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how do i fix this crack
- Thread starter novak7
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Looks like it has been fixed before and broke again , take the tuners out , you gonna have to clean in side the crack maybe try opening it a bit , wood glue and close it with clamps
It's already open....now's the time to clean it out and wick in some slightly thinned TiteBond. Once that's done, remove the tuner and anchor screw. Chances are the fissure will close upon itself, all you need to do is add a couple of clamps. Looks as if there's a repaired crack emanating from the G tuner, as well....keep an eye on it.
Riis
Yup, the key to getting a good repair is to get all the glue out from the previous incompetent attempt at repair. That makes it a lot more work. Sequence: clean it out thoroughly, wick in the glue, remove the tuner, then clamp.
Fresh Titebond is just right - remember to pad the jaws of your clamp so you won't make dents in the wood when clamping. I think I'd fix both cracks, one at a time.
Fresh Titebond is just right - remember to pad the jaws of your clamp so you won't make dents in the wood when clamping. I think I'd fix both cracks, one at a time.
so i just used gorilla glue i have 4 clamps on it totaling about 300 pounds of force. the tuners are out now is it ok if i glue in the tuner casings to add extra strength to the bond just the 3 attached to the crack or is that advised against
I hope you didn't use polyurethane Gorilla glue, and are referring to the very good CA glue they market. No, don't glue anything other than the wood.
Looks like like my headstock. I've been meaning to fix it up even though, like yours probably is, its likely stable as is. Lets see a pic after you glued it up.
here is the during and after picture also a picture of the clamps i bought 6 various sized clamps for 20 bucks at home depot. i ended up spending less the the 2 i was going to buy great deal for anyone who needs clams. the crack is holding great i just need to get the bass set up getting a ton of fret buzz on the higher frets
Hopkins
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