In a message dated 97-12-18 18:33:13 EST, you write: << It is adviseable to apply accelerator before applying the CA glue. CA is drawn into a joint and wicks into the wood away from the joint. The accelerator causes the CA to set up in the joint. A follow up application of accelerator strengthens the bond, I've been told. >> Why use the thin CA if you think it will wick too much. The medium viscosity CA is gap-filling, and allows you a little extra time if you need to move things around a little to line up the parts. I have found that the medium CA also can leave a nice collar, if you feel you want one. Most of what I need CA for is filled quite nicely by the medium. And it works VERY nicely on the upright jack flange to wippen joint. (Heck, I know one technician that installs all full sets of keytops with CA!) My feeling on the accelerator is that it makes the glue too brittle. Moisture from our mouth/breath/whatever works as well, and doesn't leave the white residue that the accelerator does. And if you need to take a joint apart (i.e. hammer head off of shank) a little acetone (nail poish remover has oils in it) works wonders! John Elving, RPT San Leandro, CA JElving@aol.com
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