Thread: Alternative accelerator for CA

Hi David,
My Apologies, maybe I didn't take as much notice that I thought I did.

[QUOTE=timberbits;1375695]Don't stop and MM each layer, keep going all the way through to 20 then MM.

Hi David. Yes, I do it the same method as you, 20 coates of thin CA then when finished all 20 coates of CA I then MM through the variouse grades to get a high gloss finish. But as the CA was being sanded down by the MM, it was obviouse the white smudges were right through all the layers of CA that had been applied. I used the Glen20 in very small short bursts as I do with the Mitrefix, (same method as you). I used the "Country Scent" Glen20. Maybe there is a difference in chemistry from the "Original Scent" ??. Buggered if I know ha ha. I'll have another go with it during the week. Cheers to all.

My wife has a can of aerosol water in her handbag. I might have to swipe it and give it a try.

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im wondering from reading this thread that its only water that sets it off quicker ??
if so maybe another way would to be take a visit to a auto spares shop that makes spray paint to suit maybe can just get it filled with water ??? know idea on the cost either ??? i think i seen a can that you could fill with stuff and pressurize with a compressor and be able to refill again and again cant rember where i seen that carbatec maybe ??

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whats the feel on this if only need water to set it off ????

Water does set it off, but be warned, it can also turn it white!

Got a bunch of blanks ready to turn this weekend, so I will give the Glen20 another try. This time I will use the original scent, as I used the Country scent on my first effort, and I was left with a very frosty, but super glossy blank after Micro Meshing at the end of 20 Coates of CA. Sure hope this Glen20 is a goer, as David has discontinued Mitrefix from his stock.

I gave the Glen20 a go yesterday. I finished 2 blanks, the first one I think I was too heavy with spraying, and ended up with white frosting contained in the finish, which cant be sanded out. It will have to be sanded right off and start again.
The second one, I gave the spray shorter bursts and less of them, it was a lot better, but still seems to have a milky spot on one end.

I will give it another try, maybe with less spray again and see if its any better.

hey brad what scent was it the country or the original ??

Originally Posted by mkypenturner

hey brad what scent was it the country or the original ??

Original.

Decided I was tired of the cantilevered thumb grip on a pair of scissors I use in the shed so I hit it with CA, Was setting fast enough for me so I grabbed the Glen 20, shook the daylights out of it and sprayed.

Success! instant grab and hold but the finish was cloudy. Not that that matters.

I was still posting on the other thread Glen 20 vs Mitre Fix Sierra's. I have not really had any success with Glen 20. Too high a chance of getting white spots that require the blank to be entirely sanded back. I also tried water without any real success. I am going to try dipping as an alternative and if that doesn't work I will just have to source Mitre Fix. It is more expensive but it gives the results everytime. I guess you get what you pay for

Interesting thread. how about one of these for applying a water mist. Would that work?
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Originally Posted by MitreBond

Hey folks take a look at this new produce recently introduced to Australia called MitreBond. It has 3x 50mg bottles of CA adhesive and 1x activator markerpen. It only takes 15 seconds for the glue to bond. For more info on MitreBond go to www.mitrebondaustalia.com.au

take a look at this demonstration video

MitrePen Rapid Super Glue Activator - YouTube

The only issue for pen turners is that it is not instant and it looks like you have to put the glue on one surface and the pen on the other?