Steve Poll said:
Did I get it right Yvsa?
Thanks, Steve
Steve I didn't do mine like that and that way may be better.
One thing up front though is when you're working with this amount of super glue you need plenty of ventilation and I mean *
Plenty*, outside is best!!!!
I damn near screwed myself when I first started putting it on in the house, didn't take me long to move outside!
I used the Bondini 2 that you used to be able to get at WalMart but haven't seen it there lately but any good super glue will or should work.
I don't recall what I got the last time but it came in a generous sized bottle for the price too.
I used my index finger and a vinyl glove that I would spit on to smooth the glue onto the wood. The coats go on heavy and dry quickly so you can put on several coats in a day.
I just poured it onto the wood and then started rubbing as fast as possible to spread it out.
When I first started I thought I was ruining my Flute but kept on putting the glue on anyway.
It didn't always go on clear.
After each coat I sanded it smooth with medium sandpaper, can't recall right now whether it was 180, 220, or 320, but I think I used the 180 to begin with.
When I got ample coats on I would sand with the 180 and then the other two to smooth out the finish.
After about the first five coats or so I knew it was going to be okay so I kept on keeping on until it was pretty thick.
After I put on the final coat I sanded it down to a 1,000/1,500 grit finish and then used Rottenstone and Mineral Oil to polish it.
My Flute shines like a diamond in a goat's arse!!!!:thumbup:
You can ask Nasty and/or munk as they have both seen it.
I used about 7 bottles of the Bondini 2 which is a lot of super glue!!!!
You can purchase Rottenstone at any real good finishing or exotic lumber store.
I got mine at Paxton's here in Tulsa. A cardboard can of it will last your lifetime so it's real cheap.:thumbup:
Doing it with the cotton balls may make for a smoother finish that's easier to sand off smooth on a khuk handle with the ring.
The ring in the middle of the handle is the only reason I haven't done the super glue finish on a khuk handle but I may try later on with the cotton balls and see how they work.
I'll probably do my 14" BDC or my M-43 without the ring first just to see how it works.
Another good tip is using super glue when you have to rework a khuk handle down to a smaller size.
The ring will often chip out when using files and such on it so before I start taking it down too much I file the flat part of the ring off until I'm into the wood proper and then I soak the ring with super glue.
It really penetrates into the end grain!!!!
I put it on until it won't absorb anymore and then it's good to go and damned nigh indestructible and sure enough won't chip out anymore.
I learned that the hard way like I have so many other lessons.
You might also check on
Dean's Tricks and Tips sticky thread at the top of the page in this forum. My original posting may be in there but if not you'll learn all kinds of other neat stuff!:thumbup:
