"The Layering Method" to Solve Glue Drying & Bubbling Issues

Have you ever had issues with CA glue taking longer to cure than advertised? Have you ever used an accelerator only to have it only work on the top surface of the glue? Do you ever get bubbles when you fill a void? Well we have a great tip for you: the Layering Method!

The idea is to apply the glue in a thin layer, then apply accelerator to instantly dry the glue. Accelerator doesn't penetrate into the glue, so the thinner the layer, the better. Too much accelerator can also cause issues, so a light touch of both is recommended. You can then repeat the process, alternating between glue and accelerator until the crack or void is filled. Once the glue is fully cured, you can sand down any excess glue!

This method lets you fill larger voids, and will ensure that there are no bubbles in your fills. We recommend everyone to try it for yourself. You won't be disappointed!

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Works Great filling dents and dings in gunstocks

I used this to fill deep scratches, dents and dings in a gunstock. It really worked great! Easiest method I've found so far.

Sanding is fun again

The Z9 sanding disks are extremely durable and work great at removing material and creating a smooth finish. Give it a try and you won’t be disappointed. And the price is great as well.

Starbond Thin and Fast

I bought this to finish pens. It works very welll. I usually put at least 16 coats for a hard durable finish. I can recommend for anyone finishing pens, grinders

Great putty

This worked great to fill in some edge chips on a dark granite countertop. I also used it to fill nail holes on antique slate roof tiles so I could engrave them and sell at a craft fair.

Great glue for pen segmenting.

I also like the way the cap fits the bottle.

thick gap filler for hardwood bench

Used thick gap filler (without accelerator) to fill cracks in a tropical rain forest hard wood bench (repurposed rail-road ties). The thick fillers small nozzle was very effective to prevent excess filler on the piece. The thick filler took several subsequent applications to fill the gaps but was "thin" enough to flow into the cracks. I believe the amount flowing into the gaps is much better than an epoxy like west system would have achieved and certainly without a high amount of excess epoxy being applied on the piece.

Very good sanding disks

I used these disks on a project that was comprised of 6 exotic woods and they performed very well!

Good stuff

Use the sanding discs on a guitar stand.