Headstock Inlay Adhesives
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Headstock Inlay Adhesives
Hi,
Happy New Year and hope everyone had a great holiday. I am getting ready to install an in lay on the headstock and was wondering if there is a preferred adhesive for the task. I have seen everything from Tite-bond, CA and epoxy glues, just wondering what everyone else uses and if one has any significant benefits?
Thanks in Advance,
Pat
Happy New Year and hope everyone had a great holiday. I am getting ready to install an in lay on the headstock and was wondering if there is a preferred adhesive for the task. I have seen everything from Tite-bond, CA and epoxy glues, just wondering what everyone else uses and if one has any significant benefits?
Thanks in Advance,
Pat
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Re: Headstock Inlay Adhesives
what is the veneer? Rosewood I use super glue
here is a video of what I do
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o7gYBqLRdMo&t=758s
here is a video of what I do
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o7gYBqLRdMo&t=758s
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president of Association of Stringed Instrument Artisans
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http://www.bluescreekguitars.com
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Re: Headstock Inlay Adhesives
What about Ebony John ?
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Re: Headstock Inlay Adhesives
same thing
CA is my glue of choice on small inlay epoxy with tempra on large inlays
CA is my glue of choice on small inlay epoxy with tempra on large inlays
John Hall
Blues Creek Guitars Inc
Authorized CF Martin Repair Center
president of Association of Stringed Instrument Artisans
http://www.bluescreekguitars.com
Blues Creek Guitars Inc
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president of Association of Stringed Instrument Artisans
http://www.bluescreekguitars.com
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Re: Headstock Inlay Adhesives
I don't do much inlaying, but I usually press in in the inlay then put a drop of water-thin CA glue (StewMac's #10) on it, making sure the glue flows over the edges of the inlay so it gets into the joint. If the inlay is a tight fit not much is going to get in to the joint, but I assume it doesn't take much to hold the inlay. None have fallen out on me so far....
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Re: Headstock Inlay Adhesives
I put the inlay into place, wick thin ca glue around it, then toss wood dust over it. After shaking off the excess dust, I sand the buildup down.
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Re: Headstock Inlay Adhesives
BTW, nice inlay, Diane. Really good fit; looks like the pieces were CNC'd into place.Diane Kauffmds wrote:I put the inlay into place, wick thin ca glue around it, then toss wood dust over it. After shaking off the excess dust, I sand the buildup down.
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Re: Headstock Inlay Adhesives
Thank you very much! Like everything else in life, there's a learning curve.Danl8 wrote:BTW, nice inlay, Diane. Really good fit; looks like the pieces were CNC'd into place.Diane Kauffmds wrote:I put the inlay into place, wick thin ca glue around it, then toss wood dust over it. After shaking off the excess dust, I sand the buildup down.