What is CA glue and how to use it

[@TrainingHandsAcademy]

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[@aeroearth]

Been using cyanoacrylic adhesives since the 1970's and just found your video. 1. My initial use for cyanoacrylic adhesives was emergency on-field repairs of competition Free Flight model aircraft. Sticks balsa wood vey well. Later I used it for repairs of many things around the home. 2. Safety - ALWAYS wear eye protection when using cyanoacrylic adhesives. The low viscosity adhesives can and do easily fly off on tiny droplets in all directions. They will instantly cure in eyes and an Opthalmic Surgeon told me whenever he has to operate on cyanoacrylic adhesive in eyes it ALWAYS results in corneal damage. I have had cyanoacrylic adhesive in one eye but was wearing contact lenses at the time, so narrowly avoided corneal damage. Lens ruined of course. When using the accelerator DO NOT have your head over the top of the work piece, but well to one side. That is because when curing the adhesive gives off heat which vapourises some of the adhesive which if it gets into eyes, causes a lot of tearing and pain. 3. Handling with polythene gloves is a good idea and and small pieces of cling wrap will also work, especially if needing to hold pieces assembled while the adhesive cures. 4. Materials to bond. Cyanoacrylic adhesives will not adhere well to most metals though can be used to hold metal assemblies temporarily whilst doing some low stress machining operations. Cured adhesive can be removed from metal surfaces by prising off with a scalpel blade or single edged razor blade. Cyanoacrylic adhesives will bond ABS, PVC, TPE and Nylon plastics but will not bond polythene, polypropylene or acetals well, if at all. 5. When using cyanoacrylic adhesive I keep paper towel to hand to wipe off excess adhesive. As the adhesive will cure rapidly in the paper towel, take care with soak through to fingers and rising vapour into the eyes. 6. Freshly cured cyanoacrylic adhesive can be removed with acetone. A better solvent is a 50/50 mix of acetone and nitromethane (model engine glow fuel additive) which will remove all cured adhesive completely by rubbing or soaking.

[@TrainingHandsAcademy]

Fantastic info! You rock!

[@TheGroman1]

That’s what really need to fix, a couple of cracks, in my guitar, will save much money, and do it myself, I am amazed. Thanks kindly.

[@mjb9176]

You are very well spoken. You are enjoyable to listen to and to watch. All this and knowledge to back it up. I will happily incorporate my Starbond CA glue in more ways after having watched your presentation.

[@tommunyon2874]

Eastman's 910 was kept in a locked refrigerator at the shop I was assigned to in the early 1970s. It was the precursor to all of the other superglues. I first became aware of its properties when I dropped and broke my favorite coffee mug. Only then did I realize that there appeared to be other fracture lines from previous breakage that had been so expertly repaired they were almost invisible. The other men in the shop then confessed that my mug got knocked off the workbench and the handle broke off. They broke out the Eastman's 910 and fixed it before I got back from lunch.

[@TrainingHandsAcademy]

Thanks for sharing Tom!

[@codacreator6162]

I'm still in the research stage (code for still trying to figure out how to convince my wife that this is a worthwhile venture) of my beginning woodworking journey and seriously appreciate the detail in your videos. Seems like quite a few others have sort of forgotten what it's like to be a noob and take some stuff for granted. Thank you for taking the time. You really are a good example of what it means to be a great teacher.

[@TrainingHandsAcademy]

Thank you for your kind words Coda Creator! Reach out to me on IG if you need any help or have questions. Cheers!

[@jacobladder6165]

Why would it not be worthwhile? I bet you could get pretty decently set up for $4,000. Get a combination jointer planer and a decent cabinet table saw and make your own router table for it. That'll leave you money left over for a standing station and a bunch of extras. I set up my shop out of the blue one day after watching too many woodworking videos and found out less than a year later a family member couldn't find anyone to finish their vacation cabin. Even at a great family discount I was able to make almost 20 grand working on it between jobs for a year.

[@gjanalog5675]

Everything i needed to know in a concise delivery. Perhaps the best informative video in a given topic……. ever created…in the history of mankind. I thank you

[@henryfam58]

Sir your delivery on explaining CA glue is exquisite. Clean, concise and to the point. Thank you.

[@xl2337]

I am a beginner, getting all of my lessons online. Your lessons are invaluable and among the easiest to understand. You definitely have a knack for teaching! I feel like the tips you share in each lesson are helping me to start out with some professional "polish." They are things that a newbie can only pick up by working with a skilled mentor. I'm definitely going be using CA glue in some of my Christmas gift projects, from chess boards to small picture frames. Thanks again!

[@TrainingHandsAcademy]

This is an amazing comment, thank you Denise! 🙏

[@davegarcia2286]

THA is one of the best woodworking teaching channels out there. Always learn something new.

[@ladykenja2700]

- So glad that I found the Academy channel. Your info is ALWAYS relevant & concise. Thanx 4 sharing.

[@Tool-Meister]

I started using Eastman 910 CA glues in electro-mechanical production in the summer of 1968. Little has changed in the last 53 years. Excellent informative video.

[@TrainingHandsAcademy]

Wow, that is crazy! "Nothing new under the sun". :)

[@thedevilinthecircuit1414]

Good stuff. The only essential bit of info omitted is this: *wear safety goggles* when using CA. Get even one little itty bitty drop on your eyeball and you will remember it for the rest of your life. The water-thin stuff is the most hazardous.

[@TrainingHandsAcademy]

Thanks for adding this info!

[@charlesriddle2794]

Thank you for being straightforward without any distractions. Well, done and informative. Thank you.

[@TrainingHandsAcademy]

Much appreciated! If you want to support my work, please drop some more comments on my other videos! This helps to wake up the YT algorithms. :)

[@CooperNgso]

I didn’t know it came in three viscosities and thought it had to be used with the accelerator. GREAT information here! Thank you so much for ANOTHER great video. I’m always ready to learn new things. 😀

[@thecarpenter4228]

For 30 years or so I've been very resistant to using anything other than traditional/ typical wood glue on my projects. As the world of carpentry and woodworking is constantly evolving with combining different materials together in a project, my stubbornness is beginning to finally be open to the idea. I'm glad i watched your video on this first. Your pragmatic approach seems quite helpful and i feel it is indeed time for me to begin recognizing when it is the right adhesive to use. Great delivery too. Thank you for sharing. Oh yeah.... and i dig the shirt! Big fan here of Willys Overland. Toledo native👍🏾🙏🏾

[@joekirk167]

I have used CA for years on Modle planes. It was always in the freezer and always worked great on anything. Thanks for this video

[@mikemilroy8311]

This is the kind of video regarded as essential for anybody wanting to expand their knowledge on bonding.

[@nukebert1]

I have noticed instances of CA plugging the nozzle. Great tip on tapping the bottle to clear the tip of glue.

[@mbinmk]

The idea of tapping the bottle is very helpful, as also is the use with painters tape to do the work of double sided tape

[@candrso5490]

Thanks for this. My husband and I are learning so much here! We have had the best time woodworking while home during the pandemic since March. My father left a few of his woodworking tools to me and I had no idea how involved woodworking is. I also didn’t realize how you can loose yourself for so long in woodworking that hours upon hours could go by and you have no idea how! Craftsmanship takes years! I’m ready! Let’s do this!

[@TrainingHandsAcademy]

Let's do this!!! Love it!

[@JoeandAngie]

PLAN/SCAMdemic. Trust me.

[@david9783]

Wow, dude, straight up information I can actually use. Thanks for this post. I'll be using a LOT less common wood glue in the future!

[@nemo227]

GOOD VIDEO. Very informative. Even though I've used CA glue several times I learned several new bits of information. Useful information.

[@rogerbarnett2170]

Have been using thin CA glue but never knew about medium or thick unless thick is also called gel. Understand a lot more about these products, so thanks.

[@strongbuildersllc7996]

Thanks. BTW, very well done. Better than 99.5% of the content available on this platform

[@TrainingHandsAcademy]

Appreciate that

[@javiervillanueva6059]

Thank you for the lesson CA. I just bought some and now I know how to use it.

[@trekpac2]

As a wood specialist, I found this to be Excellent advice.

[@tima.478]

Been using this typed of glue with a spray activator for about 20 years as an airline mechanic. Great stuff.

[@TrainingHandsAcademy]

Awesome! You have one of my dream jobs. :)

[@tima.478]

@@TrainingHandsAcademy Thank you, I still love it like the first day I started it, 25 years ago 👌🏽

[@albertsebastian9372]

Another amazing use of CA/super glue! Long story short…. I fixed my tire cut by glass using CA glue and drove from Akron Ohio to Denver Co and then had it plugged! Thanks for the video. It’ll sure help me with my burl piece!

[@TrainingHandsAcademy]

Right on!

[@lancestancliffe4885]

Thanks for some great tips, the masking tape tip is a great one. I would never have thought you could do that.

[@yoman516ym]

very informative video. You learn something new every day and thanks for the opportunity

[@snowlothar45]

Works great for invisible crack repair. On gunstocks I first repair the crack if it is large or structural, with epoxy. Then use thin glue in the crack followed quickly with fine sanding paper filling the crack with fine dust. If it is small or cosmetic it is straight to the CA and sanding. A few applications using new sandpaper as it is ruined quickly, leaves an invisible repair that can be stained.

[@TrainingHandsAcademy]

Thanks for sharing!

[@user-wp5iy1ww4k]

Thank you for this very informative video. Just started my first wood working project this Labor Day weekend and noticed that one of my 2x4 was cracked, I'm glad I have options other than using it just as a scrap piece. Thank you

[@michaelbrennan6582]

Thanks this video. It has answered some questions I had about what thickness of CA glue to use for different applications thank you very much.

[@TrainingHandsAcademy]

You are welcome!

[@raymonddegroot4488]

I've been looking for this product in my local and nobody has it. I'm a wood sign Carver and to secure knots and cracks is why I need it. I heard about it from Eric at make a wed sign . Thank you for the offer.

[@joela619]

Great tips on how to store CA glue. Thanks for the great info! I didn't know there were 3 variations of viscosity.

[@vincechoraszewski2394]

You're demonstration was very helpful, I hope to do them experiments to people I like to learn all the facts of the super glue. Thanks again for the all the information.

[@TrainingHandsAcademy]

Glad it was helpful!

[@johnhenkel5513]

One of the best explanations of a product usage I’ve seen 👍👍

[@TrainingHandsAcademy]

Glad you think so!

[@shed.projects5150]

Everything I never knew, and now that I'm in my 70s, I've got the knowledge, and nothing to use it on. Great video, thanks.

[@yunanzhang392]

awesome video for the CA glue! Thank you for making this video!

[@bevant9218]

I first used CA glue as a kid 45 years ago. It was miracle glue! Still is! An attribute you missed is its very light weight. Good for model aircraft.

[@tgnwoodworking9599]

Just getting back into woodworking and being more serious about the 'end results'. Love your channel.

[@TrainingHandsAcademy]

Thanks Rikki!

[@fargolevy322]

Wow, this video was exactly what I was looking for! Thank you for all the well explained info!

[@TrainingHandsAcademy]

You are so welcome!

[@michaelarmbruster586]

2nd this

[@werelombax5122]

Very helpful, especially the info on the three different viscosities. Thank you!

[@NickNackpaddywhack]

I use thick medium to fill some small dents in the forks on my motorcycle works a treat, last for around 2 years! 😊

[@g.r.4853]

Well I found this long after that deadline but this is the first I ever found on CA glue information. It seems like even Lowes or HD employees know nothing (surprised?) about it. Thanks for posting this.

[@TrainingHandsAcademy]

Glad I could help my friend.

[@annoloki]

Here's mine: As soon as you pick up the glue, you are warming it up, causing the air inside to expand. There is usually a little left in the nozzle, which will then shoot out as soon as you uncap it. Unscrewing the nozzle slightly first will let this pressure out, then you can remove the cap without that bit oozing out. You can even give the bottle a little squeeze, so when you tighten the nozzle again, then let go, it sucks in the residue in the nozzle. The glue is very brittle, which can be helpful. For example, if you cannot unscrew the nozzle, just give it a little squeeze in some pliers. The plastic will squash, but the glue will crack, allowing it to then be unscrewed. If some spills, and you risk getting it on your hands or whatever, squirt a little water on the area... any glue there instantly hardens, so no more sticky risk.

[@David.M.]

Thanks Josh, I never considered taping the bottle to empty the tip.

[@TrainingHandsAcademy]

Glad you got a takeaway David. Thanks for the comment!

[@LarJgrip]

LOL this comment is what intrigued me to watch this video… I was curious how taping the bottle would empty the tip…I guess words DO matter…LOL

[@OldMtnGeezer]

I build & fly radio-control model airplanes & use CA extensively. There simply is no substitute, unless you wish to greatly extend building time. One factor that should be mentioned here is that unfortunately, some people (myself included) are allergic to the fumes. Therefore, adequate ventilation is an absolute must. I keep a small fan blowing across my work area anytime I'm using it.

[@wavehaven1]

Good vid. Very clear esplanaticions of using this glue. Things are easy when people dont talk a hundred miles an hour trying to stuff alot things to say in a short amount of time or to say alot of nothing.

[@TonyFarrell2005]

Great video. Fast, clear words, I learnt a lot.

[@johnstonewall917]

One of the more useful KZbin videos!

[@simonlunt353]

As a joiner I have used this glue for some years now but I didn’t know they were three types of glue and I see one you were using had a brown colour to it l have been using the saw dust to mix a filler but with pva thanks for your tips stay safe 👏👏👍

[@Bekim8310]

Great video! CA glue has ton of uses in the shop. I mostly use it to attach templates to wood so I can cut out shapes.

[@DMR6262]

I didn’t know there were different thicknesses of CA glue. Also, I’ve heard the word “accelerator” used when referring to CA glue before but didn’t know exactly what it meant. Great video! Thanks.

[@rrampage36]

Sure you did...I'm sure you've seen super glue 'gel'....

[@RobMacKendrick]

Thanks for this quick and useful once-over. Very helpful.

[@pabloski1964]

Great Information, thank you. By the way, I love your T-Shirt. Cool Willys.

[@dieterk9568]

wellmade vid and good suggestions for handling CA. When filling gaps/holes in wood use sanding dust of the piece to mix with the filling CA, looks better 😉

[@reneemayer312]

Great video. I wanted to know more about CA glue and now I do. Thank you so much for taking the time to make this video

[@leerosenberg3661]

Your tips were awesome. I learned a lot with this video.

[@floydkershner6591]

Thanks for a great video. Another tip to offer - Since CA reacts to moisture, a simple accelerant is to just breath on it.

[@TrainingHandsAcademy]

Great point!

[@DadzorRules]

I have never used it in my woodshop, but I will try it, first chance I get. Thanks.

[@lanisethompson2357]

Found your channel a few weeks ago. Please keep up the great videos. Love your simple, clear and instructive style. I would love the starter pack but needed some glue bad enough I just went to the link and bought it. Lastly I had no idea it came if different colors. I have only ever seen clear. Thanks for showing that little secret.

[@johndennisjr.4975]

I have always used “regular” glue. Gorilla glue is exotic to me. I kept hearing about CA glue and then found your video. Thanks. I will now try to catch up with the rest of the country. Johnny

[@fuddwacker4803]

Thank you for a WONDERFUL video! Some thing newI learned that will be used around my shop spoon making. Also on the rubber seals used on my Hotrod building. Thanks again!

[@youyouulf]

Very very very informative and super professionally presented! Thank you! This video was pure joy to watch!

[@TrainingHandsAcademy]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Avotts]

thanks for sharing. Some hopefully good info. my Daddy always had success with cement glue. Starting in the 70s I wasted many trips to stores and had many failures with crazy glue etc... i would begin preparing for a project, but the glue was always dried out. Very expensive. I actually would get better results from wood glue or even school glue.

[@jbn0613]

I’ve used CA glue for all these applications. It does make a very good finish on small projects. I use it as a very durable finish on bottle stoppers that I turn on the lathe.

[@nicfarrow]

Very clear, straightforward and valuable information.

[@williamhildreth9905]

Great video Been wanting to get some for my wood working projects but when I looked on Amazon there were so many it made me realize that I would have to learn more. This video was perfect Great delivery as well!

[@mikeZL3XD7029]

Thanks Josh, Lots of great advice in this video!

[@TrainingHandsAcademy]

Much appreciated! If you want to support my work, please drop some more comments on my other videos! This helps to wake up the YT algorithms. :)

[@cebeville]

Would love that starter pack! Helpful video once again! Thanks

[@woodman45fra]

The video explained a lot about CA that I did not know

[@marcberrenson570]

Excellent video. I'm a pen turner, and spend most of my free time peeling off CA glue from my hands. My wife can't stand it! Often there's a layer of skin that comes off with the CA glue. I've tried gloves and am now trying those rubber fingertip covers, but they appear to stick to the glue and are one use items. Food prep gloves are something I never realized were different than reguilar medical type gloves. I'll give it a try. Thanks.

[@TrainingHandsAcademy]

Thanks for the comment Marc! Let me know how it goes.

[@timothysmith3326]

THANKS FOR THE TIPS FOR THE CA GLUE. I WILL BE CHECKING OUT YOUR OTHER VISEOS AS WELL

[@TrainingHandsAcademy]

Thank you for watching Timothy! Hit me up if you have questions.

[@cariboocustomwoodworks6528]

The trick with the painters tape is very clever.

[@drewevans6908]

Thank you, this answered all my questions.

[@MrSpinteractive]

Great introduction to the topic and great tips - thanks for the video!

[@TrainingHandsAcademy]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@bernieparent9517]

Good tips which I will keep in mind for future projects. Thanks

[@kenord3437]

Thank you for all the tips I feel sure I will be utilising them in my wood working, ken from Australia.

[@TrainingHandsAcademy]

Thanks Ken!

[@stephenshallcross7832]

Just came across this and you are very informative and clear presentation thank you.

[@sbffsbrarbrr]

I really enjoy your videos. They are quick, to the point and I always learn something new. Would love to have the glue starter pack of course!

[@xagur8]

Thanks for the great tips! Haven't used CA glue in woodworking yet but I look forward to giving it a try!

[@rongotts3865]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge. Helped me greatly.

[@mariah8200]

Pretty new to the channel but I have found so many helpful tips on here already!! I honestly have been binging this great content :) thanks for helping out new woodworkers

[@TrainingHandsAcademy]

Glad you are finding it helpful Mariah!

[@kinnikuzero]

I didn't know about the fridge trick, thanks!

[@fruitman58]

Thanks for the in-depth explanation. I have been on the fence about ca glue I think its time to get off the fence

[@bobsproles3437]

very helpful video. i have been using thin when i should have used medium or even thick. thanks

[@TrainingHandsAcademy]

Glad it was helpful!

[@littlejimmy7402]

This is exactly the video I was looking for when I googled "what is ca glue". "Superglue" was pretty much Crazy glue to me forever. I'm working on a home shop project when CA glue came up, looks like I'm making a hardware store run. I've got all kinds of glue, just no thick CA.

[@TrainingHandsAcademy]

Once you use it, you will love it!

[@dimpiedoo]

Loved the video. Thanks. I'm sure the starter pack is long gone.

[@TrainingHandsAcademy]

Yes it is... thanks for watching. :)

[@Santosh-xy6tk]

Thanks for the very useful information about CA glue 👌👌

[@hectatusbreakfastus6106]

Interesting tip about storing it in the fridge, didn't know that. All my CA glue is ruined at the moment and needs to be replaced, I mostly use it for making plastic models and for tying flies for fishing. For my wood turnings I'm a sucker for making my own shellac finish or oil based varnish (depending on the wood type and application of course, and yes, I still have some of that juicy high voc oil based varnish that I've been saving). I wouldn't recommend using CA glue as a gap filler in wood though because as it ages, it will separate from the wood. Same problem most people are going to have with their epoxy river tables in a decade or two. The wood will move, but the epoxy or glue won't which will cause disbonding. There are flexible 2 part epoxies that are meant for this purpose however, and that is what I personally use but it does not seem like that is the commonly used epoxy for river tables since it is yellow, not clear. I have gaps that I filled over a decade ago and they are still perfect with no disbonding.

[@assassinlexx1993]

If you put a thinned epoxy (with alcohol) on the wood first. It soaks into the wood. Then use regular epoxy for the river. I use it for railings so chips are easy to fix. To get beautiful glassy finish.

[@billparker4470]

This video was very informative and the tips will be used in the future, thank you for making a great video.

[@kevinbwillson4161]

Thanks it was very helpful best the end tapping Happy New Years

[@FuzzyJohn]

3:26 The accelerator drastically INCREASES the drying time?

[@TrainingHandsAcademy]

Yes I misspoke. Accelerators of course decrease the drying time :)

[@chestercopperpot1433]

Great video for a newbie to CA glue.

[@TrainingHandsAcademy]

Much appreciated! If you want to support my work, please drop some more comments on my other videos! This helps to wake up the YT algorithms. :)

[@jeromelewis8870]

Hello. I find you to be very informative. And I'm just starting in woodworking and I find it to be very interesting .thank you for the info.

[@ilive4livemusic]

Thought I knew all about CA but you told me several things I didn’t know.

[@EscobarStyle]

So strange because they JUST showed me how to work the glue along with the accelerator last week! Great timing! And it DOES work wonders. 🛠

[@TrainingHandsAcademy]

Nice Carlos!

[@kashel83]

Another great video, thanks! I particularly liked the tip of making double sided tape with the glue, never seen that before