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Old 03-25-2006, 02:59 PM
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Ernie Misner
 
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Default New? sanding CA joint technique

Do you guys have trouble with CA joints (sanding like I do?) I just invented a sanding technique. (think I did anyway) You know how difficult sanding a joint smooth can be when CA is used and soft balsa is present? Many times I've used good ol' wood glue in the first place, just knowing that the sanding was coming. Anyway, when sanding the CA/balsa joint and it is giving you fits, grab the little dropper bottle of acetone and wet the joint and hit it with the sanding bar before the acetone evaporates. Bingo, the CA is softened right there at the sanding point enough that the job becomes a piece of cake. Also, speaking of acetone (CA debonder), have you tried using those little nose spray bottles (Ocean brand?) and refilling them with acetone, alcohol, or whatever? Works really cool. Better re-label them though!

Ernie