Rotting white cedar

[mjford]

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I Was starting to turn a largish piece of White cedar which has a nice salting through it . But have found some areas of very soft almost rotten wood amongst it mainly where the centre grain is , about 50-60mm across
I have heard about "CA" What is it like? Where do I get it? What is it's name?
Can I use a PVA glue to do the job or will it not soak in enough? I have been using super glue for small cracks and defects, but this is to large an area for that. Would appreciate some help on this matter.
Regards
Dredgemaster.

[artme]

Ah yes! what a wonderful thing spalting is - provided it doesn't go too far.

CA is Super Glue - Cyanoacrilate. When used on rotten grain it can be very effective. Use thin, good quality CA and apply a little at a time. Allow to set well between applications.

[TTIT]

What Artme said mate! :2tsup: There are several grades of CA and the one you've been using is probably the off-the-shelf 'medium' grade. 'Thin' CA is almost like water and will soak right into your spalted and punky areas.

[rsser]

Yep.

If you've got a lot of punky wood then maybe explore other options. The Yanks talk about a soaking epoxy and some proprietary products. Do a search of the AAW forum.

[Grumpy John]

You could try some of this (http://www.timbermate.com.au/download/factsheets/earls_wood_hardener.pdf), I've had mixed results with it. Bunnies have it, not cheap $25 for 250 Ml. If you do try it don't forget to rinse the sprayer out with clean water as the product hardens in the nozzle and blocks it, DAMHIKT :rolleyes:.