Cheap Vs. $$$ Ca

[MarkY]

Is there really a big difference between the highest quality $$$ stuff and the dollar-store multi-pack?
I'm sure this has been asked before but couldn't find it in my searching.
I can already hear, "You get what you pay for." but so far my results (~10 coats of cheap CA/BLO) have been pretty good. Is it worth me investing $10 on a tube of the better stuff to experiment with?

 

[BSea]

I get all my CA here. Great prices, and he's a member here too.

 

[nativewooder]

IMHO, if you buy it in a tube, you are wasting your money regardless of cost.

 

[mrcook4570]

The 'cheap stuff' is nearly three times as expensive as Mannie's bulk prices.

 

[tim self]

Most of the folks here get it in quantity from woodenwonderstx.com. There are a few other vendors as well. With that said, I do not see it being cost effective to buy these small quantities for $XXX when quantities can be purchased for a much less impact on the wallet. Normally when purchased from the big suppliers, it's $10-$15 for 2 oz. Mentioned seller is selling 2 oz for $5.04. How many GRAMS are you getting in the tubes for $5.? And how long before that TUBE dries up and is unusable? I normally buy in 8 oz bottles and they last for a yr or longer.

Hope this doesnt muddy the water to much.

 

[BSea]

Also, isn't the store bought stuff thick CA? I rarely use thick at all since I went to epoxy to glue in tubes. I buy thick in 1 ounce bottles, medium in 2 ounce bottles, and thin in 8 ounce bottles. And my last order, I didn't buy any thick.

 

[monty8867]

Thanks BSea

Thanks BSea great tip on the website. Did not know of them. Prices look great

 

[Padre]

Monty's CA is top notch and great prices. Also, get one of his rechargeable aerosol cans for the accelerator...you won't regret it.

 

[hehndc]

I have been doing the dollar stuff for years. The dollar store was convenient.

I had to take a trip that took me by a Woodcraft store. The store had CA on sale and I picked some up. I do believe it ended up cheaper than the dollar store (I had to spend the gas, so I didn't figure gas cost into the total).

Anyway, the WC CA was so much better. It smoked, dried faster and let me do the best CA finish I have ever do.

I decided to order from Monty here on IAP. I just never wanted to spend that much at one time on CA. I am now convinced I will get a better finish and save money.

Steve

 

[MarkY]

Thanks

Thanks for the tips guys.
Tim & Barry, you're exactly right, the tubes last a few pens but not much more.
Bob, thanks for the link, I'll be using them soon.
Steve, you convinced me, it looks like I'm in the same boat you were a while ago.
I'll give it a go.

 

[Chasper]

There absolutely is a big difference between the expensive CA and the low priced CA that Monty sells. Monty's CA is much better.

 

[BSea]

Monty's CA is top notch and great prices. Also, get one of his rechargeable aerosol cans for the accelerator...you won't regret it.

I could not agree more. I resisted buying one for a long time. Now I would rather give up my variable speed than my aerosol can.


Well OK, that was a bit drastic, I really wouldn't want to give up my VS. But you get the idea.:wink:

 

[Steve Busey]

I've got a bunch of mannie's glue on my shelf that I'm working my way through and I love it. You also may want to take at the new StickFast "wood finish" formulation. You can get a kit with everything you need, and a very simple process.