Is all CA Glue the same?

[Bucks]

I've just about run out of CA glue for finishing pens so need to purchase some more! I have been using Chestnut & some I purchased from TM but am wondering if it's all pretty much the same or are some better quality than others?

I don't want to start a debate on other finishes as I already use Melamine Laquer on a lot of my pens and there are plenty of discussions regarding different finishes on other posts.

 

[Sawes]

I was using mitre bond from Screwfix although now found from local plastics company.

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[flexi]

I have found there to be a lot of diferences between brands and not to ever mix......i now only use Zapagap in medium...for me that works

 

[Phil Dart]

Yes, I'm lead to believe there is a lot of difference. The person that knows about this in depth is Ed Street [MENTION=812]EStreet[/MENTION], and there's a paper by him somewhere around. I can't seem to find it, but if he pops in he'll be able to tell you. Alternatively [MENTION=95]Walter[/MENTION] Hall knows where to find it I think, and despite his views on the stuff he may also be able to contribute to the facts.

 

[Bucks]

Hmm I think I'll have to hold on before ordering some more & see what other comments comes up
Thanks for the comments so far guys

 

[flexi]

Yeah stick with it its going to be interesting...

 

[Walter]

I am away from my computer and don't have a good phone signal or I would post a link.

Ed's comments are part of a tutorial he wrote on Toni Ransfield's website

 

[DJB Penmaker]

I've found it easy to adapt to the small differences in viscosity etc and manage to get the same quality of finish no matter what.

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[mattkemp]

If you are only using it to glue the tubes in pens like me i use screwfix own brand superglue and it resonably priced and i find it does just as good a job but this what works for me

Matt

 

[Penpal]

Zap for external finishes only for me it is so consistent IMHO there are vital differences.

Peter.

 

[wm460]

I think some of the cheap crap is watered down it literary evaporates during the day.

 

[Walter]

Here is the link to Ed's tutorial..
Toni Ransfield polymer clay pen blanks how-to CA cyanoacrylic finish 101

 

[Bucks]

THANKS for the info guys & the link Walter, I've just ordered a couple of bottles of the Zap from Amazon

 

[21William]

Zap is supposed to be good stuff. I read somewhere it's good to keep CA glue it in the Fridge to increase shelf life.

 

[Les ELm]

All depends what you are using it for, as an adhesive or as a finish.

Les

 

[Bucks]

I've just about run out of CA glue for finishing pens so need to purchase some more!

All depends what you are using it for, as an adhesive or as a finish.

Les

:wink:

 

[Graham_C]

Zap has a big following in aeromodelling circles - there are many different types for different applications. Which might be best for finishing pens though, I know not!!

 

[Bucks]

Zap has a big following in aeromodelling circles - there are many different types for different applications. Which might be best for finishing pens though, I know not!!

Sounds like the medium may be the one for finishing but I've ordered a bottle of each of the Thin & Medium

 

[Penpal]

I use the medium for finishing and thin for patching cracks etc ie Zap.

Peter.