CA Glue: Holding It Together. Several readers wrote in response to last issue’s Q&A on the search for CA [cyanoacrylate] glue. – Editor. “I just read the article about CA, aka Super Glue. You should have explained that CA is the generic term and ‘Super Glue’ is a trademark. I’ve been working with the stuff for over 20 years building model airplanes and have some cautions  I’ve been a woodworker for many years. I have two hobbies: woodworking, and building and flying large radio-controlled model aircraft. Yes, at 70 years old, I’m still flying regularly. May I ‘spread some light’ on CA glues? “While a type of CA (cyanoacrylate glue) is easily available under the common name Super Glue, it is a poorer grade of cyanoacrylate glue and doesn’t work nearly as well as the better grades. CA Glue as a Finish I first discovered the idea of using CA glue as a finish while searching for a more durable finish for turned items subject to high wear. I found that the finishes marketed towards woodturners work quickly to build a gloss finish but aren’t as durable as I’d like. Hard, clear, waterproof even reversible with the right solvent.  Canadian Woodworking disclaims all liability for any claim in relation to: • any matters or factors outside of its control, including the availability or unavailability of the website and digital content due to the availability of the Internet, or telecommunications or other infrastructure systems; for any reasons including but not limited to power outages and maintenance. Glue for outdoor projects will differ from Fine Woodworking Glue Test Quiz the best wood glue option for indoors. And there's more to it than just that, so read up before gluing up   How To Choose The Best Glue For Wood Projects & Woodworking. Pin Share.  (www.- did a strength test proving these claims here). Keep reading to learn the differences between the different wood glues and when you should be using each. PVA Glue (Yellow Glue) – Best Glue For Wood. So like I already mentioned, this is a standard wood glue. Common PVA glues you’ll see are Titebond and Elmers wood glue. You can find this at any hardware or your big Home stores.
Cyanoacrylate glue, or CA for short, is commonly known by trade names such as Super Glue and Krazy Glue. It is an extremely strong and fast-setting adhesive available in three viscosities: thin, medium, and thick. Thinner glues have faster set times, while thicker versions have better gap-filling. Apr 21,  · What is the best Wood glue? This wasn't the question that started this test off, but it soon became the goal of the whole test. Initially, I just wanted to know is there any benefit to using dry hide glue over one of the liquid choices? but since I'm already doing a glue test I might as well throw in a couple of the PVAs and see how those do, and in that case I might as well test epoxy, and. Feb 05,  · Woodworker’s Journal eZine readers wanted to know more – much more – about cyanoacrylate (CA) glue after one of their members told a tale of searching high and low for the stuff, described here in the WJ eZine Q&A www.- response, finishing expert Michael Dresdner was happy to oblige them with an in-depth look at this interesting adhesive.

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