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Permalink Reply by Scott aka Farmer Ted on February 11, 2014 at 9:31am

One thing to consider if using glue, it is fairly permanent and can make changes or service to the volume pot (if using them) difficult.

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Permalink Reply by Reeds Taylor on February 11, 2014 at 9:35am

The glue/silcone is used more as a gasket, then for adherence. I also use 1" screws, screwed into mounted blocks on the inside too fasten the plate tight. When I cut the hole in the top of mine, I use metal snipper, then filed to size from there.

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Permalink Reply by c# merle on February 11, 2014 at 9:40am

i've made a handful of licence plate builds over the last few years but never used glue on the plate.

there's a few picture of the build process i used here: http://handmademusicclubhouse.com/profiles/blogs/utah-plate-build

good luck with the guitar

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Permalink Reply by Bad Finger (Eric) on February 11, 2014 at 9:47am

I didn't use any glue on my license plate git.  Also no sound holes in the plate or the box on mine, but I have thought about drilling a hole or two in the top side perimeter of the box (wall), not the plate.

Any brittle glue is not likely to produce a lasting bond between metal and wood.  Maybe an epoxy, but that would depend on type.  I would think (but haven't tried it) that silicone or a more elastic adhesive would dampen the resonance of the plate.

Just my thoughts.

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Permalink Reply by jawbone on February 11, 2014 at 10:09am

I add block as above and sometimes add a little gasket so that the plate sits as free as possible.

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