Super glue ?'s

[truck]

I just picked up a blem with a cracked, horn handle. I've been looking at different glues in the stores and they all seem to be of the jell type. I'm guessing that I would want a very runny type to work into the crack. Is there any brand name that seems to work best?

 

[Yvsa]

Originally posted by truck
I just picked up a blem with a cracked, horn handle. I've been looking at different glues in the stores and they all seem to be of the jell type. I'm guessing that I would want a very runny type to work into the crack. Is there any brand name that seems to work best?

Bondini2 (Bondini 2) from WalMart is what I like and recommend.
It's relatively inexpensive, works on somewhat greasy or dirty surfaces and works great for a "Super Glue Finish" on any wood.
I used about 8-9 bottles of it on one of my ndn Flutes. Makes a super hard finish that shines like a diamond in a goat's ass!!!!

Edited for spellink.

 

[truck]

Originally posted by Yvsa
Makes a super hard finish that shines like a diamond in a goat's ass!!!!

Yvsa,
How did you know that that is exactly what I was looking for BTW, you wouldn't mind if I borrowed that saying, would you? That's a good one.

 

[etp777]

I think that ddean had mentioned that last time he was out shopping that Big Lots had the Bondini, or another good thin super glue, cheaper than the walmart prices. Something to check.

 

[Yvsa]

Originally posted by truck
Yvsa,
How did you know that that is exactly what I was looking for BTW, you wouldn't mind if I borrowed that saying, would you? That's a good one.

You can use it, but it will make you appear older than dirt, or that you have been around since two years before Gawd.

Read etp's post above. I think he's correct about Big Lots. For me to go to Big Lots I have to plan it. We're always in WalMart it seems and it's handy.
Warning!!!!!!! If you use the Bondini in the copious amounts it takes for a super glue finish be sure and do it outside or with a humongous amount of Ventilation!!!!!!! It will make your eyes water and take your breath away. I had to move outside very, very quickly so am speaking from experience!!!!!!!
You will think you ruined the piece you're working on but after putting on a copious amout and completely covering the surface and letting it dry, sand it down smooth and start over again.
The surface will keep building and building. When you think it's thick enough sand it down to 800 grit, or a 0000 Steel wool finish. Then rub it down with rottenstone and mineral oil and there you have it.
After rubbing it down and checking the finish carefully you might find a few areas that didn't cover as thoroughly, usually in the form of a fine short line.
Clean that spot thoroughly to get all the oil possible off and then apply a thin line of the Bondini and let dry.
Follow the above directions on just that area and it will blend right in.
If you should happen to ever ding the wood you can fill the ding with the Bondini and do as above. Instant repair, almost.
One of the easiest finishes ever to repair IMO!!!!
If you have any trouble feel free to e-mail me.

 

[Tohatchi NM]

Yep, get the thin kind. Bondini's good, also regular Krazy Glue or any other non-gel kind should be OK. If you can only find gel, maybe you can thin it with just a drop of acetone. (?Don't know if that will work, but acetone dissolves superglue. I just can't remember if it's reversible or not?)


When I first repaired a horn handle, I had trouble finding fine enough sandpaper to bring the handle back to original polish. So I picked up some nail-polishing/buffing boards (3 different kinds in the same pack) in the beauty section of Walmart. Returned the horn to 98% of original in about 2 minutes, and a little more elbow grease probably could've put it at 100%.