Starbond Original Super Thin – slow-setting thin CA glue for CA finishes (2–5 cPs)
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Original Super Thin. A thin glue with working time — for a CA finish without haze.
Starbond Original Super Thin is the original formula of thin super glue: as runny as water (2–5 cPs), but it sets more slowly, in 20–30 seconds. It doesn't skin over on the surface before it soaks in, so it penetrates deep into pores and cracks, and the manufacturer developed it with a low tendency to bloom. That is why woodturners choose it for a glossy CA finish on pens, bowls and handles and for stabilising porous wood.
Where does Original sit on the viscosity scale?
As runny as EM-02 — the difference is time. EM-02 holds in 2–5 s, Original in 20–30 s. That half-minute is enough for the glue to soak in deep and for the coat to level out evenly.
Slower set: deeper penetration, cleaner surface.
Without accelerator
The glue stays liquid for 20–30 seconds: it has time to wick into the whole joint and the pores, and on the lathe you can spread it into a thin, even coat. The low-bloom formula gives a clear, glossy surface.
Instantly with accelerator
Starbond Super Glue Accelerator cures the coat instantly, so when building a CA finish you apply coat after coat without waiting. It also stops further soaking into porous wood.
Starbond Super Glue Accelerator
CA glue cures by reacting with moisture in the air — the accelerator triggers that reaction instantly. Just mist the other side of the joint and the parts hold the moment you press them together.
- Serial bonding with no waiting or clamping
- Primer for hard-to-bond surfaces
- Stops glue soaking into wood and balsa
Pro Kit: glue plus tools for clean work
Starbond supplies Original as a 59 ml Pro Kit and a 473 ml workshop set — both include accessories you would otherwise buy separately.
Microtips, an anti-clog cap, a spare nozzle.
Super glue most often goes wrong with a clogged nozzle and a drop that runs where it shouldn't. The Pro Kit solves both: microtips put the glue precisely into the joint, the pin in the cap keeps the nozzle open and the spare nozzle is your backup if it clogs anyway.
- 8 microtips for precise dosing into joints, cracks and details
- pin cap — stops the nozzle clogging between uses
- spare applicator nozzle
- printed instructions with a QR code to the manufacturer's video lessons
473 ml: a supply that stays fresh.
The large bottle serves as a reservoir — you decant the glue a little at a time into small applicator bottles with a tip and work from those. The main supply stays closed, cool and fresh for the full 30 months; at the bench you only ever have as much glue as you will use.
- 473 ml bottle + 4 applicator bottles with tip and cap
- 50 microtips, 5 spare nozzles and 2 pin caps
- the same glue as in the Pro Kit — just a better-value size
From CA finishes to spalted wood
A slower thin glue is a tool for surfaces and stabilisation: it gives the glue and you time and leaves no white mark.
🪵 Turning & CA finish
pens · bowls · handles- Glossy protective CA finish on turned pens and bowls
- Knife and tool handles — a hard, clear surface
- Layering without white haze on light wood
- Sealing pores before polishing
🧱 Stabilisation
spalted wood · stone · fossils- Reinforcing punky and spalted wood
- Stabilising porous stone and fossils
- Hairline cracks and micro-gaps
- Deep soaking without premature setting
💎 Jewellery & details
jewellers · model makers · geodes- High gloss on jewellery and geodes
- Close-fitting joints with time to align
- Fine model details
- Repairs where no glue mark may remain visible
Compatible materials
Capillary action draws it deep into pores, micro-cracks and joints — and thanks to its slower set it doesn't harden on the surface too early.
Which thin Starbond should you choose?
Four thin glues, four roles. Tip: take Original for CA finishes and stabilisation, where you need time and a clear surface. For gaps and voids choose the thicker EM-150 or EM-2000.
| FastestEM-02 Super Fast ThinDetail | Time for finishingOriginal Super ThinThis product | Low odourNO-05 OdorlessDetail | Controlled flowEM-40 Heavy ThinDetail | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viscosity | 2–3 cP like water | 2–5 cP like water | 4–7 cP very thin | 40 cP less runny |
| Set time | 2–5 s | 20–30 s | not stated by manufacturer | 20–30 s |
| What it does best | Wicks into hairline cracks and stabilises | Wicks in deep and leaves time — a finish without white haze | Precise low-odour work, foam-safe | Wicks into the crack without spreading over the surface |
| Typical use | High-gloss finishes, micro-cracks, wood stabilising | CA finish on the lathe, spalted wood, tight joints | Stabilising wood, foam, minerals and 3D prints | CA finish, cracks in light wood, instruments, inlays |
Original Super Thin
Source: Starbond — label and product page (9/2026)
For fast bonding of close-fitting parts choose EM-02 (2–5 s); Original is for work that needs time.
Storage
- cool (ideally 4.5 °C or below) and dry, with the bottle tightly closed — moisture in the air cures the glue
- protect from sunlight, heat and frost; keep away from water, alcohols, amines and alkalis
- after use wipe the tip and fit the pin cap
- out of reach of children
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Miroslav Kuchař · verified purchase · 10. 1. 2026 · translated from CzechFrequently asked questions
How does Original differ from EM-02 Super Fast Thin?
Both are as thin as water. EM-02 sets in 2–5 seconds and suits fast bonding of tight joints; Original sets in 20–30 seconds, penetrates deeper and is intended mainly for CA finishes and stabilisation.
Why is a slower set an advantage for a CA finish?
The glue stays liquid longer, so on the lathe you can spread it into a thin, even coat and it has time to soak into the pores. A fast glue can set before you have levelled the coat.
Does Original bloom on light wood?
The manufacturer developed it as a low-hazing formula, so the surface stays clear. You can reduce blooming further with thin coats and sparing use of accelerator.
Which size should I choose — 59 or 473 ml?
The 59 ml Pro Kit is enough for occasional work and trying it out. The 473 ml workshop set includes applicator bottles with tips — you keep the large bottle closed and cool and decant only what you need for the workshop.
Is super glue the same as CA glue?
Yes. Super glue, instant glue and CA glue all mean the same type — a cyanoacrylate adhesive that sets by reacting with moisture in the air within seconds to tens of seconds.
How should the glue be stored?
Cool (ideally in the fridge at 4.5 °C or below, not in the freezer) and dry, with the bottle tightly closed. After use, wipe the tip and fit the pin cap.
BEZPEČNOSTNÍ INFORMACE O PRODUKTU (CLP)Klasifikace a pokyny dle bezpečnostních listů
Údaje dle CZ bezpečnostní list verze 3, 14. 10. 2026.
VAROVÁNÍ · obsahuje ethyl 2-cyanoacrylate
Standardní věty o nebezpečnosti:
H315 Dráždí kůži. · H319 Způsobuje vážné podráždění očí. · H335 Může způsobit podráždění dýchacích cest.
Pokyny pro bezpečné zacházení:
P101 Je-li nutná lékařská pomoc, mějte po ruce obal nebo štítek výrobku. · P102 Uchovávejte mimo dosah dětí. · P261 Zamezte vdechování mlhy/par/aerosolů. · P264 Po manipulaci důkladně omyjte ruce a zasažené části těla. · P271 Používejte pouze venku nebo v dobře větraných prostorách. · P280 Používejte ochranné brýle/ochranné rukavice/ochranný oděv. · P405 Skladujte uzamčené. · P501 Odstraňte obsah/obal předáním oprávněné osobě k nakládání s odpady nebo vrácením dodavateli.
Doplňující informace: EUH202 Kyanoakrylát. Nebezpečí. Okamžitě slepuje kůži a oči. Uchovávejte mimo dosah dětí.
Additional parameters
| Category: | CA Super Glues for Quick and Strong Bonds |
|---|---|
| EAN: | 000126021026 |
| Colour: | Clear |
| Viscosity: | Thin |
| Use: | Hairline cracks and stabilisation, CA finish on the lathe |
| ? Type: | Instant (super) |
| Suitable for: | Wood, Glass and ceramics, Stone and concrete, Plastic |
| Doba vytvrzení bez akcelerátoru: | 2 - 5 vteřin |
| Doba vytvrzení s akcelerátorem: | Okamžitě |
| Viskozita: | 2 - 3 cPs |
| Skladovatelnost: | 30 měsíců |
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The superglues professional workshops trust worldwide.
STARBOND is an American brand specialising in professional CA (cyanoacrylate) adhesives and epoxy repair systems. From the thinnest penetrating glues to thick gap-fillers — every viscosity has its exact use: wood and turning, stone and gemstone repairs, knife making, modelling and stabilising 3D prints.
Pick a colour and a viscosity — and meet your glue
Every combination shows you a specific adhesive with a full description and specs. Not sure? Start with EM-150 — the all-rounder that does a bit of everything.
The complete range, sorted by category
Everything Starbond makes, neatly sorted — from glues by viscosity to accessories.
By viscosityfrom water-thin penetration to thick gap-filler Clear range
Transparentcrystal-clear joints and a high gloss Black & brown
Colouredrepairs that blend into the wood Better value
Setsthe full kit in a single purchase Instantly
Acceleratorscuring with a single spray The rescue
Debondersdebonder for fingers and fixes Big repairs
Epoxy adhesives5-minute epoxy and repair putties Precision
Accessoriesmicro tips, nozzles, dosingThickness decides everything
A thin glue seeps into micro-cracks; a thick one fills the gap. Click along the scale — each viscosity shows what it can do and which glues offer it.
What do you make with Starbond?
Every craft has its proven combinations — each one comes with specific glues and a link to the guide. The photos are from our own projects.
Guide in the article
Furniture & tables
Fill a knot or a crack with black glue, set it with accelerator and sand it back — the repair blends into the grain. An essential step before pouring epoxy, so the slab doesn’t “leak”.
Proven glues KE-150KBL-500BR-150 Read the step-by-step guide →
For woodturners
Woodturning
Water-thin glues soak deep into the fibres: stabilising fragile wood before machining, and a high-gloss CA finish on bowls and pens. With accelerator you work with virtually no waiting.
Proven glues EM-02„Original“EM-40 Choose a glue by viscosity →
Hobby & models
Modelling & hobby
The flexible KEG-500 bond survives RC vibration and impacts; odourless NO-05 won’t blush foams or delicate parts. Fast setting holds 3D prints, cosplay and small household repairs.
Proven glues KEG-500NO-05EM-150 Explore the superglues →
Professional quality you notice from the first drop.
Fresh batches, precise viscosities and applicators that put the glue where it belongs — not on your fingers.
- Industrial-grade CA purity — strong bonds on wood, metal, stone and plastics
- Every bottle comes with application tips for precise dosing
- 30-month shelf life — the glue won’t dry out before you use it up
- A complete system: glues + accelerator + debonder from one brand
Glue + accelerator + debonder = full control
Four products, one working whole: the glue bonds, the accelerator cures it instantly, the debonder undoes a step, and micro tips dose it precisely.
Glue EM-150Bonds. Pick the viscosity and colour to suit the repair — the EM-150 all-rounder handles most of them. 2AcceleratorCures. Spray the other side of the joint — sets in seconds, no waiting. 3DebonderUndoes. Dissolves glued fingers and a joint gone wrong. +Micro tipsDose. In every bottle — the glue ends up exactly where it should.All 11 Starbond glues in one table
From the thinnest to the thickest, including the coloured and the flexible ones. Highlighted rows ★ TOP = our best sellers.
| Glue | Colour | Viscosity | Consistency | Strongest suit | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EM-02 Super Fast Thin★ TOP | clear | 2–3 cP | like water | penetrating hairline cracks, stabilisation | Detail |
| „Original“ Super Thin | clear | 2–3 cP | like water | the classic for woodturners and finishing | Detail |
| NO-05 Odorless | clear | 2–3 cP | ultra thin | odourless, no blushing — foams and delicate work | Detail |
| EM-40 Heavy Thin | clear | 40 cP | medium thin | fine gaps, inlays with powders | Detail |
| EM-150 Medium★ TOP | clear | 150 cP | like motor oil | all-rounder for 10 materials, sets in 10–20 s | Detail |
| KE-150 Black Medium★ TOP | black | 150 cP | medium | invisible repairs in dark wood, rubber in the formula | Detail |
| BR-150 Brown Medium | brown | 150 cP | medium | blends with walnut, oak and teak | Detail |
| KBL-500 Black Med-Thick★ TOP | black | 500 cP | thick | wider gaps and knots, won’t run on vertical surfaces | Detail |
| BR-500 Dark Brown | dark brown | 500 cP | thick | larger fills that blend into dark wood | Detail |
| KEG-500 Flexible | clear·flex | 500 cP | thick · flexible | a tough bond — vibration, RC, automotive, leather | Detail |
| EM-2000 Gap-Filler | clear | 2000 cP | like honey | a clear “filler” — gaps, voids, missing material | Detail |
What you ask us about Starbond
How is Starbond different from an ordinary superglue from the shop?
Industrial-grade cyanoacrylate purity, a precisely defined viscosity and fresh batches. An ordinary glue comes in one thickness and you have no idea how long it sat in a warehouse. Starbond has six viscosities from 2 to 2000 cP, each for a different job, and a 30-month shelf life.
Which viscosity should I pick if I’m not sure?
EM-150 Medium. At 150 cP (roughly motor oil) it will both seep into gaps and fill smaller voids — one glue for wood, stone, ceramics, leather and most plastics. Sets in 10–20 seconds.
What is the accelerator for, and do I need it?
CA glue cures with airborne moisture — the accelerator triggers the reaction instantly. It pays off with thick glues, large fills and on dry wood, where the glue would cure slowly. Spray the other side of the joint, not the glue itself.
How should I store Starbond so it lasts?
Cool, dry and tightly closed — ideally in the fridge (let it warm to room temperature before use, or moisture will condense). Wipe the bottle after use so the neck doesn’t glue shut. Unopened, it lasts 30 months.