Using CA as a Finish

[ed (the amateur) turnerKeymaster Skype Name:]

Well it’s about time I posted something in the tutorials so I have. This is how I use CA (super glue) as a finish.

https://www.oliverswoodturning.co.uk/ca-finish/

Let me know what you think 🙂

All the best

Ed

 

[brodyleeParticipant Skype Name:]

Cheers for this one Ed. Got to have a go at this. As you say, on pens is easy to apply and very durable. Will have a go on a small piece  first i think till i get the feel for it.

Which viscosity  ca did you use for this mate?

Cheers   Brody

[ed (the amateur) turnerKeymaster Skype Name:]

Brody just a medium viscosity it’s a bit thicker than many use for pens

 

Ed

[antonydalaParticipant Skype Name:]

I love the CA finish but, even tho’ it’s considered food safe, I made some whisky “shots” from olive and elm burr, finished in CA, after several shots the CA has dissolved with the alcohol.

[ed (the amateur) turnerKeymaster Skype Name:]

Hi Antony

I did not know that CA was considered as food safe, and I have never heard this before.

I would strongly recommend that CA Is Not Used as a Food Safe Finish. The chemicals used to make CA you would not put in your mouth so I don’t see how it can be food safe.

I do not know the facts here and will read up on CA for a factual answer.

Regards

Ed

 

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