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Hi Everyone
Been Long time since I looked on here, in fact had to get a new password cos I'd forgotten it!
I was reading a question bout CA Glue but then lost it, so couldnt reply! Someone asking bout "Best" CA glue to use
Well, I'm only a novice pen maker but some might find my imput useful.
I use Powerbond 806 Industrial Strength Adhesive as a finish an have no problems at all an rarely use more than two coats to get a great finish. Also I found that just using steam will activate the finish so I rarely use a shop bought activator I just put my lathe on slowest revolutions an drip few drops of Powerbond on turnings whilst spreading it with clean lint free cloth gently. then I use a small hand held steamer (whilst still turning) for 2-3 seconds to harden glue, wipe off wetness an job done Then, if not happy, I fine sand using 400+ an repeat process. Completed! As stated, I'm a Novice but I have no problems
Beat wishes
Mike

<blockquote data-quote="ravinsixties" data-source="post: 362129" data-attributes="member: 616">Hi Everyone Been Long time since I looked on here, in fact had to get a new password cos I&#039;d forgotten it!I was reading a question bout CA Glue but then lost it, so couldnt reply! Someone asking bout &quot;Best&quot; CA glue to useWell, I&#039;m only a novice pen maker but some might find my imput useful.I use Powerbond 806 Industrial Strength Adhesive&nbsp; as a finish an have no problems at all an rarely use more than two coats to get a great finish. Also I found that just using steam will activate the finish so I rarely use a shop bought activator I just put my lathe on slowest revolutions an drip few drops of Powerbond on turnings whilst spreading it with clean lint free cloth gently. then I use a small hand held steamer (whilst still turning) for 2-3 seconds to harden&nbsp; glue, wipe off wetness an job done Then, if not happy, I fine sand using 400+ an repeat process. Completed! As stated, I&#039;m a Novice but I have no problemsBeat wishes&nbsp;&nbsp; Mike</blockquote>

[QUOTE="ravinsixties, post: 362129, member: 616"] Hi Everyone Been Long time since I looked on here, in fact had to get a new password cos I'd forgotten it! I was reading a question bout CA Glue but then lost it, so couldnt reply! Someone asking bout "Best" CA glue to use Well, I'm only a novice pen maker but some might find my imput useful. I use Powerbond 806 Industrial Strength Adhesive as a finish an have no problems at all an rarely use more than two coats to get a great finish. Also I found that just using steam will activate the finish so I rarely use a shop bought activator I just put my lathe on slowest revolutions an drip few drops of Powerbond on turnings whilst spreading it with clean lint free cloth gently. then I use a small hand held steamer (whilst still turning) for 2-3 seconds to harden glue, wipe off wetness an job done Then, if not happy, I fine sand using 400+ an repeat process. Completed! As stated, I'm a Novice but I have no problems Beat wishes Mike [/QUOTE]

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