All Discussions Tagged 'Hot' - FRETS.NET2024-03-29T09:43:32Zhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/forum/topic/listForTag?tag=Hot&feed=yes&xn_auth=noRe-gluing Cocobolo Bridgetag:fretsnet.ning.com,2014-05-16:2177249:Topic:1325612014-05-16T16:51:45.377ZJon Burtonhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/JonBurton
<p>Hi all,</p>
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<p>I wondered whether I could pick your brains about this topic...</p>
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<p>A guitar I made recently had the bridge peel off. It was originally glued with titebond original; I have a feeling the reason for the failure was the oily nature of this wood (the fretboard extension had also come unglued).</p>
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<p>It's now got to be glued back on. Having done a dry run, clamping the bridge down, I noticed there is a considerable gap under the bridge, even under…</p>
<p>Hi all,</p>
<p></p>
<p>I wondered whether I could pick your brains about this topic...</p>
<p></p>
<p>A guitar I made recently had the bridge peel off. It was originally glued with titebond original; I have a feeling the reason for the failure was the oily nature of this wood (the fretboard extension had also come unglued).</p>
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<p>It's now got to be glued back on. Having done a dry run, clamping the bridge down, I noticed there is a considerable gap under the bridge, even under clamping pressure. I've attached a photo: the gap seems to extend from the back of the main body of the bridge (i.e. excluding the wings) inwards for a distance of about 1cm. I estimate the width to be around 0.2mm (0.008").</p>
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<p>I think titebond is out of the question for this job, due to the gap. My thoughts then turned to Hot Hide Glue: I've read that it has reasonable gap-filling properties...</p>
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<p>Having not used HHG before, I have a few questions:</p>
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<p>Do you think Hide Glue would be an appropriate choice here?</p>
<p>What would be the best way to prep the glueing surfaces (after having removed the old glue)? (I was thinking simply sand the cocobolo to a fresh surface and glue from there...)</p>
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<p>I reckon I can get the clamp on and tightened in about 60 sec. Would the open time be long enough, or would I have to work ore quickly?!</p>
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<p>(Obviously, once I get my hands on some glue and some kind of gadget to heat it in I'll do a few practice runs on scrap, to get the feel of it).</p>
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<p>Any advice or suggestions would be very much appreciated!</p>