You will get way more than 5 pens from a $5, 2oz bottle of CA from Exotics.What I use is the cheapest CA glue I could get, I got it at one of the local dollar stores. It works fine, and it can be used to glue the brass tubes into the blanks also. Usually you can get two different concentrations to pick from, thick and thin both work well. And your not going to get much cheaper then a dollar to do a pen, one tube is plenty to do a pen. Good luck and, just don't glue yourself to anything!!
Len
You will get way more than 5 pens from a $5, 2oz bottle of CA from Exotics.What I use is the cheapest CA glue I could get, I got it at one of the local dollar stores. It works fine, and it can be used to glue the brass tubes into the blanks also. Usually you can get two different concentrations to pick from, thick and thin both work well. And your not going to get much cheaper then a dollar to do a pen, one tube is plenty to do a pen. Good luck and, just don't glue yourself to anything!!
Len
While a friction polish or the 2 stick method that paintspill is referring to look good at first, the finish will not hold up very long.
I use my dust collector to suck the fumes away. Some use a fan to blow them away. Others use odorless CA.How does everyone deal with the odor and fumes from CA for a finish? I'm in a closed basement and dont' want to breathe all those fumes/odors for health reasons... thoughts?
I use my dust collector to suck the fumes away. Some use a fan to blow them away. Others use odorless CA.
You will get way more than 5 pens from a $5, 2oz bottle of CA from Exotics.What I use is the cheapest CA glue I could get, I got it at one of the local dollar stores. It works fine, and it can be used to glue the brass tubes into the blanks also. Usually you can get two different concentrations to pick from, thick and thin both work well. And your not going to get much cheaper then a dollar to do a pen, one tube is plenty to do a pen. Good luck and, just don't glue yourself to anything!!
Len
While a friction polish or the 2 stick method that paintspill is referring to look good at first, the finish will not hold up very long.
Len, That may be true in your location in Canada, but if you order CA when you order other pen supplies, the shipping cost per item can drastically drop.You will get way more than 5 pens from a $5, 2oz bottle of CA from Exotics.What I use is the cheapest CA glue I could get, I got it at one of the local dollar stores. It works fine, and it can be used to glue the brass tubes into the blanks also. Usually you can get two different concentrations to pick from, thick and thin both work well. And your not going to get much cheaper then a dollar to do a pen, one tube is plenty to do a pen. Good luck and, just don't glue yourself to anything!!
Len
While a friction polish or the 2 stick method that paintspill is referring to look good at first, the finish will not hold up very long.
Monty, I'm aware of how many pens one can get from a 2oz bottle of CA, but, where I live the cheapest I can purchase a 2oz bottle of CA costs me around $12.00. This is what I based my calculations on, yes I can purchase it cheaper then that, but, I would have to add about $10.00 for postage, so it's a wash. The reason I like the dollar store glue; is that that there's no large bottle with a plugged up glue nozzle laying around. As for the friction polish method, I knew that it doesn't stand up, that's why I mentioned the CA finish.
Len
You will get way more than 5 pens from a $5, 2oz bottle of CA from Exotics.What I use is the cheapest CA glue I could get, I got it at one of the local dollar stores. It works fine, and it can be used to glue the brass tubes into the blanks also. Usually you can get two different concentrations to pick from, thick and thin both work well. And your not going to get much cheaper then a dollar to do a pen, one tube is plenty to do a pen. Good luck and, just don't glue yourself to anything!!
Len
While a friction polish or the 2 stick method that paintspill is referring to look good at first, the finish will not hold up very long.
Not trying to highjack the thread, but you stated Friction polish will hold up long with normal use how long do you figure? The first pens I turned I used Mylands friction polish I now use CA.
We quit using CA finishes as we would see that the acidity of folks hands wore off the finish after a few years in certain areas of the pens. Would have been ok if it had ALL worn off the same, but it ended up splotchy from where their hands came in contact with the pen the most. Gave up and started our woods PROFESSIONALLY stabilized with acrylic. NO finish needed from that point on, and it's pretty much idiot proof - I'm a living example of that!! Plus it's quicker, less things needed for a stunning finish, and I have pens that have been out there being used for 15 years with this finish method, and they look as good as the day they were made. Think about this as a good option for a fantastic finish... :biggrin: Sharon
Everyone should be aware that CA glue is a neurotoxin - can you say "brain dead" after a certain amount of that stuff in your system!!?? Anyone up for some Alzheimer's?? Definitely vent it outside and don't breathe it. If you can, use the carbon filtered type of mask that filters out VOC's best if you "must" work with it. Sharon
...I use a thin CA ...Having completed the coating I use Micromesh down to 12000 grit then finish with HUT white wax stick.
The cost is not high. It takes a little more time, however the result is fantastic.
\Everyone should be aware that CA glue is a neurotoxin - can you say "brain dead" after a certain amount of that stuff in your system!!?? Anyone up for some Alzheimer's?? Definitely vent it outside and don't breathe it. If you can, use the carbon filtered type of mask that filters out VOC's best if you "must" work with it.
Sharon
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Since I got rid of all the chemicals in my house
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While I believe your intentions are good, claims like this are really irresponsible...
You are certainly entitled to your opinion, but when you state something with such import as fact (ie. CA glue is a neuro-toxin.) you should at least give your source for the information so people can make there own informed decisions.