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Title: Super glue sealing and grain filler ?????
Post by: perry f. on January 05, 2014, 06:31:00 PM
I've seen where you all use super glue for various things. Some fill grain and others seal arrows such as river cane. Just curious, do you thin it with something or use straight from bottle? How do you apply it? I know I would probably glue it to my hand. Lol!!!!
Title: Re: Super glue sealing and grain filler ?????
Post by: bamboo on January 05, 2014, 07:08:00 PM
they make it in different viscosities--I like the thin

sand between coats--I put it on with my index finger-put plenty on-keep it moving--work sections until you get a feel for it--oh and have good ventilation!!sometimes I get fumed--outside or a small fan will help-good luck1
Title: Re: Super glue sealing and grain filler ?????
Post by: jsweka on January 05, 2014, 08:10:00 PM
Put a latex glove on.  That stuff's a real pain to get off your skin.

Good ventilation or a respirator is a must.  That stuff makes my sinuses burn and eyes water bad if I don't have a respirator on.
Title: Re: Super glue sealing and grain filler ?????
Post by: LittleBen on January 06, 2014, 09:46:00 AM
x2 on the latex glove. If you dont wanna bother, I just use a mill file and/or sandpaper to get the glue off my finger.

If you wanna fill grain/seal raw wood I recommend using thin so it penetrates evenly, at least fort th efirst coat. Then if you need to build it up faster you can use the gel type, but I find the gel doesn;t always penetrate evenly  as a base coat and it can show in the finish.
Title: Re: Super glue sealing and grain filler ?????
Post by: perry f. on January 06, 2014, 11:02:00 AM
What kind do you guys usually use? Also, how many bottles to seal a normal size bow?
Title: Re: Super glue sealing and grain filler ?????
Post by: heartlandbowyer on January 06, 2014, 11:54:00 AM
I use satellite city Hot Stuff(thin)2 coats and then sand. Wipe down with denatured alcohol and appy 2 more coats and sand this usually does the trick. I sometimes use the Satellite City Special T(thick)if I have big grained wood and it fills great but always lay down a couple coats of thin.
One two ounce bottle should do at least three risers no problem.

I cut the fingers of latex gloves and roll the glove fingers onto my index finger, one glove lasts a bit longer that way.

Cory
Title: Re: Super glue sealing and grain filler ?????
Post by: perry f. on January 06, 2014, 12:42:00 PM
Where do you get that glue? Never seen it around?
Title: Re: Super glue sealing and grain filler ?????
Post by: LittleBen on January 06, 2014, 12:48:00 PM
Hobby shops or internet .... Zapp is also good ... I've used the cheapo walmart metal tube ones and it works ok too.
Title: Re: Super glue sealing and grain filler ?????
Post by: perry f. on January 06, 2014, 02:00:00 PM
How about gorilla or locktite