CA glue accelerator substitute?

[Martin Lutz]

I am finishing some elk antler pens for Christmas and using my great planning skills :o I have run out of accelerator. I'm going to see if they will overnight it but does anyone know of a substitue? Thanks for your help.

[Brian MacDonald]

I've read somewhere that baking soda + water will act as an accelerator, 1 tsp baking soda to 1 cup of water...worth a try, anyhow!

[John Bush]

Hi Martin, Call your Dentist tomorrow and see if he/she would spare some Methylmethacrylate monomer. Thats the vaporous liguid componenet of denture acrylic. It doesn't work as quickly as the official stuff, but it will help. No hobby shops open on
sunday? Good luck.

[Mac McAtee]

Acetone is a solvent of CA as well as an accelerator. Try spraying a tiny amount on a test joint.

[Martin Lutz]

Thanks for all the help. I will give it a shot.

[Scott Parks]

Baking soda definately works. However it leaves the CA a white, flaky color.

[Steve Jenkins]

Are you still planning on being in town this week? Give me a call and come by to say hi.