Super glue on ironwood

Walt2

Walt2

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I have seen some posts in the past about using super glue for finishing handle material. I am wondering if this will work on Ironwood. Anyone had any experience with this?
 
If you mean desert iron wood, I sure don't think you need it. Just sand real fine and buff.
Frank
 
I agree, take it to 600X-800X and buff with pink rouge on a loose buff and it'll shine like a new penny. You don't really have to but you can put a little paste wax on it if you want.
 
ive done it a few times on razor handles but dont do it anymore since it really doesnt liek to hold fast to the wood. the under clear water look is neat but hell to get right
 
Super glue is not noted for its resistance to moisture. If you want a coating on the wood, try a gunstock finish.
 
I like a natural looking finish and a ironwood will take a satin glow after only 400 grit and some green chrome compound. if you want more luster then sand to 600 or 800 and use the pink stuff or the white 5100 compound which I believe is about 1300 grit. Real wood is very cool if you can see the grain under the light after buffing. My opinion again. Larry
 
Thanks for the comments. What got me to wondering about the super glue is that I have seen multiple examples of Desert Ironwood darkening with age, some worse than others. A fellow that I made a knife for about 12 years ago using Desert Ironwood was showing it to me and commented on the wood turning very dark, resulting in my question about the super glue.
 
From what i understand it turns dark due to UV light so any clear coating will not stop it from turning dark.
Walt2 said:
Thanks for the comments. What got me to wondering about the super glue is that I have seen multiple examples of Desert Ironwood darkening with age, some worse than others. A fellow that I made a knife for about 12 years ago using Desert Ironwood was showing it to me and commented on the wood turning very dark, resulting in my question about the super glue.
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If it is important, you can get clear lacquers with UV inhibitors in them.
 
The solvents in the lacquer should act as an intermediary between the natural oils in the wood and solids in the lacquer insuring a good bond between the two. If the oil is quite oozy, a primer coat of lacquer that is high in solvent and low in solids will aid the adhesion. If you wipe the wood with the solvent that is predominant in the lacquer, you may get better results.
If the lacquer will not stick, try an oil finish (like tung).
 
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