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Author:  Paul Burner [ Mon Dec 01, 2014 12:03 pm ]
Post subject:  Gluing frets on board with Craig Lavin inlay
We have a very nice fingerboard from Craig Lavin for a build we are doing.

Now we need to glue in the frets to keep from chipping the inlay - and I have NO idea how to proceed.

My concerns/questions are:

1) I've been told to flatten down the tangs to keep from chipping the inlay - so how exactly do I glue these in after flattening so they won't come out easily?

2) What type of glue? CA?

3) I need to avoid squeeze-out as I can't sand the fingerboard - or I will possibly ruin the inlay. This is probably my biggest worry right now. [uncle] [uncle] [uncle]

ANY and ALL help and advice GREATLY appreciated!

Thanks!
Author:  Glen H [ Mon Dec 01, 2014 12:24 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Gluing frets on board with Craig Lavin inlay
Paul, you can remove the barbs from the tang and glue in with a drop of CA on each side. This tool removes the barb, or you can make your own with 2 pieces of a file in a vise.

http://www.stewmac.com/How-To/Online_Resources/Fretting/Fret_Barber_Instructions.html
Author:  Barry Daniels [ Mon Dec 01, 2014 12:49 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Gluing frets on board with Craig Lavin inlay
Clean up the squeeze out with a rag dampened with acetone.
Author:  Paul Burner [ Mon Dec 01, 2014 12:55 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Gluing frets on board with Craig Lavin inlay
Barry Daniels wrote:
Clean up the squeeze out with a rag dampened with acetone.


When It is dry?
Author:  Barry Daniels [ Mon Dec 01, 2014 1:31 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Gluing frets on board with Craig Lavin inlay
No, when it is wet. Or as quickly as possible. The sooner you clean it up, the easier it is to remove all traces of squeeze out.
Author:  Goat Rock Ukulele [ Mon Dec 01, 2014 2:39 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Gluing frets on board with Craig Lavin inlay
Make sure you file the inlay. I use a triangle file run down the fret slot. A square file would probably work as well.
Author:  Haans [ Mon Dec 01, 2014 2:43 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Gluing frets on board with Craig Lavin inlay
Paul, I rout the areas where the inlay crosses a fret slot with a tapered bit set to rout a bit wider than the tangs. That way you can still use the fret as is and I use a white or yellow glue to set the frets instead of cyano. It;s less messy...
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