How to: Applying CA Glue Finish

[@raifharik1454]

Hey I got some great tips from this video. Thank you. I have had my fingers covered in ca more times than I can remember. Why, because I'm too lazy to put on the plastic gloves I bought. The masking tape idea is genius. It is exactly the level of effort I'm willing to spend to save my skin! I also appreciated the paste wax tip. I don't know if it worked because my pen is still on the lathe, but I'm unlikely to fuss with plastic bushings, so I love this diy solution. Thanks again

[@CrossCutCreations]

Thank you for this video! I have watched countless videos on CA finish and could never get it right! I tried your technique that you got from Moy and it worked like a charm. I especially love the paste wax on the bushings tip. It worked amazingly! THANK YOU again for this video. -Robert

[@jonlanier_]

2P-10 is the very best stuff finish for small turning projects! Been doing this for over 15 years. I've got a ten year old pen (Jr. Gent) sitting on my office desk that looks as good as the day I made it. Nice vid.

[@oxintheshop]

Yea that ca is awesome works great love that stuff

[@LutherBuilds]

That turned out awesome, Drew! I've watched so many videos on ca finish and it's the first time I've seen the paste wax used to keep the bushings from sticking to the pen. I'm definitely going to be trying this!

[@oxintheshop]

awesome Glad you liked the video and I hope it helps you out

[@Hppyzmbie]

The finish on that pen looks amazing great work!

[@oxintheshop]

thanks Eric

[@TheMuzShop]

Really Cool Ox. I've used it before and what a great finish. Great video. Thx

[@oxintheshop]

thanks and yes i really like the end result of this finish will be using it more now

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Cool vid, Drew! I tried a CA glue finish and it didn't go so hot... this helped a lot, might give it a try again. -Caleb Harris

[@oxintheshop]

thanks Caleb and good luck

[@moyperezwoodshop1722]

Nice job Man! the pen turned out great and Thanks for the mention

[@oxintheshop]

Thanks Moy, also thanks again for showing me how

[@tooljunkie555]

Yeah that looks good man I tried CA glue one time and oh my Lord what a mess lol I never thought of using wax or anything on the bushings so needless to say what happened LOL and was really cloudy I used 800 wet dry sandpaper I didn't have the meah pads..but now i do so I might go turn me a pen now LOL good stuff man!

[@oxintheshop]

Thanks for watching Joe i hope this helped let me know when you turn that pen

[@joewilson2271]

the mesh pads are key in my opinion give it another shot!

[@nealonswoodentreasures9273]

Pen turned out great Drew

[@oxintheshop]

thanks a lot steve

[@poundkake13]

What is your mic setup in this video? Your voice sounds clear as crystal!

[@oxintheshop]

I’m not sure what the mic was in this video I think I voiced over with a snowball mic

[@DavidEricPrates]

I've never seen that! Looks great. :)

[@pjenslin1]

Can I put a sanding sealer on the project before the CA glue?

[@oxintheshop]

That I’m not sure of I would think you could but not sure

[@LivefreeanddiyTv]

I love CA finish... the only thing I use on my pens, so far :-D

[@LivefreeanddiyTv]

Good tip using paste wax on the bushings... I've never done that... but I'll be adding it to my regimen. Couple tips for you and/or what I do: 1) Don't use cotton based paper towels (CA interacts with cotton, and supposedly can cause a fire, I've had them smoking before) -- get those blue shop towels, or whatever, as long as they're cotton free. 2) When I do mine, I do 3 coats of thin first with no activator, so the wood absorbs it a little more. 3) I do 10 total coats, but dealers choice :) 4) It kind of looked like there was some CA sticking off on the ends when the pen was assembled, it was recommended to me to sand that extra CA off with 600 grit before assembly

[@oxintheshop]

awesome thanks for the tips

[@johngoing8261]

you should use latex gloves not masking tape to keep the glue off your hands. It will give you more control. Great job on the pen though!

[@oxintheshop]

Good tip! Since this video I go it with nothing on my fingers

[@woodywoodworkerfuller9921]

Nice !!!!

[@oxintheshop]

thanks