1.) What's the best wood to use for the neck? I'm planning on starting with something like poplar and using a nicer hardwood for the fret board. Anything wrong with that or should I use something else?
2.) What's a good, relatively inexpensive (oxymoron I know) and easily obtainable glue? Preferably something I could go to the local hardware store and get.
3.) I've seen several pics of CBG with tension type devices in the body, would you recommend this in general? Pros and cons?
That's it for now. Any and all help is appreciated.
Dan
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Justin said:
Like Wes said, Regular gorilla expands to fill crevices and things for a better bond on some projects. That expansion is the exact opposite of what you want on a wood joint because it causes poor joint connection. They make a Gorilla WOOD glue that I've had nothing but positive experiences with, though.
For a glue I use LePage® Outdoor Woodglue. Got it at Home Despot. I've built a few skin-on-frame kayaks with the stuff and have yet to have a joint fail (lots of stress and moisture on the joints too), so I figured it would work well for CBGs. No issues so far. Plus you only need to clamp it for an hour or two before continuing working.
I've found the "neck through body" design to be a very strong and functional one. Just be sure to rebate the neck under the soundboard to allow it to vibrate. I find the box rarely needs much other bracing with a big stick running right through it.
Gorilla glue expands. You don't want that. Use something like Titebond Red Label (Original) or hine/Gelatine glue
-WY
Justin said:
Everyone keeps saying don't use gorilla glue, and they're right. BUT They do make Gorilla Wood glue that I've used and it works very well. If you're gonna use it, get the one specifically for bonding wood. Titebond seems to be what most use and is probably cheaper and more available.
No I don't use one. I do a neck-thru design where the neck extends at least to the tail end of the box.
-WY
Daniel Todd said:
http://home.hiwaay.net/~jehle/cbg/tip2/four.jpg
And now that I take a second look I realize why it's there...doh :-)
Dan
-WY
Dan
2.) What's a good, relatively inexpensive (oxymoron I know) and easily obtainable glue? Preferably something I could go to the local hardware store and get.
3.) I've seen several pics of CBG with tension type devices in the body, would you recommend this in general? Pros and cons?
First off, there are no rules to CBG building. That is, there is no real 'right way' to build. DO look at other's build and ask questions. If you build and it sounds [ok or better], GREAT! If not, build again. Then build again. Either way, build again.
1. Most use oak. I use poplar. Use what you can get.
2. Titebond red label. Whatever you use, DO NOT USE GORILLA GLUE. you will be really sorry.
3. ?? What kind of a tension device are you refering to?
-WY