Which CA Glue?

[Bruce Lundgren]

I just started to turn my first bowl (10X4 cherry) blank and found a bark inclusion about 2"X2" on the outside. There isn't a hole where the bark is just a bit of tear-out. I'd like to try CA glue to see if I can harden it. I've not used CA glue for this purpose yet and went to Vince's website and found three thicknesses available. Any thoughts as to which one might work better?
Thanks to everyone on SC. I've really learned a lot.

P.S. Already been sucked-into the vortex big-time
Bruce

[Harvey Ghesser]

Hi Bruce,

Not sure why you might think you need to use CA on some torn fibers at this point. Have you tried sanding it yet? CA IMHO tends to soak into the wood and cause a hard to remove stain afterwards. If you could post a picture, that would help us out!

[Alan Trout]

Shellac works well for this without staining.

Good Luck

Alan

[Sid Matheny]

If the wood is soft in that spot and you go with CA I would use the thin CA. Harvey is correct in it can leave a stain. If you are planning on using a hardening finish and not oil I would try soaking the area with that finish and let it harden.

Sid

[Bernie Weishapl]

I agree with Alan. If it is just tear out I would use shellac or spray on some lacquer then sand. If you use CA a oil finish won't work well.

[Jim Burr]

Sand first, fill later!

[Jim Heikes]

On all the natural edge furniture I make (table tops) I use clear shellac. Works great.

Jimmy

[Bruce Lundgren]

Thanks, Guys. I really appreciate your help! Lots to learn. I think I'll turn it down to finish shape, sand and then use shellac so it doesn't stain. I'll try to post a pix when I get to final shape and then when its finished.

[cal thelen]

about shellac are you guys using the mixed stuff already to go. or do you buy the flakes and mix it yourself?

[Alan Trout]

Cal,

Either will work. I mix my own.

Alan

[Jim Sebring]

I use a very dilute shellac - 2 parts DNA to 1 part liquid shellac. Use a spray bottle and just spritz the area to be hit with the CA.