Nut Slot Repair - FRETS.NET2024-03-28T22:59:17Zhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/forum/topics/nut-slot-repair?feed=yes&xn_auth=noCheers for that Thomas!tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2012-11-05:2177249:Comment:962092012-11-05T20:33:13.180ZRob Beckhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/RobBeck
Cheers for that Thomas!
Cheers for that Thomas! Thanks for the comprehensive…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2012-11-05:2177249:Comment:963962012-11-05T20:31:38.893ZRob Beckhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/RobBeck
Thanks for the comprehensive reply Paul and I'll definately look up the boom you recommend!
Thanks for the comprehensive reply Paul and I'll definately look up the boom you recommend! Hi Rob & welcome (-:
"My…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2012-11-05:2177249:Comment:961462012-11-05T18:50:09.123ZPaul Verticchiohttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/PaulVerticchio
<p>Hi Rob & welcome (-:</p>
<p>"My current understanding is that the ratio of <em>medium viscosity super glue to baking soda is 1:1</em>, but I have read conflicting reports on whether to mix the two together first or drop the glue onto the baking soda in situ."</p>
<p>There is no magic ratio for using super glue. It's use is "as required" or "just enough to get the job done". The other responders have set you straight on using water thin CA for this task.</p>
<p>I'd only like to add that…</p>
<p>Hi Rob & welcome (-:</p>
<p>"My current understanding is that the ratio of <em>medium viscosity super glue to baking soda is 1:1</em>, but I have read conflicting reports on whether to mix the two together first or drop the glue onto the baking soda in situ."</p>
<p>There is no magic ratio for using super glue. It's use is "as required" or "just enough to get the job done". The other responders have set you straight on using water thin CA for this task.</p>
<p>I'd only like to add that the fill & file method has never been a good solution for me as, in the long run, the string will eventually wear through the softer material. This tends to happen quickly when you're a working guitarist and it always seems to happen at the most inopportune time.</p>
<p>Personally, I prefer the shim & re-file for these types of issues. The advantage is that all the slots are re-filed and you have a new surface on the newly exposed slots and all the slots are filed from the same material.</p>
<p>Some folks have a problem with shimming a nut. I don't as long as the shim is made from a dense hardwood. Paper & plastic (oft used by amateurs for quick fixes) are not acceptable IMPO.</p>
<p>As a side note... before you attempt cutting a new nut, I encourage you to get Dan E's guitar repair book. It's worth 10 times its asking price. It will serve you marvelously the more you get into repair. Even if you work only on your own instruments, it'll save you thousands of $$$ over the course of your playing career. Oh ya, and to hopefully answer your next question: the BEST material for making a nut is bone.</p>
<p>Best of luck & have a great gig,</p>
<p>Paul (-:</p> no, I've always used the thin…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2012-11-05:2177249:Comment:961452012-11-05T18:44:58.516ZGlen Hhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/GlenH
<p>no, I've always used the thin stuff. you want it to soak into the powder, either bone or soda. And as Jeff points out, use a pipette for super glue. you want an extremely small drop on it, otherwise it seeps into everything and makes a mess. if you don't have a pipette (you can get them at hobby shops), remove the nut before attempting.</p>
<p>no, I've always used the thin stuff. you want it to soak into the powder, either bone or soda. And as Jeff points out, use a pipette for super glue. you want an extremely small drop on it, otherwise it seeps into everything and makes a mess. if you don't have a pipette (you can get them at hobby shops), remove the nut before attempting.</p> Baking soda (bicarbonate) is…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2012-11-05:2177249:Comment:963842012-11-05T18:41:53.027ZBob Steinarssonhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/BobSteinarsson
<p>Baking soda (bicarbonate) is excellent, but don't forget to grind it to a fine powder before putting it into the slot. I usually do that with a spoon and a plate. The result is incredibly hard!</p>
<p>Baking soda (bicarbonate) is excellent, but don't forget to grind it to a fine powder before putting it into the slot. I usually do that with a spoon and a plate. The result is incredibly hard!</p> How I do it: with a sharp xac…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2012-11-05:2177249:Comment:962002012-11-05T17:42:17.012ZJeffrey L. Suitshttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/JeffreyLSuits
<p>How I do it: with a sharp xacto, scratch the bottom of the slot, to give the, "plug", something to grab, mechanically. Sprinkle baking soda or bonedust into the slot, and <strong>pack it down. </strong>Using a pipette--never get a bottle of superglue near a guitar--carefully drop <strong>water thin</strong> superglue onto the packed powder. It will, "smoke off", shortly, then refile the slot.</p>
<p>How I do it: with a sharp xacto, scratch the bottom of the slot, to give the, "plug", something to grab, mechanically. Sprinkle baking soda or bonedust into the slot, and <strong>pack it down. </strong>Using a pipette--never get a bottle of superglue near a guitar--carefully drop <strong>water thin</strong> superglue onto the packed powder. It will, "smoke off", shortly, then refile the slot.</p> I would do the bone dust and…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2012-11-05:2177249:Comment:963072012-11-05T16:44:29.155ZThomas Jameshttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/ThomasJames
I would do the bone dust and glue maneuver as per Glen. It can be a hit or miss operation. I would worry about this lasting through a full gig. In a super pinch a little tin foil under string is a dodgy MacGyver solution.
I would do the bone dust and glue maneuver as per Glen. It can be a hit or miss operation. I would worry about this lasting through a full gig. In a super pinch a little tin foil under string is a dodgy MacGyver solution. Thanks Thomas, and I agree, i…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2012-11-05:2177249:Comment:959762012-11-05T15:33:48.023ZRob Beckhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/RobBeck
<p>Thanks Thomas, and I agree, it's just that at the moment I am looking for a quick and possibly temporary fix.</p>
<p>Thanks Thomas, and I agree, it's just that at the moment I am looking for a quick and possibly temporary fix.</p> Thanks for the info Timtag:fretsnet.ning.com,2012-11-05:2177249:Comment:961412012-11-05T15:32:14.547ZRob Beckhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/RobBeck
<p>Thanks for the info Tim</p>
<p>Thanks for the info Tim</p> Thanks Glen, that's exactly t…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2012-11-05:2177249:Comment:961372012-11-05T15:21:16.135ZRob Beckhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/RobBeck
<p>Thanks Glen, that's exactly the kind of information I was looking for! Can I just ask, were you using medium viscosity glue?</p>
<p>Thanks Glen, that's exactly the kind of information I was looking for! Can I just ask, were you using medium viscosity glue?</p>