CA Glue Adhesives in Woodworking: Episode 2 - (SuperGlue, Krazy Glue)

[@RamMasterRay]

For me, your style of speaking and teaching is easy to follow and learn from. This lesson is exactly what I was looking for. Thank you very much.

[@boyscout419]

As a woodworker for over 40 years, I've used all sorts of glues, finishes and other chemicals in my shop. Most all of these have ventilation/breathing warnings on their labels. In all those years, I never had a physical health problem using any of the chemicals, sometimes being exposed to a lot of fumes -- until I used a bunch of CA glue in my pen turning. Halfway through a production glue up (a LOT of pen blanks), I had the strangest feeling of panic. It didn't seem to some from the CA glue fumes, but I quickly put "two-plus-two together" and got out of there to fresh air! The weird panic feeling went away. I still use CA glue, but have a much greater level of respect for maintaining good ventilation while using it!

[@knecht105]

Yes, CA glue has very strong fumes. I usually try to apply it outside, when possible.

[@christofix]

Everybody use ca glue these days. But your video explains a lot more than just using it! I have learned a lot because of this video. Thanks man!

[@knecht105]

Hope it helps! Thanks for watching!

[@mantaship]

Great video. This is 10 minutes well spent.

[@charliecarpenter2840]

I recently used it to stop Paduak dust staining a joined piece of pine while sanding. It's great in the metal shop too for workholding, after the work a blowtorch separates the pieces.

[@mikeRadamz]

Hi Colin, thanks for all the great videos, I always learn something. About the cracks that are deep and need a lot of CA glue, just pour in baking soda first, then add the glue, you'll use a lot less. If the crack is deep, fill it in layers, a little baking soda and glue a bit at a time or the glue will harden before it can work its way down through and you'll have unhardened pocket of powder below.

[@yogisteve393]

Thanks for all your sharing. Always inspirational to watch. You might want to put a warning about using baking soda. Short story: I had split a fingernail vertically all the way down. The nail was separated and I thought I would try to crazy glue it back together. Tried a few times using the glue by itself but the split kept reopening. So I thought to use baking soda to get a quick bond plus a protective covering for the nail. -you probably know what's coming- I poured a good amount of glue on my nail and then dumped some baking soda on it. The result of the chemical reaction was of course intense heat. Yes I screamed. Didn't realize acetone might stop the reaction so had to use cold running water for quite awhile. Tough lesson to learn the hard way. Cheers, Steve

[@QueenofheartsWA]

Yikes!!!!!!! How horrible!

[@KLP99]

Nice. The discount code worked today (11 Jun 2020) more than a year after the video was published. I just ordered thin, medium, & thick, plus their actuator. Can't wait to get my grubby paws on them. Thank you for this video. Now to part 3. (yes I saw part 1, too. good series)

[@clayswenson905]

When I was taught how to use CA glue, the first thing the instructor mentioned was that I should put the release agent bottle in my shop apron pocket.

[@knecht105]

Having a bottle of Acetone around is always a good idea.

[@clayswenson2068]

When we were at Furniture Medic training the instructor taught that the first thing you do when working with CA glue is put the bottle of release agent in your apron pocket.

[@mrdovie47]

I did hearing aid repair for over 20 years and one of the secrets I picked up is mixing powdered polymer that comes in clear, flesh tone and shades of brown with thin super glue (a little bit at a time) this will make a syrupy filler that will patch holes in the shell and with some experience match the color of the hearing aid shell. I would use a long pin or needle to mix and apply the filler that would set and cure in an hour or so and then can be buffed to be almost invisible. The polymer comes from hearing aid supply companies to be mixed with liquid monomer to form shells it is actually tiny spheres of polymer.

[@dscritter614]

Never used CA glue with woodworking, but I'm going 2 buy some now. Just an FYI 4 other watchers; those gloves r food preparers gloves. Might help if ur looking 2 find them.

[@mehusla]

Great video, ty. Wow. Fine, medium, thick on bottle!

[@Bramsshed1913]

Good info Colin , I'm a big fan of using CA and dust in splits and cracks when wood turning , also a good heads up on using it as a polish. Great video Colin, cheers, Bram

[@knecht105]

Thanks for watching, Bram!

[@SMee67]

Great review of what looks like a stand up product, mate👍 Awesome gesture from the company for the viewers.👌 Cheers Starbond.

[@knecht105]

Thanks for watching, Bill!

[@prospectnyc]

This is a great video! I've switched from 2 pack fillers to ca glue for guitar repair work. It's easier to work with and the results are better.

[@wardouk22]

Coffee beans? Mad lad Colin!!!

[@GerhardChristmann]

Hello Colin, nice video, don´t forget to tape the underside of a crack, or you glue the board to the workbench. regards from Germany Gerhard, former STARBOND EUROPA Dealer now retired

[@knecht105]

Thanks for the tip and thanks for watching!

[@brianwilliams8033]

Great video Colin. Never really used CA glues before, but now I can see where they would be very useful. Thanks again!

[@MrBill0523]

Again thank you for a great lesson Colin! Bill

[@knecht105]

You're Welcome!

[@williammueller768]

Love your channel. I have a lot of great looking pieces of pallet wood, with minor cracks in them. The projects I have planned require no cracks. Thanks for the useful tip with the CA glue. Just purchased a few bottles

[@YouGumppy]

Don't know if anyone has already said this. CA glue is used to stick the edges of cuts in human skin together. Started using it in the field during military operations. Now adays, CA glue is used to close us a surgical incision to speed up pulling the edges together.

[@jerryjohnsonii4181]

Another great episode Sir an thanks for showing this CA Glue. I haven't worked with this stuff, but i will probably now in my next wood project. Thanks for the knowledge

[@knecht105]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@scottlouis7785]

I hadn`t dreamed of doing a finish on & I`ll remember that

[@knecht105]

Hope it helps! Thanks for watching!

[@sapelesteve]

Good info on CA glues in general! Thanks for posting this Colin..............

[@knecht105]

You're Welcome!

[@atvheads]

Very interesting. When i started my model hobby in ln the 80:s, Ca glue was the preferred glue for balsa wood. But they were advertised as developed by Nasa. Now, if they have anything to do with it, i don't know. But it came in 3 different viscosity, fast medium and slow. Acetone will debond Ca by the way.

[@LastChanceThoughts]

Just bought some awesome stuff thanks mate. Look forward to using it in Australia.

[@knecht105]

Thank You!

[@wayneloveless5259]

Great demonstration of different glues!

[@knecht105]

Thank You!

[@T.E.P.]

another home run video! thanks for taking the time to make these interesting and informative demonstrations

[@bobmodica3449]

Love all of your videos. I have one question about CA Glue, can it be colored with either dyes or paint. Love to hear from you.

[@davidskeeterskeeter1835]

Colin,,,Always informative my friend,👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👌👌🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@knecht105]

Thank You!

[@BradsWorkbench]

I’ve been looking for a quick filler other than mixing epoxy.... does the CA get hazey when sanded over?

[@knecht105]

It can get hazey, depending on how much you use and the grit of sandpaper.

[@jgriff19861947]

Great tip I have wondered about c a glue a few times and you have answered my thoughts

[@knecht105]

Hope it helps! Thanks for watching!

[@cobberpete1]

Great Info Colin. I use CA quite a lot in my wood turning

[@TheWoodStroker]

Just ordered some black CA. Brilliant!

[@elaprendiz007]

Hi Colin, I just saw you on History Channel in México , building a ballista! I was so glad, lol! Greetings!

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? Thnaks for posting this about CA glues. I never thought of using CA for a wood finish. Your other tips on the use of this 'mystery' glue are very helpful as well. Thanks again and have a great week!!!

[@knecht105]

Hope it helps! Thanks for watching!

[@dennishaessly9800]

Great information, I'll be putting CA glue in my shop. Thanks

[@teresatao7162]

Very helpful video. Thanks. I am planning to repair a crack on my front wooden door. Don’t want to remove the door for this repair. Do you have any recommendation to what to use if my working surface is vertical and the crack is on both front/back side of the door? Thanks much.

[@DannyWalker1949]

Thank's Colin for this video on How-To use it. I did learn some more about it👍🏼

[@knecht105]

Hope it helps! Thanks for watching!

[@Valkyrie-OD1115]

How about tips to prevent the ca from staining the surrounding areas. Since CA seals the wood and prevents even staining of areas around inlays.

[@alanjohnson7704]

I've used Starbond for some time now and I can't find a way to keep it from hardening and clogging the nozzles. If fact, had a bottle of thick that solidified in the bottle after about 6 months. Any advice?

[@theham007SIMON]

Is there a kind of tape you could use to mask an area that the glue will not stick to and also not permanently bond the tape to the object, which is a very old floor in my case? The object would be for the CA to finish just below the surface, as I can't sand the top.....

[@markrowland5393]

Very interesting and informative. Thanks Colin.

[@knecht105]

You're Welcome!

[@JimSollows]

Collin I’m finding it impossible to find CA Accelerator locally. I understand there are ways to accelerate CA using water, baking sofa, bleach. Have you tried this and does it actually work?

[@shakeeshakee9457]

Another thing I use as a wood filler at times or to fill gaps on just about anything IU CA glue as well as baking soda if worms are super hard Bond the chemical reaction makes heat though but other than that it's a pretty awesome trick

[@markmurdocca2456]

This is great info, as all your videos are. How do you make "pulverized" sawdust? I typically mix a little Titebond with regular sawdust but it's never fine enough for filler..

[@proppo4924]

Generally 100 grit sanding dust or finer the better. The hardwood flooring trade used to mix it with a lacquer called wood doe base or wood flour cement.

[@leonelrichard2350]

Great information to have. Thanks Colin.

[@knecht105]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@vernonwankerl9079]

Colin, what are the gloves you recommend over nitrile? Where do you get them?

[@maryfrenger4539]

Thank you for sharing😊

[@adrianlouviere7650]

Great info. It works.

[@shawnmanuel9817]

Very interesting Colin..👍👍

[@knecht105]

Thank You!

[@randomtux1234]

0:15 is using the fingers the best way to illustrate this?

[@viluvaboy]

Great Vodeo Collin! Quick question, would the CA glue crack or be more prone to cracking vs polyurethane or other finishes for those small projects?

[@jccapwell]

I gather that when pulverized saw dust is mixed with the CA glue as a filler that the pulverized sawdust does not age in the same manner as the wood surrounding the filled void. Observations?

[@hansdegroot8549]

Great video on CA glues. Thanks for sharing. What's the advantage of using CA glue for cracks at the end of a board? Does it give a stronger bond than wood glue or does it (only) dry faster? Are the prices at their web-site in US dollars or Canadian dollars?

[@knecht105]

The real advantage is the quick drying time, so you don't have to wait to start working on your boards. The prices are in USD. Thanks for watching, Hans.

[@kennethcave1091]

@@knecht105 us dollars

[@robertbrunston5406]

Good video Colin! Thank you.

[@knecht105]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@SuperDavidBrothers]

Wow very informative dude thanks so much for making this cool sick video!! 🤙👍👌🤘

[@TrojanHorse1959]

Great video, thanks! How well does the CA glue hold up as a finish?

[@genericjesus8803]

CA glues don’t adhere to polyethylene (AKA vapor barrier or PE) or parchment paper. You’d be hard pressed to find ANY adhesive that sticks to parchment paper so it’s great to have around. Edit; I’ve found that when CA glues are put on a ‘rag’ they harden almost instantaneously because the cotton/cellulose in the ‘rag’ sets it off. 6:20 ya, I can barely see that knot wtf

[@6789uiop]

Episode One brought me here!

[@rebeccas.670]

Thanks for the tips I needed this and just got some with the coupon.

[@knecht105]

Thanks for watching, Rebecca!

[@rayc.1396]

Side note: in most woods, a red knot will not fall out, a black knot will fall out. That said, the thick CA glue would work great to hold those black knots in place .

[@knecht105]

Thanks for the tip and thanks for watching!

[@alext8828]

I think that warrants looking into. Good fact.

[@donaldkrejcarek273]

Good video Colin, but what can be done to preserve these glues after the bottle is opened. I find the stuff hardens very quickly between uses and so far my experience has been finding myself throwing the majority of the product out as it has hardened.

[@vtechmalaysia]

Put the cap back on, and put in your fridge.

[@donaldkrejcarek273]

OK thanks, never knew it should be stored in the fridge.

[@sgrisez]

Order placed. Thanks Colin!

[@knecht105]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@robertcale6725]

is ca glue the same as super glue or garilla glue

[@dennisg11348]

I guess its a little late for me to get the Starbond discount. Great information though.

[@garywiant1595]

I'm new to woodworking & I recently purchased a 4x8 CNC router. What glues would you recommend to order for a "starter kit"

[@dreadcat7756]

Good video. I'll have to get some of those gloves.

[@knecht105]

I get them at the dollar store. They're VERY affordable. Thanks for watching!

[@giovannipetitti1588]

Hi Colin 👍

[@cherfauvel]

wow love that! Thank you

[@samuelroberts334]

Great tips!

[@knecht105]

Thank You!

[@boazjoe1]

Starbond is a great company

[@knecht105]

Yes, they seem to have a solid product. Thanks for watching!

[@calladec]

Hi Great video..thanks...but have you checked out the price of Starbond Glue !!!!

[@knecht105]

THere's a discount code in the description.

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

Polythylene gloves... great tip Colin, thanks! Best, Matt

[@hswing11]

You need to discuss using activator.

[@timcaron9049]

Thanks Colin, you have opened my eyes to CA Glue. I will certainly try this the next time. Tae care. Tim

[@knecht105]

You're welcome, Tim! Thanks for watching.

[@alanross3435]

What a great job you did brother!!! Are you a teacher? If not you missed your calling 😂😂😂✌🏻️

[@knecht105]

LOL, no, I'm not a teacher. Thanks for watching!

[@factchecker9358]

Avoid the thick version because you won't be able to use the applicators for anything close to precision use.

[@jimschneider836]

thank you ... very interesting ....

[@knecht105]

You're Welcome!

[@bretmady]

Mine is not adhering, help!

[@Pushyhog]

I used dap. I hope this is cheaper. Not! 15$ for 2 ounces.

[@langstonjones69]

Is CA glue sold locally at hardware stores or big box stores? I've looked, but maybe I've missed it.

[@alanross3435]

@Dave.. I bought mine at a hobby shop, also bought the spray accelerator, great combination for quick dry!✌🏻️

[@zaxpicks610]

Ace Hardware carries Titebond CA glue and activator

[@russellborrego1689]

Super glue, Krazy glue, the gel gorilla glue. There's a lot of them out there, just check the ingredients first. Plus, for a super fancy activator? Just buy a 3 dollar bottle of isopropyl alcohol from Wal Mart and put it in a small spray bottle. 👍👍

[@knecht105]

As others have mentioned is goes under may brand names like Crazy Glue, Krazy Glue, and Super Glue. You find it easier to get it in different thickness and large quantities online.

[@langstonjones69]

Thanks, everybody! All I could find at Lowe's yesterday with the CA ingredient was DAP rapid fuse. None of the other Krazy or Super glue had the ingredient listed (that I could tell)

[@JWimpy]

Is it just me, are the CA glue bottles a one time use? Every time I buy CA glue, use it, then the next time I need it I have to destroy the bottle to get the cap open. So, I only buy the tiny one tenth ounce tubes. I use it and throw away the leftover.

[@Loztc0ld]

Yeah I only buy the tiny ones too. Nothing worse than needing some then not being able to use it

[@JWimpy]

@Harry M Yes, I've tried just about everything.

[@GerhardChristmann]

Hello Johnny, do not close the cap as son as posible, let some time for the glue to run back in the bottle, tap the botom of the bottle some times to the bench, clean the nozzle befor you put the cap on. BTW: in my shop the glue stay without cap in a cool corner, not near some heat or sun. But I live in Germany, if you live in a hot and damp climate it will be different. regards Gerhard

[@JWimpy]

@@GerhardChristmann Thanks for that tip. I'll try it. Also, on the tubes, I find that after a few weeks the entire tube is solidified. And the cap was firmly secured.

[@dwightl5863]

Here has been my experience: When using CA for a filler, either on its own or onto shavings as a filler, try not to have the tip come in contact with the wood or shavings. A little bit of dust will stick to the the tip and quickly setup. Then I'll clean the tip of the nozzle with acetone. That way the cover will come off quite easily.. I have been quite successful at using all of a 4.5 oz bottle of CA using the above. Good luck.

[@hankscarangella7975]

I placed an order with Starbond after watching your video. The website said I would receive a conformation e-mail, which never arrived and their 800 customer service number rang busy each time I called. Not a good experience. I hope the products are shipped and work as well as you say.

[@hankscarangella7975]

This is a reply to my own post. After a brief e-mail exchange I did get the conformation e-mail and the products arrive in a timely fashion.

[@jamartin1]

Thank you!

[@knecht105]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@GottliebGoltz]

Good stuff it can hide a rock chip in a windshield. U=Yup.!

[@tommymiller6531]

Thanks

[@knecht105]

You're Welcome!

[@leebrewer1190]

Put acetone on fingers glues with this stufff - come right apart.

[@johndunn514]

I could not get the discount code to function. No biggie but surprising

[@johndunn514]

I was wrong. The website did not indicate a discount but the billing data did, sorry

[@knecht105]

Good to hear that worked. Thanks for watching!

[@tommymiller6531]

We're can you get ca glue

[@newicon1]

CA is cyanoacrylate glue. Same as Superglue, Krazy Glue, and other brands. You can get it at any hardware store and most hobby, grocery and drug stores. Just ask for superglue. Look in the discription under the video for the Starbond website.

[@christopherwaterman4925]

That was gripping.

[@redbank493]

Cool

[@knecht105]

Thanks

[@gypsycruiser]

You are to close to the CA glue, if it splatters into your eyes then it will be a problem , rather wear protective eye wear

[@ivokolarik8290]

👍

[@robertvigneau8065]

Where do you get the ca glue, and the excellerant

[@jakeqwaninne8502]

i did an entire guitar with ca glue, i learned that at ibanez, but boy that stuff is toxic in large amounts, use a fan

[@JusBidniss]

Cool video! Oh, and FIRST! :)

[@knecht105]

Thanks for watching!

[@Жохажохонгир-я7м]

Молодец

[@elnudos]

Stop shacking that bottle!!