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Glueing the frets
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RobF
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RE: Glueing the frets (in reply to mango)
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I brush a small amount of water into the slots to lubricate them, then do a level check after they are all in and tap down any that didn’t fully seat. Once I’m satisfied they are as level as possible, I clamp them firm with a caul and put a drop of thin CA on each end. It wicks into the slot and holds them tight. I don’t know if you bevel the tops of your slots, but it’s a good practice, too. It helps the frets go in cleanly and minimizes chip-out both on entry and if a fret needs to be removed. There’s no hard and fast rule that says frets must be glued, however, or which glue to use. I’ve heard of people successfully using CA, Titebond, white, epoxy, and none at all. I always dampen the area around a fret and then heat it with a soldering iron when removing, as I never know for sure how it’s been seated.
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