duckkisser Posted October 29, 2014 Report Share Posted October 29, 2014 My inlay involves a lot of ca glue. I use the thin stuff so the glue will seep down between stones and spread out to hold the inlay in place. At the local craft store I pay $3.18 after coupon for a 1oz bottle. Does anyone know of a cheaper alternative? I'll even buy in bulk since it seems like I go through 1 bottle for every 2-3 medium projects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric. Posted October 29, 2014 Report Share Posted October 29, 2014 Try ebay. You can get almost anything cheaper on ebay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duckkisser Posted October 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2014 I looked most was more expensive then hobby store. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted October 29, 2014 Report Share Posted October 29, 2014 Dunno which hobby / craft store you patronize, but my local Hobby Lobby sells CA of various viscosity in 4 oz. bottles. Last time I looked, I believe it was around $6 per bottle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric. Posted October 29, 2014 Report Share Posted October 29, 2014 What brand do you want? Good stuff or cheap stuff? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duckkisser Posted October 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2014 Dunno which hobby / craft store you patronize, but my local Hobby Lobby sells CA of various viscosity in 4 oz. bottles. Last time I looked, I believe it was around $6 per bottle. I want to come to you store here is my store pricehttp://shop.hobbylobby.com/products/1-ounce-extreme-power-thin-adhesive-238162/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerrySats Posted October 29, 2014 Report Share Posted October 29, 2014 woodcraft sells nexabond2500 in 4oz bottles its pretty cheap compared to the others . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duckkisser Posted October 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2014 woodcraft sells nexabond2500 in 4oz bottles its pretty cheap compared to the others . They want 8 bucks a bottle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted October 29, 2014 Report Share Posted October 29, 2014 I want to come to you store here is my store pricehttp://shop.hobbylobby.com/products/1-ounce-extreme-power-thin-adhesive-238162/Like I said, its been a while since I last checked... I'm sure the in-store price falls inline with what you see on the web. The bigger bottles are certainly cheaper per ounce, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponderingturtle Posted October 29, 2014 Report Share Posted October 29, 2014 They want 8 bucks a bottle But it is only $2 an ounce then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Posted October 29, 2014 Report Share Posted October 29, 2014 Hey Duck- Prior to woodworking, I built many RC planes. CA and epoxy are the primary glues used. I suggest finding your nearest hobby shop that specializes in RC aircraft and getting your CA from them. You can normally get 3 different viscosities, and in multiple sizes. Keep it in the fridge when not in use for longer life. It is waaaaaaaay cheaper than buying the itty bitty tubes of "crazy glue" from the other retail stores. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerrySats Posted October 29, 2014 Report Share Posted October 29, 2014 They want 8 bucks a bottle The 1 Oz bottle is $8 . The 4 Oz is $16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jfitz Posted October 29, 2014 Report Share Posted October 29, 2014 3.18 is pretty cheap for that stuff. Definitely let us know if you find it cheaper. The lowest I was able to find was Quick Set Glue at Rockler at around 3.25/oz http://www.rockler.com/quick-set-glue-4-5-oz I usually look for it to be on sale either at HD or Woodcraft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerrySats Posted October 29, 2014 Report Share Posted October 29, 2014 The nexabond 2500 is great stuff , I use it for a lot of molding and anytime I need quick gluing . It holds up a lot better then some of the other CA glues out there . P2P2 doesn't hold up for me at all , nor does HotStuff . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duckkisser Posted October 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 This is the cheapest I have foundhttps://thesandingglove.com/Stick-Fast-Cyanoacrylate-Adhesives-CA-Glue.asp 2.66 a oz I might call the company and buy a case if they have it at a discount. I usualy use half a oz per project. So I use up quite a bit frankly I use superglue more then I use wood glue. I need ca glue that stays clear rather then strong or fast drying because I use a lot of it and I'm patient. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 Duck- You can literally buy a 2oz bottle at a hobby shop for $5.99. Have to add tax of course, but no shipping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duckkisser Posted October 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 Duck- You can literally buy a 2oz bottle at a hobby shop for $5.99. Have to add tax of course, but no shipping. Sling I know all about ca glue if you read my original post I tell where I buy my glue currently (hobby shop) and how much with a coupon 3.18$ and the type I use (thin). I literally can't buy a 2oz bottle because my hobby shop does not sell 2oz bottles and definitely not for 6.00 since a 1oz bottle is normally 5.00. i apreciate you trying to help but I don't want to buy from a hobby shop for 6.00 when I can get ca glue for half that cost. I'm looking for cheapest price like whole sale prices since I use large quantities. I buy 3-4 bottles a month so I need large abouts of glue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 Sling I know all about ca glue if you read my original post I tell where I buy my glue currently (hobby shop) and how much with a coupon 3.18$ and the type I use (thin). I literally can't buy a 2oz bottle because my hobby shop does not sell 2oz bottles and definitely not for 6.00 since a 1oz bottle is normally 5.00. i apreciate you trying to help but I don't want to buy from a hobby shop for 6.00 when I can get ca glue for half that cost. I'm looking for cheapest price like whole sale prices since I use large quantities. I buy 3-4 bottles a month so I need large abouts of glue. Sorry, my bad. I thought you said craft store, so I assumed you were buying at Michaels or a similar store. Sorry about your luck, I have two local hobby shops that sell it at $5.99 for a 2oz bottle in thin, thick or medium viscosity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duckkisser Posted October 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 It's all good I'm just trying remove the middle man and buy at near cost. Best I can get is michaels and hobby lobby. hobby lobby is the only one that sells thin ca glue. I figure I might just contact a corporate company and spend some cash and buy a case for a discount. Only hobby shop we had only sold premade kits and collectables like cards. Does not sell the supplies for hobbies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric. Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 If you really go through a ton of it, and you really want to buy in bulk...the ideal way to purchase would be to locate a distributor and try to buy it wholesale. It could be a challenge to get an account, but it's worth a try...if you really go through a ton of it. Otherwise, it's an expense. Woodworking is expensive. Hold your nose and deal with it I guess. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponderingturtle Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 Amazon sells 16 oz bottles of CA glue for $32 +$8 shipping. http://www.amazon.com/Starbond-EM-40-Medium-Thin-Glue/dp/B00C32MGU0 for the 3m brand it is over $100 per `1 lbs bottle. http://3m.pack-n-tape.com/3M-SI40-Scotch-Weld-Surface-Insensitive-Instant-Adhesive-1-Lb-453-g-Bottle-1-per-case.html?psrid=60509043 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duckkisser Posted October 31, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2014 thats 2.50 a oz not bad i might get that thanks pondering turtle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob493 Posted November 1, 2014 Report Share Posted November 1, 2014 https://m.hobbylobby.com/coupon this will apply to super glue... that said, if you're burning through OUNCES at a time of CA, may be time to reconsider your technique or swap to a slow set epoxy. 3.18$ for an ounce of super glue is actually a very good bargain, I doubt you would find cheaper anywhere. Epoxy is the only "cheaper" alternative. You can thin out epoxy with xylene, and it will probably be stronger than the CA. I've set inlays with both epoxy and CA, and frankly I like the work time of the epoxy better myself. The epoxy also fills voids a bit better so the over all look appears more "polished" to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duckkisser Posted November 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2014 I switch between the two depending on the project. I like the way super glue looks with progressivisly smaller stones until it creates a solid surface but when you look close its individual stones. I think that epoxy fills the gaps too much creating a plastic looking surface. But I have used it for translucent projects or unusual color combinations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick A McQuay Posted November 2, 2014 Report Share Posted November 2, 2014 Epoxy always looks muddy to me. Acrylic resin might fit the bill but it's tougher to work with from my understanding, I've never used it. - sent via Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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