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I'm binding my first cedar topped guitar. On previous builds I've glued the binding on with superglue - after sealing the channel with shellac, of course.

So, can I do the same with cedar, or do I need to use a different glue? The cedar seems much softer and absorbent and I just wanted to be sure I don't get any superglue wicking into the top.

just did a koa and cedar and like all other binding, did it with ca. don't even seal the channels, but not bad idea if want,just never have had a problem with ca and binding with any wood

Ditto as with Stan. Just did a sealed cedar top with ca and had no problems.

Same thing, mahogany/cedar OM, sealed the channel with shellac and used bocote bindings with CA - no problems.

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David White, Toronto

"All my favourite singers can't sing."

I bound no 3 with Hot hide glue and it was a charm to use, did'n need to use shellac in the channels.

Thanks guys!

The CA viscosity makes a difference here. The Stew-Mac thin and medium have worked well for me, but I have witnessed another brand wicking in vigorously - even into denser spruces like Red. It may not be visible until you apply a finish.

Sealing with shellac should do the trick, but still worth a quick experiment or using a little caution. It's no fun to retop a guitar at this point in construction.

Personally, I still prefer Titebond for all my binding. Wicking in CA is an established technique, but I've never warmed up to it.

Steve