rubis Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 [attachment=136591:DSC05506.JPG] Whilst tapping in a truss rod on this neck, intended for a 5 string build, it split just behind the 1st fret. Its a kind of sharks mouth shape and extends for 30mm between the two walnut stringers. On closer inspection of the truss rod channel, there is only about 2mm thickness of wood at that point. I do intend to put a 2mm black veneer in between the neck and the fingerboard, running the length of the neck and headstock and I wondered if the neck would be ok to repair with Titebond, or if its off to the scrap bin with it All advice welcome, Harry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3below Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 Very thin / runny superglue, combined with careful clamping. At this stage you may save it so it must be worth a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Foxen Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 Even if you can't, don't bin it, a neck that is already a gonner is useful for experimenting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icastle Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 If it's only a 2mm thick shard then it's probably repairable. I'd slide a stanley knife blade in there and gently prise it up (gently being the operative word here - you want to create a 'working space', not split the wood off or make the shard longer than it already is) and then get plenty of wood glue down there. Clamp it, wipe off the excess and leave it for a day. Wood glue is rather good - it has some pliability and dries stronger than the original wood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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