BlackGoatWW
Member
Grrrr
I am new to pen turning and I am trying to get my CA finish down because I just want to have that nice shiny appearance. I just bought some BRAND new titebond thin and medium from woodcraft yesterday. I went to apply some to an acrylic blank today and a few drops of thin dried in 1-2 seconds (lathe off) sticking my paper towel to the blank and causing me to have to scrape it off and re-sand. Second time I tried, same issue. This was a first coat so there was no left over accelerator or anything. I just cant seem to get a good finish with CA, every single time Ive tried I have had some sticking or hazing issues.
Titebond and/or stickfast CA glue
Stickfast accelerator
I gave up and ordered some gluboost but no idea how long it will take to actually get it.
Just wanted to vent and see if anyond had any wisdom or if this is just part of the normal learning curve.
I am new to pen turning and I am trying to get my CA finish down because I just want to have that nice shiny appearance. I just bought some BRAND new titebond thin and medium from woodcraft yesterday. I went to apply some to an acrylic blank today and a few drops of thin dried in 1-2 seconds (lathe off) sticking my paper towel to the blank and causing me to have to scrape it off and re-sand. Second time I tried, same issue. This was a first coat so there was no left over accelerator or anything. I just cant seem to get a good finish with CA, every single time Ive tried I have had some sticking or hazing issues.
Titebond and/or stickfast CA glue
Stickfast accelerator
I gave up and ordered some gluboost but no idea how long it will take to actually get it.
Just wanted to vent and see if anyond had any wisdom or if this is just part of the normal learning curve.