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| Author: | rick f.h. [ Tue Mar 15, 2005 5:32 am ] |
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When I went to the shop this morning to work on a guitar, I discovered the top had seperated along the glue joint from the base of the guitar to the bridge plate. I tried to clamp it but it wont budge because to crosses the lower transverse brace. The guitar is assembled and almost ready to finish. Any help would be appreciated. |
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| Author: | Dickey [ Tue Mar 15, 2005 5:51 am ] |
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Rick, slowly hydrate the guitar to close the gap. Then reglue with appropriate glue. I use hot hide glue and sometimes Titebond. Hydrating doesn't mean a trip in the shower. Put it in a RH room at the level you want, even a guitar case with Dampits, soundhole humidifier, Kyser makes one. Or a sponge on a plastic lid, taking care not to let moist sponge come in contact with the guitar body. Sorry for your troubles, it's not the end of the world. Good luck. |
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| Author: | John How [ Tue Mar 15, 2005 5:51 am ] |
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Sounds like you had an adjustment in the RH factor overnight, or at least since the top was attached. You might try to increase you humidity a little and see if it closes. |
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| Author: | Michael Dale Payne [ Tue Mar 15, 2005 5:54 am ] |
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Sounds like you had a contaminated area in the joint or maybe had a big RH swing in the shop. You can build a screw jack to go inside to bring the plates back to level with each other. I believe Frank Ford has an article on this at his sight. (frets.com) |
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| Author: | John How [ Tue Mar 15, 2005 6:50 am ] |
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here it is |
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| Author: | rick f.h. [ Tue Mar 15, 2005 7:01 am ] |
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thanks all I'll let you know how it comes out. |
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| Author: | jfrench [ Tue Mar 15, 2005 7:36 am ] |
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Rick, what kind of glue did you use? |
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