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Is all CA Glue the same?

Bucks

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I've just about run out of CA glue for finishing pens so need to purchase some more! I have been using Chestnut & some I purchased from TM but am wondering if it's all pretty much the same or are some better quality than others?

I don't want to start a debate on other finishes as I already use Melamine Laquer on a lot of my pens and there are plenty of discussions regarding different finishes on other posts.
 

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I have found there to be a lot of diferences between brands and not to ever mix......i now only use Zapagap in medium...for me that works:thinks:
 

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Yes, I'm lead to believe there is a lot of difference. The person that knows about this in depth is Ed Street [MENTION=812]EStreet[/MENTION], and there's a paper by him somewhere around. I can't seem to find it, but if he pops in he'll be able to tell you. Alternatively [MENTION=95]Walter[/MENTION] Hall knows where to find it I think, and despite his views on the stuff he may also be able to contribute to the facts.
 

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Hmm I think I'll have to hold on before ordering some more & see what other comments comes up:thinks:
Thanks for the comments so far guys :thumbs:
 

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I've found it easy to adapt to the small differences in viscosity etc and manage to get the same quality of finish no matter what.

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If you are only using it to glue the tubes in pens like me i use screwfix own brand superglue and it resonably priced and i find it does just as good a job but this what works for me

Matt
 

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Zap is supposed to be good stuff. I read somewhere it's good to keep CA glue it in the Fridge to increase shelf life.
 

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Zap has a big following in aeromodelling circles - there are many different types for different applications. Which might be best for finishing pens though, I know not!!
 

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Zap has a big following in aeromodelling circles - there are many different types for different applications. Which might be best for finishing pens though, I know not!!

Sounds like the medium may be the one for finishing but I've ordered a bottle of each of the Thin & Medium :thinks:
 
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