Vinny Posted October 6, 2006 Report Share Posted October 6, 2006 I hope you're all doing good. I want to use CA as a grain filler but cannot find anything larger than those small 1 oz 'Crazy Glue' tubes. Where can I get a big enough amount to use for my guitar top? I see the 2 part clear epoxy packages around in sufficient sizes but never CA, is it under another name or brand and where is it sold? Thanks, Vinny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fryovanni Posted October 6, 2006 Report Share Posted October 6, 2006 I hope you're all doing good. I want to use CA as a grain filler but cannot find anything larger than those small 1 oz 'Crazy Glue' tubes. Where can I get a big enough amount to use for my guitar top? I see the 2 part clear epoxy packages around in sufficient sizes but never CA, is it under another name or brand and where is it sold? Thanks, Vinny CA does not build up very well as a grain filler. It does soak into the wood and can be a good stabalizer for burl or spalt. That is just my 2 cents. Other guys may have found it works for them. You can get larger quantity bottles at woodworking shops(like woodcraft and Rockler.). Peace,Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drak Posted October 6, 2006 Report Share Posted October 6, 2006 I've found that CA works fine for grain filler, I've used it on Mahogony, Limba, Alder, you name it. Maybe not everyone's cup of tea, but it works fine for me. Anyway, Home Depot has what you need. Look for this: LOCTITE SUPER GLUE 'PROFESSIONAL'. Comes in a 20 gram bottle, and is equal to Hot Stuff medium viscosity, same product basically. You may need 2 bottles, or even more depending on how much surface you're trying to cover, and I use a plastic spatula (also home depot) to move it along, you get more use out of it by using some sort of scraper. Typically 2 applications are necessary. Don't get me wrong, I agree with Rich that there are many other ways to porefill, most of which are more appropriate than using CA, but for what I do, I prefer it most of the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinny Posted October 7, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2006 Thanks Drak and Rich, I'll make sure to pick up some at Home Depot. -Vinny Drak, a bit off topic, but are you a Jaws fan? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southpa Posted October 7, 2006 Report Share Posted October 7, 2006 Be sure to wear a respirator, eye protection and of course, rubber gloves. CA is one of the most noxious chemicals you could handle in larger quantities, even more so than lacquers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maiden69 Posted October 7, 2006 Report Share Posted October 7, 2006 Like Drak I use it too now for mahogany, but I tried in a piece of ash and it didn't cover until about 4 applications, when on the mahogany it was nice on the second one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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