Experiment with Gel CA

[Dave Bagwill]

So I am liking the Gel CA, and I am ready to use it for - gasp - braces.

Reasons
-it applies easily and does not drip or run
-very low squeeze out if the right amount is applied
-apply to the brace, put the brace in place and push into the radius form by hand or with gobars, spray some accelerant and you're done.

I've already used it for side reinforcement strips - no muss no fuss. Headplate, easy-peasy. Clean and simple.
End wedge same thing.
So just sayin' - the stuff has its uses. Can you think of a reason NOT to use the gel on braces?

[John Parchem]

No issue from me about its applicability to this use. I generally do not like to spray the accelerator on the clamped joint as the runout could bubble. I would apply the glue to one surface and the accelerator to the other and then press in place. With Gel you still have a touch of working time to get it positioned.

[banjopicks]

I love it. I see no reason not to. Thanks for the tip.

[Dave Bagwill]

Good tip, John, thanks.
Ken Cierp who founded this particular online enterprise, built a guitar entirely using CA glue, and said that 20 years later the heavily used guitar had no issues.
As to CA's sonic viability - I don't think the human ear could hear a difference between the sonic response of CA and, say, Titebond. Or for that matter, HHG.