Question 1

How fast does this bob smith ca glue cure?

Accepted Answer

In most cases, instantly. You must be very careful! This 103 glue is water thin and runs out of its bottle and all over your fingers in an instant. Never squeeze the bottle, even when it's upright. I've learned to keep a small jar of acetone near by when working with this stuff.

Question 2

Will it soak in to and through wood veneers?

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Possibly, depends on thickness, density, humidity and moisture content of the wood.  I use it to seep into balsa wood to add additional strength.  It soaks in quite well.  If the fumes bother you a gold version is available too.

Question 3

how do you keep the super glue wet the cap already split the first time I used it and now it's leaking everywhere

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I've used various brands of super glue, including Bob Smith, for years, and this has happened to me only a couple of times, but never on the first use.  What has happened, for me, was that there was a build-up of dried glue around the tip and, when I tried to force on the cap, it split.  (I never had a leakage problem, though;  it is important to store the bottle top up, always.  The glue is such low viscosity that it will easily seep through a tiny opening.)  When you do find a build-up of dried glue around the tip, remove it gently with a pair of pliers.  For a makeshift cap, you may be able to use a small marette-- those little plastic thingies that one uses to bind the ends of electrical wires together.  Also, when you finish a bottle and throw it away, save the cap, in case you need a replacement further along.

Question 4

Does this product dry clear and can you sand it down to a smoth finish?

Accepted Answer

You can always sand it to a smooth finish-- no problem.  Usually, it will dry clear, but if you use an accelerator on it, it may-- not always, but MAY-- dry instantly to an opaque white, and there is no way you can eliminate that once it happens.  Try just applying the glue, then quickly sanding the spot with 180 or 220 grit;  the sanding refuse will both help set the glue quickly and also colour it to match the wood.  Try this first on a piece of scrap, and don't use the accelerator.  Cyanoacrylate is a little tricky to use but worth the effort and experimentation.

ASIN	B001NI4JWI
Brand	Bob Smith Industries
Brand Name	Bob Smith Industries
Color	Black
Compatible Material	Wood
Container Type	Bottle
Customer Reviews	4.7 out of 5 stars 2,114 Reviews
Full Cure Time	2 hours
Global Trade Identification Number	00707336103008
Item Form	Liquid Sample
Item Package Quantity	1
Item Weight	1.6 ounces
Manufacturer	Bob Smith Ind Glue
Material	vinyl
Material Type	vinyl
Model	BSI-103
Number of Pieces	1
Part Number	BSI-103
Specific Uses For Product	Interior
UPC	707336103008
Unit Count	2 Ounce
Viscosity Level	Low
Volume	29.6 ml
Water Resistance Level	Waterproof

Bob Smith 103 Insta-Cure 2oz Super Thin

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