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  • Diane in Chicago October 29, 2010 at 10:29am
    I clamp the pieces to the table, and then clamp the joint. I make pencil lines that go across both pieces so i can match them up while clamping.



    PRH said:
    Shawn's point is well taken, scarf joints can scoot all over when clamping and drying. I've had some luck by placing clamps outside the neck (along its length) then clamping the joint itself. The outside clamps keep the joint from traveling/spreading while the joint clamp is applied.
    Paul H.

    Shawn said:
    Do not use gorilla glue it expands and makes a mess. Tightbond is the way to go. Also sprinkle a very little fine grain sand / sugar / salt on the glue to keep it from shifting. Or you could drill a small hole where two meet up under the fretboard area and pin it temparerly with a small nail let it set and pull out the nail. The key is to keep it from moving as you clamp. Good luck
  • Paul H (PRH) October 29, 2010 at 10:03am
    Shawn's point is well taken, scarf joints can scoot all over when clamping and drying. I've had some luck by placing clamps outside the neck (along its length) then clamping the joint itself. The outside clamps keep the joint from traveling/spreading while the joint clamp is applied.
    Paul H.

    Shawn said:
    Do not use gorilla glue it expands and makes a mess. Tightbond is the way to go. Also sprinkle a very little fine grain sand / sugar / salt on the glue to keep it from shifting. Or you could drill a small hole where two meet up under the fretboard area and pin it temparerly with a small nail let it set and pull out the nail. The key is to keep it from moving as you clamp. Good luck
  • Shawn October 28, 2010 at 10:03am
    Do not use gorilla glue it expands and makes a mess. Tightbond is the way to go. Also sprinkle a very little fine grain sand / sugar / salt on the glue to keep it from shifting. Or you could drill a small hole where two meet up under the fretboard area and pin it temparerly with a small nail let it set and pull out the nail. The key is to keep it from moving as you clamp. Good luck
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