I've watched turning demonstrations where some CA and accelerator are applied to a blank on the lathe, and the demonstrator is able to continue turning almost immediately. On several occasions recently, I have discovered a crack in a blank, so I typically douse it with thin CA followed by medium CA and accelerator. I've even waited about 10 minutes to give the CA time to cure, but when I turn my lathe back on, I see drops of CA that have spun off the blank onto the bed of my lathe. In other instances, the CA appears to be dry, but as soon as I make a pass with the roughing gouge, wet CA comes flying out.
Here are some of the questions rolling around in my head: How long do I have to wait to ensure the CA is dry? Shouldn't the accelerator instantly cure the CA? Should I be applying the accelerator to the blank before I apply the CA? Does older CA take longer to cure? Does older accelerator not work as effectively? Any tips are greatly appreciated!