super glue finsh

[n2huntn]

Anyone trie this on a bow? Wondering how it does on the bending sections. Have also looked at the Massey finish with epoxy/acetone and wondered if it or the ca glue finish provide a measure of prorection.

[jthompson1995]

I use a superglue finish on wooden pens I make but I don't think it would do well on a bow. The finish itself is quite brittle and can crack if put on a pen too thick and the pen is dropped or tapped hard. It is also intended for use on smaller project; it would be difficult to get a good finish on larger items like bows because the glue sets so fast.

I think the massey finish works better because epoxy is significantly more flexible than superglue when cured.

[n2huntn]

Thank you Mr. Thompson, I had seen the ca finish on a woodturning site and that's what gave me the iddea.
That's a great signature on the bottom of your reply.
Jeff

[medicinewheel]

My friend uses it on glas bows; seems to be common for glas bows as a prime coat, than epoxy laquer on top.

[NTD]

I have used it and while I have not had any cracking issues I don't like it.  I prefer tru or tung oil...they don't make me hallucinate

[sonny]

A buddy of mine uses superglue on the back of most every bow that he makes.
He applies the glue then literally polishes the back of the bow to practically a mirror
finish. Seems like a great deal of work to me but he swears by it!

[medicinewheel]

....  I prefer tru or tung oil...they don't make me hallucinate

Good point!

[Catahoula]

Gee La,

I use the stuff in making flutes on holes, cracks and such...makes me loopy to be around it!...can't imagine what a whole bow covered with the stuff would do to your lungs if you are not using a respirator!  Jus' my thoughts...


Rand

[NTD]

Gee La,

I use the stuff in making flutes on holes, cracks and such...makes me loopy to be around it!...can't imagine what a whole bow covered with the stuff would do to your lungs if you are not using a respirator!  Jus' my thoughts...


Rand

LOL my point exactly!  IMO opinion there are much more user friendly finishes.  But it does work.

[Gordon]

I've used superglue as a primer coat over oily woods, but I prefer shellac for that purpose as it is much cheaper and easier on the brain cells.

[walkabout]

ive had someone suggest using ca over rawhide for a finish, they said it turns out very well and is smooth as well as durable. ive also seen it used on snakeskins. my personal opinion is that the labor involved in sanding it clear enough over wood wouldnt be worth the exposure to the fumes given off. in knifemaking i only use it for minimal pieces such as bolsters/end caps or spacers of diferent materials. i have, however also used it to seal handle wraps of hemp twine.

[n2huntn]

anyone try the Massey finish ? Does it add durability?