Rosewood Fretboard Question

:rolleyes:I am about finished with a fret job that I used super glue on. A slight amout of glue got on the rosewood. No problem, I just scrapped and sanded it down.
Now I'm wondering if I should put sanding sealer on the fretboard:rolleyes: to keep the pores from soaking up oil and dirt ? Thanks

Just a little fret board Oil. Lemon Oil is standard.

I find it easiest to get the Dunlop 02, which is what I use, I like the easy to use dispenser on the bottle.

Guy
:-)

?! Have you used Super glue before ? It would seem that it wouldn't stick to both materials and set too fast to get the fret in place.

Most of the people doing frets that choose to use superglue clamp the frets down and let the superglue wick under the fret through capillary action.

Otherwise you would have a difficult time getting it to work.

I don't use glue on my frets normally, but some do!

I've been doing fret jobs for decades with hyde glue with good results but wanted to try super glue. In the past I would apply the glue first , then press the fret in place, then wipe off the excess. This time I decided to "hammer" the frets in and super glue them afterwards (Capillary Action). I am happy with the results. Have also used and still use "Orange Glo Oil" on Rosewood and Ebony boards. I just want someone here to tell me not to use sanding sealer on the board, otherwise I'll report back soon with the results. Thanks All.

I'm not sure sealer would work w rosewood. Wouldn't the oils thwart it ? I have a Cocobolo neck I put Epoxy paint on and after awhile the oil dissolved it into gunk.

OK. Now we're getting somewhere. I have an old junk neck that maybe I should try first, Duh. Before fretting the thing, I had to do some much sanding to level the board so it's very dry. I don't think there could be much oil left in it. But that's why I'm asking. I have been wrong in the past, only problem is the past is hard to remember. I think it was fun, but I just can say for sure. :confused: Thanks !

My Cocobolo actually seemed dry too, so there might be some oil left. I made the mistake of checking how my hand held sander was doing as I shaped the neck without my googles on, and got blasted in the eyes. My face swole up, my eyes closed up and I had to get shot up w Adrenaline at the hospital.