All Discussions Tagged 'glue?' - FRETS.NET2024-03-29T08:36:33Zhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/forum/topic/listForTag?tag=glue%3F&feed=yes&xn_auth=noWood, Hide, or CA for Crack Repairtag:fretsnet.ning.com,2017-04-12:2177249:Topic:1682772017-04-12T00:31:12.872ZDoug Cannonhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/DouglasCannon
<p>I have five short cracks on a 40 year-old mahogany back Gibson that were a result of lack of moisture. I've rehydrated the guitar, the cracks are now well aligned, and I'd like to know what type of glue would give me the best results and whether cleating is necessary for the inside in this case.</p>
<p>Although I've always leaned towards Titebond for most wood repairs, I see quite a few people using Thin CA glues for tight cracks and wondered if this might be an appropriate repair for it. As…</p>
<p>I have five short cracks on a 40 year-old mahogany back Gibson that were a result of lack of moisture. I've rehydrated the guitar, the cracks are now well aligned, and I'd like to know what type of glue would give me the best results and whether cleating is necessary for the inside in this case.</p>
<p>Although I've always leaned towards Titebond for most wood repairs, I see quite a few people using Thin CA glues for tight cracks and wondered if this might be an appropriate repair for it. As I've said the cracks have closed and are clean, it's a nitro finish (Gibson), the surface is even, and I know that the CA has "wicking" or capillary tendencies.<br/> <br/> Crack #1 (Pictures below) is under the center seam bracing....that won't need a cleat. #2 and #3 are about 2 inches long and near the kerfing and I'm wondering if cleats are necessary. There is no movement on either side of the cracks when pushing on them (There was when I first got the guitar. Thankfully there are no cracks on the mahogany sides or spruce top.....small miracle. There are also no cracks in any of the back bracing or kerfing.</p>
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<p>I appreciate any and all suggestions,</p>
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<p>Thanks so much!</p>
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<p>Doug</p>