Repairing a bad repair? - FRETS.NET2024-03-28T20:25:05Zhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/forum/topics/repairing-a-bad-repair?commentId=2177249%3AComment%3A50430&x=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=noIf you're sure that it's CA I…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2011-01-18:2177249:Comment:504302011-01-18T19:37:40.456ZGrahame Myershttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/GrahameMyers
<p>If you're sure that it's CA I guess you could try applying CA remover applied to the crack with a pipette. I've never tried using it to re- open CA glued cracks, I only have it on standby in my 'shop in case I stick my fingers together (or worse). It works well for stuck-together fingers though, don't ask me how I know that :-) </p>
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<p>Grahame</p>
<p>If you're sure that it's CA I guess you could try applying CA remover applied to the crack with a pipette. I've never tried using it to re- open CA glued cracks, I only have it on standby in my 'shop in case I stick my fingers together (or worse). It works well for stuck-together fingers though, don't ask me how I know that :-) </p>
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<p>Grahame</p> Stephen , I beleive alcohol w…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2011-01-18:2177249:Comment:504222011-01-18T07:14:40.141ZLen Biglinhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/LenBiglin
Stephen , I beleive alcohol will soften hide glue while leaving finish ok . Though I haven't tried it.Added this for the record as you have a CA problem anyway.They say the alcohol removes all water from hide glue and this makes it weak.
Stephen , I beleive alcohol will soften hide glue while leaving finish ok . Though I haven't tried it.Added this for the record as you have a CA problem anyway.They say the alcohol removes all water from hide glue and this makes it weak. No
Heat and water loosen hide…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2011-01-18:2177249:Comment:504172011-01-18T02:48:22.012ZRob Mercurehttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/RobMercure
<p>No</p>
<p>Heat and water loosen hide glue (maybe a tad a acetic acid, vinegar) - acetone will eat most everything else (including your safety glasses lens if you splash it high enough, or your eye glasses or plastic contacts if you're not wearing safety glasses, or your eyes, etc., etc.,).. Nasty stuff but sometimes it's all that works.</p>
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<p>Rob</p>
<p>No</p>
<p>Heat and water loosen hide glue (maybe a tad a acetic acid, vinegar) - acetone will eat most everything else (including your safety glasses lens if you splash it high enough, or your eye glasses or plastic contacts if you're not wearing safety glasses, or your eyes, etc., etc.,).. Nasty stuff but sometimes it's all that works.</p>
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<p>Rob</p> awesome! thanks.tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2011-01-17:2177249:Comment:503952011-01-17T23:56:57.356ZStephen P. Johnsonhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/StephenPJohnson
awesome! thanks.
awesome! thanks. Does acetone soften hide glue?tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2011-01-17:2177249:Comment:503902011-01-17T21:19:27.963ZTim Macehttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/TimMace478
Does acetone soften hide glue?
Does acetone soften hide glue? Stephen, Acetone will defini…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2011-01-17:2177249:Comment:503842011-01-17T19:58:35.679ZMark Wallacehttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/MarkWallaceMarksFretShop
Stephen, Acetone will definitely dissolve the bond. You may be able to limit the finish damage by wicking small amounts into the joint from inside the guitar and then working it loose.
Stephen, Acetone will definitely dissolve the bond. You may be able to limit the finish damage by wicking small amounts into the joint from inside the guitar and then working it loose. Thanks for the ideas. I was…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2011-01-17:2177249:Comment:503822011-01-17T17:59:36.722ZStephen P. Johnsonhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/StephenPJohnson
Thanks for the ideas. I was told by the previous owner that it was repaired with cyano.
Thanks for the ideas. I was told by the previous owner that it was repaired with cyano. Acetone will dissolve the fin…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2011-01-17:2177249:Comment:503802011-01-17T17:50:42.690ZRob Mercurehttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/RobMercure
<p>Acetone will dissolve the finish more likely than not so limiting it's action to only the crack would be dificult. The wood will wick it. Have you tried a "four handed" approach with someone mildly heating the crack while you gently pull on it? This way you might be able to get the adhesive to relax enough to reopen it and then hand scrape the ends.</p>
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<p>Rob</p>
<p>Acetone will dissolve the finish more likely than not so limiting it's action to only the crack would be dificult. The wood will wick it. Have you tried a "four handed" approach with someone mildly heating the crack while you gently pull on it? This way you might be able to get the adhesive to relax enough to reopen it and then hand scrape the ends.</p>
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<p>Rob</p> Call the repairman to verify…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2011-01-17:2177249:Comment:503762011-01-17T15:37:02.406ZTim Macehttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/TimMace478
<p>Call the repairman to verify what type glue he used if you're on speaking terms. 'cause if it's water based, acetone should not be used IMO.g'luck If he was authorized it should be HHG which may need heat to soften and clean.</p>
<p>Call the repairman to verify what type glue he used if you're on speaking terms. 'cause if it's water based, acetone should not be used IMO.g'luck If he was authorized it should be HHG which may need heat to soften and clean.</p> Thanks for your reply, but, …tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2011-01-17:2177249:Comment:503622011-01-17T12:16:39.858ZStephen P. Johnsonhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/StephenPJohnson
Thanks for your reply, but, yes, I know all about cleats. The question was whether it is feasible to separate the faulty repair with acetone and re-glue with Titebond and clamping cauls.
Thanks for your reply, but, yes, I know all about cleats. The question was whether it is feasible to separate the faulty repair with acetone and re-glue with Titebond and clamping cauls.