How to best glue a Richlite Fretboard of a 000 Martin kit

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Zimmer64
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How to best glue a Richlite Fretboard of a 000 Martin kit

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Hi,

My 000 Mahogany kit from Martin came with a Richlite fingerboard and bridge. What is the best way to glue those to the neck or the top respectively?

Is epoxy the way to go? I am not concerned having to remove the fretboard ever in the future. This is my first kit and I guess it won't be my last. :-)

Thanks for sharing your experience and advise.

Kind regards and greetings from Switzerland

Michael
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Michael

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Re: How to best glue a Richlite Fretboard of a 000 Martin ki

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actually tite bond original will do fine
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Re: How to best glue a Richlite Fretboard of a 000 Martin ki

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I did titebond with the FB and HHG for a richlite bridge on separate instruments; both still rock solid.
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Re: How to best glue a Richlite Fretboard of a 000 Martin ki

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Tank you guys,

I felt a bit insecure. I read somewhere, that Richlite is a phenolic resin/cellulose composite and that phenolic resins are notoriously inert. I did not really fancy the fretboard coming off once I adjust the truss rod....

Thanks for your help. Much appreciated!

Kind regards

Michael
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Michael

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Re: How to best glue a Richlite Fretboard of a 000 Martin ki

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that is what Martin is using so you should be good to go
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Authorized CF Martin Repair Center
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Re: How to best glue a Richlite Fretboard of a 000 Martin ki

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Just to let everyone know, I went with Titebond original as per John's advice.

Thanks for your help

Michael
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Michael

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