Thinking to use epoxy for gluing next fingerboard - I have araldite standard (high strength slow cure), have ordered Devcon 2 Ton Epoxy, and can also get BSI here in UK
Never thought to ask here what others recommend -
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| Author: | Colin North [ Sun Jul 07, 2019 12:38 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Epoxy for FB gluing - Makes? |
Thinking to use epoxy for gluing next fingerboard - I have araldite standard (high strength slow cure), have ordered Devcon 2 Ton Epoxy, and can also get BSI here in UK Never thought to ask here what others recommend -
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| Author: | Barry Daniels [ Sun Jul 07, 2019 12:53 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Epoxy for FB gluing - Makes? |
I use West Systems. Whatever you use do the slow set kind. It usually cures harder than the quick set. |
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| Author: | TimAllen [ Sun Jul 07, 2019 1:09 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Epoxy for FB gluing - Makes? |
I also use West System slow set, and it works well for me. I mix it by weight: I think the proportion is 3.7 to 1 part hardener. A small digital scale, cheap from eBay (about $15 US), makes it easy to mix even small amounts of epoxy accurately. |
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| Author: | klooker [ Sun Jul 07, 2019 1:40 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Epoxy for FB gluing - Makes? |
Here's an old thread. viewtopic.php?f=10101&t=39574&hilit=epoxy |
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| Author: | James Orr [ Sun Jul 07, 2019 3:24 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Epoxy for FB gluing - Makes? |
I used Smith’s from LMI on my last, but this looks like one more reason to invest in some West. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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| Author: | Colin North [ Sun Jul 07, 2019 3:54 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Epoxy for FB gluing - Makes? |
After some research and the replies to this post and others in the archives I think I'm leaning towards the Smiths https://www.makewoodgood.com/product/oak-teak-glue-wood-glue/ |
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| Author: | Ernie Kleinman [ Sun Jul 07, 2019 5:19 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Epoxy for FB gluing - Makes? |
Contrarian here, I/ve used it and have 3 different types and 2 part UF glue . Frankly dont like it, for these reasons , Dont like the smell , , very messy application, and trying to remove it is, hard and cleanup is messy.. Once put on coco fb with epoxy , because of the oils and then had to remove it . Total pita. Your mileage and results will vary. I/ve had better luck using epoxy with a brush or roller for laminated sides . For FB . I prefer fish . long open time , . easy cleanup with warm water , easy to remove fb for repairs. I also use fish for frets , not ca, |
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