Split neck

Vunz · July 2nd, 2003, 06:51 AM

Hi

in the process of building a guitar i attached a neck to the body. While doing so one of the screws didnt went in straight (and thanks to the speed with which an eletric power tool goes) and the neckwood split.
First the split was inly running between two screws but now it starts growing a little.
How to repair the neck, any ideas?

Vincent

Steven · July 2nd, 2003, 07:56 AM

Don´t use an electric power drill on your guitar (a good advice, just a little late I guess). Those tools are much to powerfull. There is no screws on the guitar that needs that kind of force, you will just cause damage. Now that I´ve been a real wise guy I´ll leave the advice on repairing that crack to others whith more experience than me. God luck!

Vunz · July 3rd, 2003, 05:04 AM

I was just being lazy.

Next time i wont use those tools (i think... 8) )
Vincent

rebelern · July 3rd, 2003, 06:48 AM

I really know how you must feel about this mistake the only answer is to obtain another neck.
To look at a split a split each day and imagine??? it is growing is just not my idea of enjoying my guitar.
Your not the only one to make an error, I have made many and learnt from each,and no doubt make more.
Just bad luck mate!.

ernie.

Steven · July 3rd, 2003, 07:57 AM

Trial and error is one of the most effective ways to learn something. I guess it can also be one of the most expensive to... I hope you can fix it without buying a new neck. Good luck!

gtrman911 · July 3rd, 2003, 10:20 AM

GET wood glue, like Elmers(white or wood).

get a clamp and squeeze the neck at the end of the split so it doesn't split any more while fixing!! don't forget to use pads or spacers so your clamps don't mar the neck

next.... *gently* re-install the screw until the wood starts to split/open.

get the wood glue and ooze inside the split, even push it in...maybe use a toothpick or a pin. DO NOT DISTURB THE WOOD GRAINS OR FIBERS. you want it to go back exactly the way it split!!!!

then remove the screw and clamp the neck together tightly. if done right, the glue should ooze out as you squeeze/clamp.

after wiping away the excess glue completely, let it set for 24 hours

then maybe get some .00000 steel wool and lightly sand

KEYWORDS ARE; GENTLY, SLOWLY, CLAMP PADS

Vunz · July 3rd, 2003, 11:10 AM

As long as none of the: GENTLY, SLOWLY, CLAMP PADS are electrically powered i should be able to do this.
Thanks Vincent

Kevin · July 3rd, 2003, 11:31 AM

Another option would be either the medium (preferable) or thin viscosity Hot Stuff glues....

The super glues may be easier to get down into the cracks, as they're thinner, and will hold as well as the wood glue.

You do not have to throw the neck away....

I had a 22 fret maple neck once (had the extension for the 22nd fret) and bumped the end getting it out of the box. It broke the extension off cleanly at the 22nd fret -- wood was very thin there.... Anyway, I took some Hot Stuff and coated both sides of the break, stuck them together, stuck the fret back in, and held them together for a couple of minutes with finger pressure. I had to level that fret with the others, but the extension was as solid (more, I suppose) as it had ever been....

rebelern · July 3rd, 2003, 07:26 PM

if my earlier post misled you?,and thanks guys for the info about the types and application of Glues to use,I will check around and see if they are available here for future reference,this forum is sure great .

ernie.

July 2nd, 2003, 06:51 AM	#1 (permalink)
Vunz Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Netherlands Posts: 261 17 Photos	Split neck Hi in the process of building a guitar i attached a neck to the body. While doing so one of the screws didnt went in straight (and thanks to the speed with which an eletric power tool goes) and the neckwood split. First the split was inly running between two screws but now it starts growing a little. How to repair the neck, any ideas? Vincent __________________ - Mostly harmless -

July 2nd, 2003, 07:56 AM	#2 (permalink)
Steven Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sweden Posts: 511	Sorry Don´t use an electric power drill on your guitar (a good advice, just a little late I guess). Those tools are much to powerfull. There is no screws on the guitar that needs that kind of force, you will just cause damage. Now that I´ve been a real wise guy I´ll leave the advice on repairing that crack to others whith more experience than me. God luck!

July 3rd, 2003, 05:04 AM	#3 (permalink)
Vunz Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Netherlands Posts: 261 17 Photos	I was just being lazy. Next time i wont use those tools (i think... 8) ) Vincent __________________ - Mostly harmless -

July 3rd, 2003, 06:48 AM	#4 (permalink)
rebelern Tele-Holic Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Swampyville, Australia. Posts: 896	hard way to learn. I really know how you must feel about this mistake the only answer is to obtain another neck. To look at a split a split each day and imagine??? it is growing is just not my idea of enjoying my guitar. Your not the only one to make an error, I have made many and learnt from each,and no doubt make more. Just bad luck mate!. ernie.

July 3rd, 2003, 07:57 AM	#5 (permalink)
Steven Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sweden Posts: 511	Gosh... Trial and error is one of the most effective ways to learn something. I guess it can also be one of the most expensive to... I hope you can fix it without buying a new neck. Good luck!

July 3rd, 2003, 10:20 AM	#6 (permalink)
gtrman911 Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Camelot Posts: 1,168 7 Photos	OUCH! GET wood glue, like Elmers(white or wood). get a clamp and squeeze the neck at the end of the split so it doesn't split any more while fixing!! don't forget to use pads or spacers so your clamps don't mar the neck next.... gently re-install the screw until the wood starts to split/open. get the wood glue and ooze inside the split, even push it in...maybe use a toothpick or a pin. DO NOT DISTURB THE WOOD GRAINS OR FIBERS. you want it to go back exactly the way it split!!!! then remove the screw and clamp the neck together tightly. if done right, the glue should ooze out as you squeeze/clamp. after wiping away the excess glue completely, let it set for 24 hours then maybe get some .00000 steel wool and lightly sand KEYWORDS ARE; GENTLY, SLOWLY, CLAMP PADS __________________ My opinion is worth what you paid for it.

July 3rd, 2003, 11:10 AM	#7 (permalink)
Vunz Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Netherlands Posts: 261 17 Photos	As long as none of the: GENTLY, SLOWLY, CLAMP PADS are electrically powered i should be able to do this. Thanks Vincent __________________ - Mostly harmless -

July 3rd, 2003, 11:31 AM	#8 (permalink)
Kevin Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Terre Haute, IN Posts: 2,967	Another option Another option would be either the medium (preferable) or thin viscosity Hot Stuff glues.... The super glues may be easier to get down into the cracks, as they're thinner, and will hold as well as the wood glue. You do not have to throw the neck away.... I had a 22 fret maple neck once (had the extension for the 22nd fret) and bumped the end getting it out of the box. It broke the extension off cleanly at the 22nd fret -- wood was very thin there.... Anyway, I took some Hot Stuff and coated both sides of the break, stuck them together, stuck the fret back in, and held them together for a couple of minutes with finger pressure. I had to level that fret with the others, but the extension was as solid (more, I suppose) as it had ever been....

July 3rd, 2003, 07:26 PM	#9 (permalink)
rebelern Tele-Holic Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Swampyville, Australia. Posts: 896	Vincent sorry ..... if my earlier post misled you?,and thanks guys for the info about the types and application of Glues to use,I will check around and see if they are available here for future reference,this forum is sure great . ernie.