Thanks,
Tom

The only ignorant newbie question is....... the one that is not asked.