Tutorials
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Make Your Own Wood Filler for Best Color Match
No matter how careful one is at making accurate cuts for assembly, having gaps is an inevitable part of woodworking. You'll occasionally have gaps in...
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Countertop Repair with Starbond White Medium-Thick CA Glue
Sometimes when working around your house or workshop, things may just fall apart and you end up with that annoying crack on your beautiful marble/granite...
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Can Water Be Used as a CA glue Accelerant?
Superglue, also known as cyanoacrylate (CA), is a type of adhesive that relies on a chemical reaction with moisture to bond surfaces together. You may therefore...
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Dispensing Gap Filler Thick CA Glue with Ease
We understand that dispensing our Gap Filler Thick CA Glue from the applicator nozzle of the 2 oz bottle can be a little difficult at times...
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Mixing Two Different CA Glues: Is It Effective?
It is generally not recommended to mix different types of CA glue because they may have different chemical composition. Mixing different viscosities of CA glue can therefore...
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"The Layering Method" to Solve Glue Drying & Bubbling Issues
Have you ever had issues with CA glue taking longer to cure than advertised? Have you ever used an accelerator only to have it only...
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Increasing Surface Energy for a Stronger Bond
Having Trouble Sticking? Have you ever tried to glue something and it just wouldn't stick? This happens because some materials like silicone, plastics, and glass have a low "surface energy," which...
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The Effect of Temperature on CA Glues
In order to maximize the shelf life of our CA glues, it is important that they are stored at temperatures below 40°F. In most cases, this means using a refrigerator...
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Usage of Starbond Clog-Free Stopper (red pin cap)
Starbond's glue pack comes with a lot of extra supplies, including extra caps, micro-tips, and a handy instruction manual. However, tucked inside that bag of micro-tips...
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How-To Guide: Repair Your Broken Tools Handle With CA Glue
With a broken handle, your workshop or home tools can be rendered useless. Dead. How about bringing them back to 'life' with just a few drops of...
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How to Best Apply Stain or Finish Over CA Glue
Wondering if you can apply a desired finish over CA glue? The answer is yes, but with a catch. It's crucial to make sure that the CA glue has fully cured before applying any finish to ensure...
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How to Repair Ceramic & Porcelain Flower Vases with CA Glue
We know how devastating it is when your beautiful vase breaks, and sometimes getting a new one may never replace its sentimental value. Luckily, CA glue...