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What is CA with reference to preserving/sealing wood
Posted by:
Harold Dean
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Date: November 13, 2008 07:44PM
I've noticed in a few posts now, the term "CA" used for soaking/sealing wood. What is this referring too, and what are the steps. Is this similar to stabalizing wood, or used in lieu of??
Thanks Harold Re: What is CA with reference to preserving/sealing wood
Posted by:
Lance Dupre
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Date: November 13, 2008 08:31PM
CA is short for cyanoacrylate glue or super glue. It makes for a very hard, durable and glossy finish on wood. It's usually rubbed on the piece with a small piece of paper towel. Multiple coats of thin and medium ca is rubbed on one after another, usually 6 to 10 coats then sanded from 220 grit to about 800 with regular sandpaper. A good buffing will bring out a high gloss and durable shine.
Go to this website and type in CA Finish in the search box and you'll learn everything you need to know about finishing with "super glue". [www.penturners.org] Lance Re: What is CA with reference to preserving/sealing wood
Posted by:
Jeff Shafer
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Date: November 13, 2008 08:54PM
Lance laid out the process very well, but I'd add that the applications of CA are usually done while the wood is turning on the lathe.
Jeff Re: What is CA with reference to preserving/sealing wood
Posted by:
Lance Dupre
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Date: November 13, 2008 10:38PM
Forgot to mention that. Thanks Jeff. Lance Re: What is CA with reference to preserving/sealing wood
Posted by:
Harold Dean
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Date: November 14, 2008 03:37AM
Thank-you Lance and Jeff. I appreciate the info and the link. I'll have to give this a whirl.
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