Australian/New Zealand Luthiers Forum

Thanks everyone for discussing the pros and cons of using different glues and methods. At the end of the day I just do not want a repeat of No 1, so am determined to give the epoxy a try. I understand I need to watch the clamping pressure . Is there any special preparation needed for the fingerboard...

But ... it dries out, no? What did Torres, Hauser, CF Martin, Selmer blah blab blah use? Did they have problems with back bow? I had a lot of problems getting my first to play half decent so wanted to reduce as many potential problems as possible . I believe the experience of long time builders is ...

Thanks everyone for your welcome and advice . This time I am stuck with the two way rod from LMI . It has a square section that sits flush with the fingerboard gluing surface. I don't really want to deepen the slot as the neck is at final size . I can now see the benefit of using a rod with a filler...

Hi just wanting some advice as to which brand /type of epoxy to use for gluing the fingerboard . I have seen on other forums "West Systems".
Is this available here in OZ or is there a local equivalent? Also how does one stop the epoxy from messing with the truss rod? Thanks .

Craig.