Canadian woodturner Michael Finkelstein of EcoWoodturner tested several CECCORP C-Bond CA glue viscosities on challenging maple burl and elm projects involving natural bark edges, hairline cracks, inclusions, and deep voids.
“Compared with other CA adhesives I have used, I found CECCORP C-Bond to offer better heat resistance and durability during sanding. Other CA products sometimes cracked or lost particles from the heat, requiring me to apply additional coats. With C-Bond, I did not experience these degradation issues.
The products also provided consistent curing, strong bonding, low blooming, and different formulations suited to specific woodworking applications. C-Set worked very well for quickly curing and sealing the CA, and the C-Set aerosol performed better than the mist accelerators I had previously used.
CECCORP’s technical advice helped me better understand the different viscosities, flow characteristics, applications, and cure times. I will incorporate this knowledge into my future woodturning projects.
I am dedicated to supporting Canadian made materials and products in my workshop, and I appreciate CECCORP’s competitive Canadian pricing. I will recommend CECCORP CA products with pride. They provide excellent customer service, knowledgeable technical support, and great products made in Canada.”
Michael Finkelstein, EcoWoodturner 🇨🇦
Finished elm crotch pepper mill stabilized and repaired with C-Bond CA glue.
Test 1: Maple Burl Natural Edge Bowl
Michael used four C-Bond viscosities while turning a maple burl natural edge bowl:
- Extra Thin: Penetrating and stabilizing the natural bark edge
- Medium Thin: Filling hairline cracks
- Medium: Filling small gaps and tiny bark inclusions
- Thick: Filling a larger gap and hole
The CA was applied to the bark inclusions and small voids after the surface was sanded to 120 grit. The piece was then progressively sanded to 600 grit. Michael reported that the cured adhesive remained stable during sanding, without the cracking or particle loss he had experienced with other CA products.
Test 2: Elm Crotch Pepper Mill with Deep Voids
“This elm crotch pepper mill blank contained several voids of different sizes and depths, including one void that extended through the centre. I used all four C-Bond viscosities to penetrate, stabilize, fill, and progressively build the damaged areas. It required considerable work, but the final result was worth the effort.”
Michael Finkelstein, EcoWoodturner 🇨🇦
The Finished Result
Additional Test: C-Bond Thin for Pen Finishing
Michael also tested low viscosity C-Bond Thin as a finish on a turned wooden pen. The video below shows the product being applied while the wooden piece turns on the lathe.
Application of C-Bond Thin during the pen-finishing process.
Learn more about Michael Finkelstein’s woodturning work and completed projects.
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