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Post by PistolPete on Jul 23, 2019 9:34:52 GMT
So googling the correct glue to use for a guitar repair, I found lots of threads on another guitar forum which said things like "use Titebond NOT Gorilla glue". Given they are both PVA wood glues, and you can't seemingly buy Titebond in this country how much difference does it really make? Surely any non-waterproof PVA should be much of a muchness?
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Post by ocarolan on Jul 23, 2019 10:28:39 GMT
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Post by martinrowe on Jul 23, 2019 10:28:47 GMT
Don't know the answer to the question but you can get Titebond from: AxminsterThe Luthiers will know more though.
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Post by garynava on Jul 23, 2019 10:43:11 GMT
Titebond is readily available in the UK and probably a bit cheaper on eBay compared to Axminster with their shipping costs, I buy mine from the Tyzack ebay shop; you want to buy from someone who's got a good turn over. I've found PVA a bit more rubbery than Titebond and wouldn't use it on an instrument. Cheers Gary
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Post by colins on Jul 23, 2019 10:44:46 GMT
Titebond Original (that's the one to use) is an Aliphatic Resin glue, and is the glue used in probably 90% of commercially made guitars, Martins, Taylors etc. Yes available from Axminster. It dries hard with little to no creep, and would be the first choice for a repair on most commercially made guitars. I did use it on a few guitars when I started, but now will always use HHG or Fish glue. The only thing I would consider using PVA for would be to stick the label in, though I use fish glue for that.
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Post by francis on Jul 23, 2019 10:51:50 GMT
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Post by ajlucas on Jul 23, 2019 11:50:37 GMT
I would use hot hide glue for repair work. The glue line is pretty much invisible, it's reversible and easy to clean up with hot water after the glue joint has dried. You do have to be ready to work quickly because it will gel after a minute or so and then it's no good so preparation is important. You can extend the gluing time by warming the wood gently with a hair dryer or heat gun on a low setting and somewhat distant (be careful near finishes).
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Post by PistolPete on Jul 23, 2019 17:03:10 GMT
Thanks for the advice folks. I attempted the fix with evo-stick wood glue, but if it doesn't take I'll look at getting some Titebond
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Post by stanellison on Jul 24, 2019 6:29:22 GMT
I'll second ajlucas. Hot hide glue is the best instrument glue for all the reasons given and others. If you want to learn about guitar repair, and spend many hours online, visit frets.com and click on the link to the index page. There is also a link to a forum page which is worth visiting. Basic PVA glues should be avoided because under tension they can creep, or move in the direction of the string tension.
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