Glue for abelone rosette?

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MarkAndrew1
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Glue for abelone rosette?

Post by MarkAndrew1 » Thu Jun 13, 2013 9:30 pm

I'm almost ready to route my channel for the rosette. I'm
using a 3mm wide abelone rosette that comes in pieces.
Anyway, after I do the dry fit to make sure everything is
okay, what kind of glue should I be using when I actually
install?

ken cierp
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Re: Glue for abelone rosette?

Post by ken cierp » Thu Jun 13, 2013 10:28 pm

Completely seal the channels and surrounding area with lacquer (not shellac) install the Abalone and trim wood or plastic -- flood with CA -- done!

This is how they do it at the Taylor factor unfortunately they have removed the video. But its quick and works great.

Failure to seal properly will result in permanent bright yellow green stains

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Re: Glue for abelone rosette?

Post by MarkAndrew1 » Thu Jun 13, 2013 10:32 pm

Is there a specific brand lacquer and CA that you use?

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Re: Glue for abelone rosette?

Post by ken cierp » Fri Jun 14, 2013 8:12 am

Nitro lacquer -- thin CA -- any brand will do. We use "Hot Stuff" CA.

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Re: Glue for abelone rosette?

Post by MarkAndrew1 » Fri Jun 14, 2013 11:11 am

Thanks Ken!

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Re: Glue for abelone rosette?

Post by Woodyok » Sat Jun 15, 2013 8:33 pm

Ken,
Why not flood the channel with shellac? Is there a problem?
Woody OKeefe
Prescott,Arizona

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Re: Glue for abelone rosette?

Post by ken cierp » Mon Jun 17, 2013 1:03 am

Shellac tones/stains the light color woods (and is why I never use it at all) so at the very least it will have to be completely sanded off to prevent shading and I have documentation that nitro is a proven sealer for CA applications on soft wood.

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