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Sanded nut a hair too narrow

Discussion in 'Hardware, Setup & Repair [BG]' started by JTE70, May 25, 2019.

  1. May 25, 2019 #1
    JTE70

    JTE70 Supporting Member

    Mar 24, 2019
    Florida
    What can I do to fix a TUSQ nut I’ve sanded a hair too narrow for the slot? It’s sliding in the slot when I put the strings on.
     
  2. May 25, 2019 #2
    Beej

    Beej

    Feb 10, 2007
    Vancouver Island
    A drop of crazy glue in the bottom should do it. It will still gently tap out with a hammer when needed.
     
  3. May 25, 2019 #3
    JTE70

    JTE70 Supporting Member

    Mar 24, 2019
    Florida
    Thanks!!
     
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  4. May 25, 2019 #4
    JTE70

    JTE70 Supporting Member

    Mar 24, 2019
    Florida
    Should I glue it before I finish filing the slots?
     
  5. May 25, 2019 #5
    Matt Liebenau

    Matt Liebenau

    Jul 7, 2013
    Ogden, Utah
    I usually get the slots pretty close or done before I glue the nut in. If it is moving around it might be easier to get it mostly there then glue then finish. Remember, whatever glue you use, you really just need a drop or two. You’ll appreciate it if the nut ever has to come back out.
     
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  6. May 25, 2019 #6
    JTE70

    JTE70 Supporting Member

    Mar 24, 2019
    Florida
    Thanks for your help.
     
  7. May 25, 2019 #7
    Rallypoint_1

    Rallypoint_1

    Aug 22, 2010
    Pasadena, California
    Agreed...a drop on each end of the slot.
     
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  8. May 25, 2019 #8
    JTE70

    JTE70 Supporting Member

    Mar 24, 2019
    Florida
    Thanks!!
     
  9. May 26, 2019 #9
    JLS

    JLS

    Sep 12, 2008
    Albuquerque, NM
    I setup & repair guitars & basses
    I never use glue on the bottom of the nut. I like 2 micro drops on the end of the fingerboard.
     
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  10. May 26, 2019 #10
    Beej

    Beej

    Feb 10, 2007
    Vancouver Island
    I agree...not sure why I typed that... :)
     
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  11. May 26, 2019 #11
    sissy kathy

    sissy kathy Back to Bass-ics Gold Supporting Member

    Apr 21, 2014
    Arbutus, MD
    Well, remember this isn't a normal situation either, the OP said the nut is too narrow for the slot. Putting the CA on the bottom of the nut ensures the CA is covered by the nut.
     
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  12. May 27, 2019 #12
    JTE70

    JTE70 Supporting Member

    Mar 24, 2019
    Florida
    I put the tiniest drops in the slot. It was easier than trying to get the adhesive on the nut, which has a runnier surface. It’s holding fast and is invisible.

    However, a did manage to get a giant glob on my fingers. I’m suspecting Goo Gone or mineral oil may remove that!

    Thanks again.
     
  13. May 27, 2019 #13
    Teacher

    Teacher

    May 3, 2012
    Cyanoacrylate? If so, nail polish remover (acetone) takes it off in a snap.
     
  14. May 27, 2019 #14
    JTE70

    JTE70 Supporting Member

    Mar 24, 2019
    Florida
    Yes. Thanks for the tip. Most of it flaked off. I haven’t used that stuff since I was a kid!