Boy was that STUPID!

[socdad]

I was working on a small apple bowl last night with wood from a tree in the back yard. I thought the center of the wood was a bit punky so after I rough turned the piece I thought I would drizzled some thin CA to help stabilize a bit. (Now the stupid part) In a bit of a hurry so I took the chuck off the lath in stead of taking the piece out of the chuck … the CA went right through the wood and into my Nova chuck. I quickly realized my mistake; however no amount of debonder would save me … I have cleaned it up to the point that it is almost useable … Hope my wife hasn't finished her Christmas shopping. :embarrassed:

 

[robersonjr]

MEK will help, it cuts CA very well. Robbie

 

[flyitfast]

Maybe I have been away from the planet for awhile.......MEK? which is??
gordon

 

[DurocShark]

Acetone will take care of it for you.

MEK is the catalyst that comes with poly resin. Methyl Ethelene Ketone IIRC.

 

[flyitfast]

Thanks Don, from us "non-casters"
gordon

 

[PenMan1]

Acetone will take care of it for you.

MEK is the catalyst that comes with poly resin. Methyl Ethelene Ketone IIRC.

Not Exactly..... PR is catalysed with mekP. Methyl Ethyl Keytone PEROXIDE.

If you DO decide to use MEK, carefully read the label and the MSDS sheet. MEK IS one of those substances that can go "BOOM" without a lot of encouragement. So is CA glue. You can actually make an effective "stump blaster bomb" from CA coated woodshavings, just by adding a fuse or catalyst.

 

[SDB777]

How did the bowl turn out?(try ing to come out of this experience with something positive for you...)


Acetone is your friend, you might want to soak the whole chuck in the can....could have been worse!





Scott (didn't know that about MEK....cool) B

 

[DurocShark]

Acetone will take care of it for you.

MEK is the catalyst that comes with poly resin. Methyl Ethelene Ketone IIRC.

Not Exactly..... PR is catalysed with mekP. Methyl Ethyl Keytone PEROXIDE.

If you DO decide to use MEK, carefully read the label and the MSDS sheet. MEK IS one of those substances that can go "BOOM" without a lot of encouragement. So is CA glue. You can actually make an effective "stump blaster bomb" from CA coated woodshavings, just by adding a fuse or catalyst.

WHOOPS! Andy's right. I always forget the peroxide... Gah!

 

[socdad]

I appreciate the suggestions. I am going the Acetone route; it is soaking as I type. The bowl should work out OK, I'll try to post a pic when it is finished … I need to do four bowls, one for each of my kids; the wood is from a tree they all climbed at one time or another when they were youngsters.

 

[Rick P]

Acetone will take care of it for you.

MEK is the catalyst that comes with poly resin. Methyl Ethelene Ketone IIRC.

Not Exactly..... PR is catalysed with mekP. Methyl Ethyl Keytone PEROXIDE.

If you DO decide to use MEK, carefully read the label and the MSDS sheet. MEK IS one of those substances that can go "BOOM" without a lot of encouragement. So is CA glue. You can actually make an effective "stump blaster bomb" from CA coated woodshavings, just by adding a fuse or catalyst.

Ohhhh Man!!!!!! Cant wiat to try this one! Thanks!

BTW did you know ya can make a really cool fire ball with baby formula and a plastic bag:biggrin:?

 

[Timbo]

I believe member robersonjr was suggesting to use MEK (Methyl Elthyl Ketone), which is not the catalyst, but just a solvent..from the same family of solvents as acetone. It is not explosive.

I would just soak the whole thing in acetone...it's cheaper and easier to get.

 

[PenMan1]

From MEK MSDS:

What are the fire and explosion dangers associated with methyl ethyl ketone?
Extremely flammable. Material will readily ignite at room temperature. Vapour is heavier than air and may travel a considerable distance to a source of ignition and flash back to a leak or open container. During a fire, irritating/toxic gases may be generated. Can accumulate in confined spaces, resulting in a toxicity and flammability hazard. Concentrated solutions in water may be flammable. Closed containers may rupture violently when heated.


Is methyl ethyl ketone stable when exposed to air, moisture, or heat?
Normally stable. May form peroxides, which may be explosive after prolonged exposure to air and heat and upon prolonged storage.


Are there any conditions to avoid when using methyl ethyl ketone?
Flames, sparks, electrostatic discharge, heat and other ignition sources.