Hardening Template Edges

Great trick Scott. Thanks.

Thanks Scott.

Interesting, I've used polyurethane for the same purpose but then I have to wait for it to dry, I'll give the CA a go.

Mark

Good tip but looking at CA glues there are many. Any particular standout for this job?

Thank you. I have quite a few MDF templates and jigs and I will CA glue them.

Thanks for sharing a great and practical tip.

Thanks Scott great tip

Thanks a lot Scott. Appreciate the tip !

Mdawson said:

Interesting, I've used polyurethane for the same purpose but then I have to wait for it to dry, I'll give the CA a go.

Mark

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This was my thought also. I suspect polyurethane is much cheaper than CA glue.

I have a lot of jigs, so many I have to label them or I forget what it's for.
The forum is neat to have someone else figger out a better way, and share it.
Thanks Scott.

Excellent tip Scott, thanks for sharing it!

“Which CA?” The thin, fast setting is probably the right choice, as it penetrates the fibers. As for cheaping out and using poly, remember that poly is a film finish, it is not a penetrating finish, so it will not strengthen the template, but rather leaves about 2mil thick surface film that is easily subject to damage by the bearing or anything else. I would stick with the CA if it was an important template.