Tutorials
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Which Viscosity of CA Glue is Best for Inlays?
Recently we have released a number of inlay materials, and that may have you wondering which glues to pair with them and the proper technique for applying the glue. Worry...
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Why is Starbond Odorless CA Glue Foam-Safe?
CA glue is known for its fast-setting properties and strong bonding capabilities. However, one of the main issues with using CA glue on foam is that...
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When to Use the Black Medium and Black Medium-Thick CA Glues?
For filling knots/voids, we recommend our black medium and black medium-thick CA glues, and the size of the void reflects the total amount of glue...
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Difference Between Medium and Medium-Thick CA Glue
The main difference between the Medium and the Medium-Thick is the viscosity. The thickness of the Medium is similar to the motor oil while the thickness of Medium-Thick is similar to the syrup. The...
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When to Use the Medium and Medium Thick CA Glues
For filling knots/voids, we recommend our medium and medium-thick CA glues, and the size of the void reflects the total amount of glue to be applied. The medium/medium-thick CA is typically recommended for...
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Will CA Glue Freeze When Stored in a Freezer?
With freezing points below -22°F, our CA glue may be stored in the freezer without it freezing or the lower temperature affecting its quality and performance....
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How Long Should You Wait Before Sanding While Working with CA Glue?
Most CA glues (superglues) will cure immediately when hit with some accelerator or activator. However, there can be a few reasons for a lengthened curing time...
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Can I Use Starbond Accelerator (Activator) on Other CA Brands?
Our CA glue accelerator is also specially formulated to prevent whitening or "hazing" of bonding surfaces. "Hazing" occurs when CA glues dry before they have...
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How should you store your CA Glues?
To maximize the shelf life of our CA glues, we recommend storage below 40ºF. It is therefore best to store in a refrigerator or freezer....
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Is it necessary to use an accelerator or activator while using superglue?
The factors that determine how necessary accelerator or activator is while using superglue: 1. Temperature of your working area In extremely cold temperatures, CA glues (superglues)...
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What's the recommended amount of accelerator/activator to apply while using superglue?
With Starbond accelerators (commonly known as activators), you can speed up the process of curing superglues so that you can finish your woodworking job in no time. For...
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How to Surface Prep for Best Results with CA Glue
When working with CA glues you'll realize that some substrate materials bond much faster than others. This is due to them having different levels of...