I decided to make a Christmas ornament using wood and acrylic. I wanted to be sure the glue joins held, so I used Wood Fuse. Not sure what else I could count on that would hold good and not show.  I carefully lined up the joint on one side and squeezed with my hand. I turned it over as I got a clamp and saw that it was slightly misaligned on the opposite side. It was glued so tight that I couldn't move it at all. Wow.

I clamped it as it was. I think I can make up (cover up) for the alignment.  I've used that glue with wood and there is always a grace period of a few minutes. NOT SO WITH WOOD AND ACRYLIC. 

I used it to mount a small piece on a waste block. I wondered if it could take the lateral pressure from turning. Held perfectly. I'll be using it for more things like this. The only clamp I used was the tail stock pressure against the piece while it dried.

I have found myself using it much more than I thought I would. Not just wood. I have NEVER had much luck with instant glues, except to glue things together you don't want.........like fingers  This stuff holds where most instant glues won't. I got it free, thru PWW and DAP. I didn't think I"d use it much. After I tested it, I like it a lot. HOWEVER, you must remember it is CA glue and handle appropriately.

1 hour ago, Ron Altier said:

CA glue and handle appropriately.

Remember to let it dry before turning on the lathe! I have spots on my glasses due to my forgetfulness!

How is this different than other CA glues? Have never used it but it sounds as though it might be handy to have around. I use quite a lot CA glue but our club buys it from Starbond once or twice a year.

 

Steve

The main difference is that it is set up in 30 minutes to full strength. I know little about the other CA glues and have not had much success with them. This stuff does work. It has also worked on some things where I couldn't get the super glue to work.

44 minutes ago, Ron Altier said:

The main difference is that it is set up in 30 minutes to full strength. I know little about the other CA glues and have not had much success with them. This stuff does work. It has also worked on some things where I couldn't get the super glue to work.

 

Is it watery like CA glue or more like a gel.

Dan, this is more the consistency of a gel.

I have used my sample bottle for a couple now.  I am happy that I was able to use it a couple weeks apart.  Usually the super glues are a one shot deal for me.

Cal

3 hours ago, clhyer said:

Dan, this is more the consistency of a gel.

I have used my sample bottle for a couple now.  I am happy that I was able to use it a couple weeks apart.  Usually the super glues are a one shot deal for me.

Cal

 

Cal, it is said you should never touch the tip to the piece being glued.  Might pick up some moisture and the glue will harden in the tip.  Same deal when wiping the tip.  Make sure the wiper is very dry.   

This brings up a question for me.  Remember, I am still in the baby steps learning how to turn.  When using a glue block to mount your turning, as opposed to a mortise, tenon, screw block, etc., how do you separate the turning from the block when you are done turning?  Do you use a parting tool, cut it off at the band saw, or what?  I too have shied away from using CA for just about anything because all it seemed to do was "size" the wood surface.  This might be a good alternative for smaller projects once I learn how to "unglue" properly.

8 minutes ago, PostalTom said:

This brings up a question for me.  Remember, I am still in the baby steps learning how to turn.  When using a glue block to mount your turning, as opposed to a mortise, tenon, screw block, etc., how do you separate the turning from the block when you are done turning?  Do you use a parting tool, cut it off at the band saw, or what?  I too have shied away from using CA for just about anything because all it seemed to do was "size" the wood surface.  This might be a good alternative for smaller projects once I learn how to "unglue" properly.

I parted off my last turning, attached using CA, with a narrow shop made parting tool. I haven't tried the DAP CA on anything very large. For larger stuff, I often use a waste block and a paper joint done with TiteBond II. I use a brown paper bag for the paper.

The wood pieces I glued with wood glue, came apart as I turned the piece down. I reglued with Dap wood fuse. Dried an hour and it also came apart. Maybe it wouldn't if I had cleaned the pieces. Will try that tomorrow and reglue with Dap

It is Yellow hart and maybe this piece is oily.

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Like Lew if I use glue block I like the paper joint. Then you would use a chisel in the joint and when forcing it apart the paper will split. This does leave a cleanup on the bottom.

 

Method 2 is CA . The glue block should be slightly concave _( )_ . When you remove the turning a sharp rap on the joint will rupture the CA since it has no lateral strength. A very good video on this method by Lyle Jameson on You Tube. VIDEO

 

A third method is to use hot melt glue. Use the sane prep method Lyle shows. An easy to remove is with a heat gun.

 

Hope some of this helps. I rarely use a glue block since I prefer scroll chucks.

9 hours ago, Gerald said:

Like Lew if I use glue block I like the paper joint. Then you would use a chisel in the joint and when forcing it apart the paper will split. This does leave a cleanup on the bottom.

 

Method 2 is CA . The glue block should be slightly concave _( )_ . When you remove the turning a sharp rap on the joint will rupture the CA since it has no lateral strength. A very good video on this method by Lyle Jameson on You Tube. VIDEO

 

A third method is to use hot melt glue. Use the sane prep method Lyle shows. An easy to remove is with a heat gun.

 

Hope some of this helps. I rarely use a glue block since I prefer scroll chucks.

 

 

The lyle Jamieson videos are very good IMO. He really likes CA, I prefer hot glue which I learned from Carl Jacobson's early videos. Either works well with the right preparation.

https://www.amazon.com/DAP-00157-Rapid-Curing-Adhesive/dp/B01DA6X1OC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1507139758&sr=8-1&keywords=Wood+Fuse

 

Is this the product you are talking about?

 

Thanks

Jim

That's it!