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Author: | Tayser [ Thu Sep 10, 2015 9:46 am ] |
Post subject: | Fretting question |
Newbie question. I had to pull 4 frets out of my neck and the replacement wire I have doesn't want to fasten in the middle. I am using caul in a drill press to press the wire in. Wondering if crazy glue in the slots will hold the wire long term? I know about the tang crimper i just don't have one. Thanks for any help in advance Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
Author: | Tom West [ Thu Sep 10, 2015 2:02 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Fretting question |
Dave: I use CA glue on all the frets I install. I only build and don't do repair work. I hold the fret tight with a caul and run CA the length of the fret. Acetone and a single edge safety razor blade work for glue cleanup. Tom |
Author: | JSDenvir [ Thu Sep 10, 2015 4:51 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Fretting question |
Hi Dave, I believe the general consensus is that frets should be glued in. As far as crimpers go, Somogyi has a block of wood with a slot filed in it. He puts the fret in there, tang side up, and whacks it with the spine of a cleaver. If it's good enough for Ervin... ![]() |
Author: | kencierp [ Fri Sep 11, 2015 7:33 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Fretting question |
Yes we do use a tiny bit of CA on the ends of the fret wire. However since you mention its popping up in the center it may help if you re-shape the radius a little before installing to reduce spring back. I know makers also use PVA and even epoxy if the slots are a little too wide. |
Author: | Tayser [ Fri Sep 11, 2015 10:57 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Fretting question |
Thanks for the help. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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