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Cracked headstock. What glue to use?

ridethespiral

ridethespiral

Apr 22, 2011
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Edmonton, AB, Canada
#1
Hey all.

I was at my buddy's place and a bunch of us were drinking and screwing around on our instruments. He ended up getting too drunk to play and put his guitar against the wall. I didn't notice that the strap was sticking out and it caught on my foot :bawl:. He has a BC rich with the pointed headstock.. When it fell, one of the points on the headstock cracked but is still attached and looks really easy to fix.

What glue should I use to fix up his guitar? Just regular wood glue? Cyanoacrylate?

I assume wood glue would be the obvious answer but I've heard of people using superglue for things. Wood glue would be the right choice since I can easily wipe away the excess, correct?

Thanks
 
#2
Titebond should do the trick.

Superglue would work too. If you go that route, Loctite's Super-control gel CA is great. It gives you plenty of open time, and it doesn't run all over the place.

I'd go with Titebond, myself. Just make sure you clamp/secure it as well as you can while the glue cures.
 
#8
wighat said:
Whoa. Do not use super glue. Wood glue and "just enough" pressure on the clamp. Plenty of info out there on this. Research it.
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I did, which is why I'm here asking this ;) . I saw both wood glue and cyanoacrylate being used which had me confused.

I could immediately see how cyanoacrylate would not be good. Cures way too fast, and can't wipe excess with a damp rag (H2O cures cyanoacrylate).

Thanks for the input everyone. I'll stop at walmart and grab some titebond. I'm pretty sure I saw it there before
 
#15
HaMMerHeD said:
Yeah, they should have it. I personally prefer original Titebond. I "feel" like it cures harder than Titebond II and III.
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II and III are exterior glues that are moisture resistant. II seems to expand and.contract with humidity changes leaving visable glue lines. Original Titebond makes much better glue lines imo.
 
#18
Which is the best titebond for metal though? I think that's the real question ;)

Once again, appreciate the comments. Titebond original it is, plus clamped as tight as possible. I always remembered from shop class that you want the glue seam to be as small as possible for the best bond (aka very tight clamping) :p
 
#20
Or dent the wood. Haha. I'll definitely get a clamp that has rubber on the ends or use a cloth so I don't damage the wood. I'm naturally adept at fixing things (unless I'm 'fixing' something that's not already broken :hyper:)

I know what I'm doing for the most part. Just needed verification on what type of glue to use. I'll make sure to take some before and after pictures next time I go over there. I will also do the glueing before drinking commences :ninja:

I love this forum and all of the helpful people.
 

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