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sprouseod
 Post subject: Bridge drying time
PostPosted: Sat Aug 29, 2009 8:05 pm 
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Location: Spartanburg SC
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On a new build how long do you let your bridge set after gluing before you string up for the first time?
I am using LMI white

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David R White
 Post subject: Re: Bridge drying time
PostPosted: Sat Aug 29, 2009 8:14 pm 
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I wait 24 hours.

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Alain Moisan
 Post subject: Re: Bridge drying time
PostPosted: Sat Aug 29, 2009 8:54 pm 
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Same as David, although I admit I once have stringed a classical after only 3 hours of gluing time! beehive

Still holding after 2 years!

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Kevin Gallagher
 Post subject: Re: Bridge drying time
PostPosted: Sat Aug 29, 2009 8:55 pm 
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I actually leave the bridge clamped for a full 24 hours and then do whatever other work
is needed to prepare for the strings before pulling them to pitch so it may be a total of
27 to 30 hours.

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woody b
 Post subject: Re: Bridge drying time
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I use hot hide glue and wait a minimum of 24 hours. I believe the bridge isn't a joint you want to rush.

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I wait 24 hrs. min. using titebond.

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