Michael Webb said:
With all do respect, Why would you ever want super glue or 5 minute epoxy on something as important as the finish.
Well, good question ....one that I'm probably not brite enough to answer
Basically the CA finish is what I started out with. I still use it sometimes for refinishing shaft collars, etc. I honestly think (my first mistake) that if someone took the time and patience in buffing, etc, that you can get a very nice finish with CA (superglue, etc). Reason I used it to begin with, was that I knew nothing of the automotive clearcoats or how to use them etc, and I also knew nothing of the waterborne stuff or how to use it.
Anyway, I do know the CA finish is pretty dang tough, readily available to buy, and will the fumes will knock you on your butt if your not in a well ventilated area (ditto clearcoat).
Now that I'm gonna start making some tomato stakes again, I will probably rig up a spray booth and use Chromaclear if I can keep from blowing myself or get a cue done far enough to where it actually is ready for a finish.
If you look at the group cue picture on my teeny website, the top two cues have a CA finish, the third one down is clearcoat, and the bottom is the waterborne. Here is a link:
www.jalancues.com you may also look at the 3rd blue book, page 33, same grouping but close up of the buttsleaves.
Volumes can be written on the arts of finishing wood, it's amazing how a well applied finish can bring out the beauty and protect a fine piece of wood. Not only in cues of course, but in all woodcrafting.
