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Comment by Wes "I'm Baaaaack" Yates on October 27, 2009 at 1:56pm

Oh, and while on the subject of clamping and glue, someone did point out something I do need to clarify. When I did say no clamping on the gelatine glue, obviously there are times when clamping is necessary! I have that situation currently with a bent fretboard that simply will not stay down on its own, so I must use clamps or at least tape them down. Certainly use clamps if you feel you need to.

Sorry for the confusion.

Comment by Travis "SlackJack" Woodall on October 27, 2009 at 12:14pm

Any suggestions on an "Ideal" box size to get the fullest sound?? Most of the boxes I have found are smaller than what I see on this site, at least it appears so.

Comment by Mortimer Snerd on October 26, 2009 at 3:04pm

Poplar is fine up to four stings if you are adding a fret board, nothing is going to bow that.

Comment by Vince Stark on October 26, 2009 at 2:54pm

I would personally stay away from poplar then! Unless you're building wooden shoes.... I'm sure it's OK for shorter scale lengths and nylon strings, like a ukulele. That's my opinion anyway.

Comment by Travis "SlackJack" Woodall on October 26, 2009 at 2:31pm

Any suggestions to avoid neck warping?? I am building my first and don't want any issues. I have a pretty nice piece of straight grain poplar that I am laminating an ebony or walnut to (thinking about saving the ebony for a later cbg) but don't know how much pull/tension the strings will put on the neck.

Comment by Wes "I'm Baaaaack" Yates on October 26, 2009 at 5:15am

Pics of my recent build. No clamps were used on these joints.

Comment by Wes "I'm Baaaaack" Yates on October 26, 2009 at 5:08am

Travis, yes!!! this sounds crazy but I use hide/gelatine glue. Sets quickly and even acts as its own clamp. Look on this site for "oyster glue" or follow this:

Mix (1) 1/4 oz packet knox unflavored gelatine with 3/4 oz cold water (1:3 mix) until blended. May need to let set for 5-10 mins. Heat mixture in double boiler (or the like) until 150F. No more! Let sit and skim off bubbles/scum. Reheat to 150F and apply to work. Hold work together until set (~1-5 mins). Let set up for 1-5 hrs (makes glue set really hard).

Can be used to fill cracks, holes, blended with sawdust as a filler, can be sanded really well and removed with hot water. Also is great because has a greater shear strength than PVA glue as well has no "creep". Can be painted, stained, or clear coated better than PVA glues. Can also be removed easily with heat/water.

Comment by Travis Gaines on October 26, 2009 at 4:54am

Any tips on clamping the scarf joint when gluing without the joint squeezing apart?

Comment by Dianne Woods on October 20, 2009 at 1:44am

Shamus great videos. Thank you for sharing.

Comment by SHAMUS on September 9, 2009 at 7:27am

I AM NEW TO THIS GROUP
I HAVE A 3 PART VIDEO
"BUILD YOUR OWN CBG BY SHAMUS 1 OF 3"
THIS MAY HELP ON YOUR FIRST CBG ENJOY
THANKS SHAMUS

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