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After experimenting with CA as a pore filler on some scrap I recently put it to use on a neck I am currently working on. After a couple of applications and some level sanding, in less than an hour I was wiping on my polimerized oil finish and had a few coats on by the end of the day.

I have yet to try it on any backs or sides, but for a couple of boxes I want the more trad look of dark pores instead of clear ones for some plain jane mahogany. I'm wondering how the black CA might work for this application, or even for necks.

I have seen black CA advertised though have never used it before. Before taking the plunge and ordering a bottle I wanted to see if anyone out there has tried it or even used it for this specific application. Thanks.

I have used Stewmac's black CA for inlay before. I hate it. It is rubbery. I suspect that it is that way because of the color agent used. I have used carbon black in the past to make ny own black CA. much better to work with than the Stewmac black CA in my opinion. but you have to work quick in small batches.

Why black pores on mahogany?

Don't do it.
Black CA looks very opaque under finish and doesn't refract light, like a spot of mud. Use an oil-based pore filler tinted black. That's why it's much better to fix cracks, wormholes and such in B&S with thin CA and ebony dust. Black CA is great to fix ebony fingerboards and bridges.


I've done it on a few stained necks, it looks great. Not so hot on light mahogany though.

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I don't like the black CA either. I use an alcohol soluable dye with epoxy, which dries harder and finishes better

Thanks for the tips on this one guys.

Michael I was wanting to try to use the black CA for a quicker way to achieve the look of a lot of the 30s (and later) era Gibson and Martins.

What I like about the aesthetic of these guitars are the dark pores and darker stained/'bursted mahogany neck, backs and sides.