Glue used on set necks? Luthiers?

[RushOfBlood]

does anyone know what kind of glue set necks are attached to the body with?

I'm sure different companies use different kinds, but in general, what's a good idea?

 

[Zerberus]

Re: Glue used on set necks? Luthiers?

Hide Glue is "traditional", but I use Normal wood glue. Thick Superglue will also work, DO NOT use epoxy!!

 

[aleclee]

Re: Glue used on set necks? Luthiers?

What's wrong with epoxy?

 

[TheProphet]

Re: Glue used on set necks? Luthiers?

Sometimes you'll have to remove a set neck, acoustic top ... etc.

You usually steam/heat joints to seperate the two pieces. I've never used epoxy for a wood to wood application, but I believe that the steam method doesn't work on epoxy. I've been informed that the only way to get epoxy off of a wood joint is with a chisel, sledge hammer (joking) and sandpaper.


Just from a woodworking background, not a Luthier one ... but the principles seem to be the same

 

[Zerberus]

Re: Glue used on set necks? Luthiers?

That´s one reason, and a good one, mind you.

But the main reason is that epoxy doesn´t penetrate into the wood fibers as well as the others do, leaving for a weaker joint. Depending on how the fit is you may or may not have problems. I say why risk it