Fixing a Nut
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Chris of Arabia
Desert RATT
Re: Fixing a Nut
Dan Erlewine suggests white or hide glue. He says it's the one thing he doesn't use Superglue for, as it doesn't give enough time to line things up. Given that I'm a bit cavalier though, I've used Superglue quite successfully a fair few times. YMMV...
Dan Erlewine suggests white or hide glue. He says it's the one thing he doesn't use Superglue for, as it doesn't give enough time to line things up. Given that I'm a bit cavalier though, I've used Superglue quite successfully a fair few times. YMMV...
astrozombie
KatyPerryologist
Re: Fixing a Nut
Yes, just use a few DROPS of white glue. I did this myself years back to great success.
Yes, just use a few DROPS of white glue. I did this myself years back to great success.
stringbender11
New member
Re: Fixing a Nut
Yep, dont use much, easy to remove it one day if you want. I actually dont glue mine at all if they fit fairly snug.
Yep, dont use much, easy to remove it one day if you want. I actually dont glue mine at all if they fit fairly snug.
beaubrummels
Well-known member
Re: Fixing a Nut
Last time I did this I used 2 drops of Franklin Titebond, about 1/4 to 1/3 of the way in from the E on each end. I had the strings on but loose, pressed the nut in with my hand for 30-60 seconds, then slowly tightened the A and B just enough to hold the nut snug in place but not nearly to pitch, and left it for quite a while, I think overnight just to be safe. (I have other guitars I can play in the meantime.
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Last time I did this I used 2 drops of Franklin Titebond, about 1/4 to 1/3 of the way in from the E on each end. I had the strings on but loose, pressed the nut in with my hand for 30-60 seconds, then slowly tightened the A and B just enough to hold the nut snug in place but not nearly to pitch, and left it for quite a while, I think overnight just to be safe. (I have other guitars I can play in the meantime.
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I know what all the experts say (Dan Erlewine, etc), but I've always used superglue gel. It gives you plenty of time to position the nut correctly and then sets up fast enough to start playing as soon as you get the strings tuned. I've never had a problem replacing a nut that has been glued with superglue.
(Maybe I'm just a better technician than everyone else).
I know what all the experts say (Dan Erlewine, etc), but I've always used superglue gel. It gives you plenty of time to position the nut correctly and then sets up fast enough to start playing as soon as you get the strings tuned. I've never had a problem replacing a nut that has been glued with superglue.
(Maybe I'm just a better technician than everyone else).
Re: Fixing a Nut
I've always used a drop of superglue, no problem. Very strong and hardens enough not to absorb any vibration yet is brittle enough to let you pop the nut right back off for future repairs, if necessary. I'm about to do the same thing on my 2630. That brass/bone Ibanez nut has seen better days.
I've always used a drop of superglue, no problem. Very strong and hardens enough not to absorb any vibration yet is brittle enough to let you pop the nut right back off for future repairs, if necessary. I'm about to do the same thing on my 2630. That brass/bone Ibanez nut has seen better days.
King IzzO)))
Ultimate Kitten Puncher
Re: Fixing a Nut
I just use the same titebond wood glue I use for everything else.
I don't like the superglue idea at all.
I do like Katy Perry in Elmo t-shirt.
I just use the same titebond wood glue I use for everything else.
I don't like the superglue idea at all.
I do like Katy Perry in Elmo t-shirt.
LReese
Sausage Gravy
Re: Fixing a Nut
I think SG would be ok if you could be really precise in your application. Thats the issue - I don't think most people could be precise enough with ordinary application methods. Just need enough to hold it on, yet not so much it you need to destroy the nut to remove it. Its got be be able to be removed easily.
Elmo's, Titebond or shellac would be far more forgiving to less skilled hands.
I think SG would be ok if you could be really precise in your application. Thats the issue - I don't think most people could be precise enough with ordinary application methods. Just need enough to hold it on, yet not so much it you need to destroy the nut to remove it. Its got be be able to be removed easily.
Elmo's, Titebond or shellac would be far more forgiving to less skilled hands.
constant mesh
New member
Re: Fixing a Nut
Use regular wood glue like Titebond. Put glue on the side facing the bridge and spread it with a toothpick. You don't want it on the bottom or on the back side, altough some will seep through, that's not problematic. Just focus on the face of the fingerboard end, install, put some tension on the strings and clean it up. Just make sure you are tightening the strings from center out, otherwise the nut will want to slip out of the slot (Gibson style) and mess your offset.
Use regular wood glue like Titebond. Put glue on the side facing the bridge and spread it with a toothpick. You don't want it on the bottom or on the back side, altough some will seep through, that's not problematic. Just focus on the face of the fingerboard end, install, put some tension on the strings and clean it up. Just make sure you are tightening the strings from center out, otherwise the nut will want to slip out of the slot (Gibson style) and mess your offset.
constant mesh
New member
Re: Fixing a Nut
Dan actually explains three methods - you can either put wood glue before nut installation, or drop some superglue when the nut is already on, or - better yet - make a really tight fitting nut and broach it in sideway. I always try to combine broaching and light gluing.
Dan actually explains three methods - you can either put wood glue before nut installation, or drop some superglue when the nut is already on, or - better yet - make a really tight fitting nut and broach it in sideway. I always try to combine broaching and light gluing.
King IzzO)))
Ultimate Kitten Puncher
Re: Fixing a Nut
I'm gonna try that on a flat tire here in a minute.
What do I mix it with?
I'm gonna try that on a flat tire here in a minute.
What do I mix it with?
