[PT2021] What Should You Avoid Using Superglue On?

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 Overview

One of the most commonly used adhesives used in the woodturner's workshop
is Cyanoacrylate glue, also known as it's more commonly called, super glue
and "CA" glue. Super glue is an excellent addition to the assortment of
adhesives for your woodturning studio. Here are some storage and use tips
of cyanoacrylate that will enable you to get the most benefit from this
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Storing Cyanoacrylate Glues

Most Cyanoacrylates 最高の接着剤メーカー <https://www.deepmaterialjp.com/> are able
to have an approximate shelf life of about six - 12 months after opening.
Unopened bottles can be stored in the fridge for a prolonged amount of
time. But after a bottle is opened and exposed to the air moisture,
different storage techniques are necessary to prevent premature curing in
the bottle.
Unopened Containers:

Unopened bottles should be stored in the freezer for the longest
shelf-life. Before using you can allow the bottle to equalize with the room
temperature by letting the bottle remain overnight on the bench before
using it.
Containers that are opened:

Do not store opened bottles without caps except in areas that routinely
have very low levels of humidity all year. Exposure to high humidity can
result in the premature curing of cyanoacrylate adhesive within the bottle.

- If you buy bulk containers of cyanoacrylates and then transfer them to
smaller applicator bottles to use be sure the bottles are manufactured from
polyethylene for best results.

- Don't store open cyanoacrylate adhesive containers next to the bottle
that you use for your manual pump accelerator. During the summer months
extreme heat may cause accelerator vapors to escape the spray unit that
pumps the accelerator, leading to premature curing in any nearby bottles
that aren't capped.

- Do not store opened bottle in the freezing. If the bottle is removed,
condensation could form inside the bottle, causing premature curing of the
adhesive.

- To get the best long-term storage results, store the bottles of
cyanoacrylate adhesive containers in a container with a lid that fits
snugly and a desiccant jar to soak up any moisture within the container. If
stored in this manner, you'll usually get every drop of adhesive out of the
bottle and avoid waste.
Preventing Tip Clogging

It's a well-known fact that cyanoacrylate adhesives can block their tips on
their bottles for applicators when stored improperly. To avoid tip clogging
remove any remaining cyanoacrylate away from the exterior of the applicator
tip , and allow any remaining adhesive to return to the bottle before
changing the cap. Do not touch the bottle's tip to a surface which has been
spray-painted with an active accelerator, or this accelerator will cure the
cyanoacrylate contained in the sprayer. If you prefer to purchase extra
tips at any woodturning shop and keep a few hygienic tips on hand and just
switch them out as required.
Utilizing Cyanoacrylate Glue to Fill In The Deep Voids

I often inlay crushed stone and other materials into many of my
woodturnings. These are secured with either epoxy or cyanoacrylates, based
on the type of fill being used. If you intend to apply cyanoacrylates to
areas with large voids or as a binder for inlay work with crushed stone,
you have to give enough time for a complete thickness cure prior to sanding
the area. How long it takes to cure will vary, but it can take up to the
range of 24 - 30 hours or longer depending on the thickness of the filling.

While you can make use of an accelerator to speed the overall curing time
however, nothing is able to replace time. It's best to let the adhesive
cure naturally without using accelerators on voids with deep gaps, as
excessive use of accelerators can cause blooming and frosting. In some
instances, bubbles may form under the cured skin, ruining the look of your
inlay.

If possible, do not use an accelerator and let the piece dry naturally
before working on the area. Not only will your filled area appear more
attractive, it will sand easier when the piece is fully cured prior to you
begin sanding. There is just no substitute for time. If you accelerate the
treatment on an extensive fill then you could end up damaging the turn
which will require a costly repair.

Also, sanding ahead of time before the area is fully cures can pose a
safety danger since the deep levels of the empty space could remain liquid
even though the top layer is rock hard. If you sand too quickly you are at
risk of opening up the lower liquid layers which may spray out onto your
body, causing {injur
Using Accelerators

If you've worked with the cyanoacrylate adhesive products in the past, you
might have occasionally noticed the appearance of a white haze or frosting
on the curved surface. This phenomenon is known as blooming or frosting.
The high humidity in the air, or improper application of accelerators could
trigger violent curing reactions, resulting in frosting or blooming when
the cure has been completed.
To Eliminate Blooming And Frosting

- Utilize low odor or products with low bloom. These are specially designed
to limit frosting and blooming. The manufacturer will specify on the label
whether this cyanoacrylate adhesive is a low bloom version.

- Lower the studio's humidity before use. Dehumidifiers should be adjusted
to 40 - 50% to achieve the best results. If you do not have a dehumidifier,
choose low humidity days for your cyanoacrylate work.

- Include cross-ventilation in your work area to help disperse the curing
vapors. They will reappear on already filled surfaces.

- reduce the amount of accelerator used, or eliminate it entirely.

Steven Russell is a professional artist, artist demonstrator, and writer.
His studio, Eurowood Werks specializes in hand-turned bowls and platters
and hollow forms that have unique visual and tactile treatments. Steve's
web site Woodturning Videos Plus, provides educational DVDs and eBooks for
woodturners at all levels. To learn more about woodturning, visit his
resource library at woodturning-education-articles.html] which offers tips
and tricks to master the art of woodturning.

In addition to his work in the studio, Steve frequently writes educational
writing for international magazines on woodturning that are published
throughout more than 75 different countries across the globe. As a highly
sought-after demonstrator, Steve has given more than 1,760 demonstrations
of woodturning throughout the United States in the last eleven years.
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