I'll borrow a line from Colin and modify it a bit.....
I am of the school that believes that CA is a glue and not a finish.....
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| Author: | Jguitars470 [ Wed Aug 13, 2008 5:43 pm ] |
| Post subject: | cyano finish for fretboard? |
has anyone ever heard of a cyano finish aka superglue. Ive heard somebody use it once and got it to look buff up really nice and professional. Does anyone have an idea on how they do it? |
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| Author: | Bob Garrish [ Wed Aug 13, 2008 8:50 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: cyano finish for fretboard? |
Pick a viscosity based on how fast you are, squeegee it on, and point a fan across it if you don't want to have a faceful of agony. I only ever used it on a flat surface, but it came out quite nice. |
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| Author: | Sheldon Dingwall [ Wed Aug 13, 2008 9:54 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: cyano finish for fretboard? |
I remember hearing of a high-end acoustic builder (I won't mention his name) using CA for a neck finish and having to refinish them all. |
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| Author: | Steve Saville [ Wed Aug 13, 2008 10:46 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: cyano finish for fretboard? |
Don't use an adhesive as a finish. There are many good finishes to choose from. |
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| Author: | Michael Dale Payne [ Thu Aug 14, 2008 8:52 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: cyano finish for fretboard? |
Other that an oil like lemon oil, linseed oil and other drying oils I would never put a finish on a fretboard. it is only going to be worn away and end up looking dirty (acoustic guitars, mandos and ukes) there are reasons on maple fretboards but then again still not my cup of tea. |
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| Author: | wbergman [ Thu Aug 14, 2008 9:40 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: cyano finish for fretboard? |
There was an article in GAL by RE Brune in which he mentioned that he applies CA to fingerboards. |
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| Author: | Michael Dale Payne [ Thu Aug 14, 2008 10:48 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: cyano finish for fretboard? |
I did not read that artical. I wonder if he was sealing pores of finishing. My guess he was sealing pores as CA makes a terible finish coat as it will yellow with uv exposer |
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| Author: | Howard Klepper [ Thu Aug 14, 2008 12:01 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: cyano finish for fretboard? |
Fretboards have no need for a finish. |
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| Author: | Hesh [ Thu Aug 14, 2008 1:33 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: cyano finish for fretboard? |
I'll borrow a line from Colin and modify it a bit..... I am of the school that believes that CA is a glue and not a finish.....
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| Author: | Barry Daniels [ Thu Aug 14, 2008 2:00 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: cyano finish for fretboard? |
Don't knock it if you have'nt tried it. CA can work well as a finish. I have used it on the fretboards of a fretless basses. The intent was a hard finish that would be resistant to string wear. I have since switched to an epoxy finish for fretless instruments, as that seems to be harder than CA. But it agree that for a normal fretted instrument, a finish is not needed on the fretboard unless it is maple or another light colored wood. |
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| Author: | Christian Staub [ Mon Aug 25, 2008 9:25 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: cyano finish for fretboard? |
I know that Pen makers use CA almost exclusively to finish pens, myself included. It is easy to apply, durable and keeps the wood's original color. Upon hearing the idea in the original post, I immediately thought it was a good idea. |
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| Author: | Kevin Gallagher [ Tue Aug 26, 2008 6:57 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: cyano finish for fretboard? |
The fingerboard needs no finish and of you really determined to finish it for some odd reason, CA glue would be one of the absolute worst substances you could possibly choose to coat it with. It is not a durable wear surface for an area that is exposed to so much aggressive contact. I've never seen any experienced builder use it on their fingerboards, but would be interested in hearing of any who have and their reasons behind it. It's alright on you Strat's Maple fingerboard, but not on your Ebony or Rosewood fingerboards. Regards, Kevin Gallagher/Omega Guitars |
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