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| Author: | Bryan Bear [ Wed Jun 15, 2011 9:05 am ] |
| Post subject: | Help, how do I clean cured glue from fret slots? |
I was trying to get “just one more thing finished” before bed last night. I clamped my fretboard binding on the board and wicked in the CA. Since I was rushing, I hit the back with accelerator then noticed that all the cut up strips of cottage cheese container were still sitting on the bench.  Now about 10 slots on one side of the board are glued shut (some as much as ½ an inch). I’d rather not redo the binding if I don’t have to. Anyone have a good way to clean out the blind slots?
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| Author: | jmanter [ Wed Jun 15, 2011 9:16 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Help, how do I clean cured glue from fret slots? |
I use an exacto. if you can find the curved pointy (#28) blade it is better. |
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| Author: | jmanter [ Wed Jun 15, 2011 9:20 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Help, how do I clean cured glue from fret slots? |
http://www.xacto.com/Product/X228 |
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| Author: | Bryan Bear [ Wed Jun 15, 2011 9:27 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Help, how do I clean cured glue from fret slots? |
I did a very quick attempt to get it out with the corner of my exacto saw blade and a regular pointy exacto blade. Neither worked well because they were too thin and or the glue too hard. That curved blade is probably better, I'll get some tonight. Do you go from the side in or from the center bottom of the slot and try to pry it out as it cuts? |
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| Author: | Ken Franklin [ Wed Jun 15, 2011 9:28 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Help, how do I clean cured glue from fret slots? |
You can modify an Exacto blade so that it is curved with a chisel head the same width as your slots. Put it in an all metal handle and heat it on propane torch. Makes it pretty easy work. |
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| Author: | Kim [ Wed Jun 15, 2011 9:32 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Help, how do I clean cured glue from fret slots? |
Remove the appropriate feeler gauge blade from a set and grind a hook in the end with the hole using a dremel sanding drum..works a treat. Attachment: slotcleaner.jpg Cheers Kim |
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| Author: | Pat Foster [ Wed Jun 15, 2011 9:34 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Help, how do I clean cured glue from fret slots? |
I'd try the CA solvent. Saved me once from spending my life with a workbench glued to my fingers. Use it judiciously, though. Pat |
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| Author: | meddlingfool [ Wed Jun 15, 2011 9:40 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Help, how do I clean cured glue from fret slots? |
I have a putty knife that is .024. Generic Rona stock. Heat with blowtorch, slip it in the slot, and your troubles just melt away. But don't inhale.... |
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| Author: | Bryan Bear [ Wed Jun 15, 2011 9:55 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Help, how do I clean cured glue from fret slots? |
Ah, a hot knife. I hadn't thought of that. Great idea. I could get the bulk out like that then scrape it clean with a sharpened hook! |
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| Author: | SteveCourtright [ Wed Jun 15, 2011 10:49 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Help, how do I clean cured glue from fret slots? |
Kim wrote: Remove the appropriate feeler gauge blade from a set and grind a hook in the end with the hole using a dremel sanding drum..works a treat. Attachment: slotcleaner.jpg Cheers Kim That's a nice looking board, Kim. What is the wood? |
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| Author: | Kim [ Thu Jun 16, 2011 7:25 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Help, how do I clean cured glue from fret slots? |
SteveCourtright wrote: That's a nice looking board, Kim. What is the wood? Steve, The fretboard is yet another aussie acacia, 'Acacia papyrocarpa' or more commonly known as 'Western Myall' http://www.fpc.wa.gov.au/content_migration/plantations/species/arid/western_myall.aspx Check the details above and you will see that this plant has evolved specifically to be made into fretboards. I am not exactly sure why a plant would do such a thing or how doing so would ensure the survival of its species, but there is no doubt in my mind that this is indeed what happened and I remain truly thankful that mother nature had the foresight and consideration to leave it just sticking up out of the dirt right here in Western Australia for me, all full evolved, and ready for slicing....thanks Mum N  Cheers Kim |
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| Author: | SteveCourtright [ Thu Jun 16, 2011 8:22 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Help, how do I clean cured glue from fret slots? |
Kim wrote: SteveCourtright wrote: That's a nice looking board, Kim. What is the wood? Steve, The fretboard is yet another aussie acacia, 'Acacia papyrocarpa' or more commonly known as 'Western Myall' http://www.fpc.wa.gov.au/content_migration/plantations/species/arid/western_myall.aspx Check the details above and you will see that this plant has evolved specifically to be made into fretboards. I am not exactly sure why a plant would do such a thing or how doing so would ensure the survival of its species, but there is no doubt in my mind that this is indeed what happened and I remain truly thankful that mother nature had the foresight and consideration to leave it just sticking up out of the dirt right here in Western Australia for me, all full evolved, and ready for slicing....thanks Mum N Cheers Kim I can always count on you, Kim. Thanks for putting a smile on my face. Now, to the interwebs to find me some of that Darwin-approved fretboardwood. S- |
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