Which ca glue

[Stew]

Hi guys, anyone have a recommendation/supplier for CA glue,
Also the Ca used to hold in the pen barrels is it the same that is used for finishing with?

I also have a couple of wooden blanks to finish, is CA recommended or is there a different sealer / finished required
Many thanks in advance
Stew

 

[alpha1]

I use CA tite bond. I use thick for gluing the tubes and thin for a CA finnish.

 

[Bill Mooney]

The ca should be fresh & not something that’s been on a shelf for a while. I have no particular brand preference. I prefer a melamine finish to a ca finish using Phil Darts method which you can find on Beaufort Ink website.

 

[Paul hd]

I like the results I get from the Titebond ca. I have used others with good results but I didn't take notice of the names.

 

[Dalboy]

You can find Phil's finishing in the tutorials at the top of the page just click on "Tutorials" followed by "Finishes"

Or look HERE

 

[Penpal]

Never use CA to glue tubes in. Medium no smell CA for finishing.

Peter.

 

[wm460]

I only use epoxy to glue my tube in, been experimenting with different finishes trying to find some thing like melamine which is not available in Aust.

 

[Bammer]

When you get a tube stuck half way through the blank, you'll decide not to glue your tubes with CA again.

So I'll save you some time, Gorilla polyurethane glue for wood, Epoxy 2 part glue for resins.

I don't use CA for finishing, I use it for other things like gluing .... I have a variety I use, and I use them for different applications ... but not for finishing.

 

[Stew]

Will check it out thanks for the reply, I'm just getting used to navigating around this forum.

 

[Crafty S]

Can I ask what do you use for finishing on your resin blanks?

 

[flexi]

Can I ask what do you use for finishing on your resin blanks?

On Resin blanks, I use Farcla car polish.....it's available in 3 grades 200....300 and 500, it works for me!!