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I'm working on my first guitar.  I was a little overly ambitious and glued the heel block to the neck.  After the glue was really dry, I realized that I had forgotten to plane the headstock.  Naturally, when I planed it, the line for the intersection of the neck and headstock moved about 1/4".  That meant that the the heel block was not in the right spot.  I know it is only 1/4" off but I want it perfect.  The problem is that I can't get the glue to loosen up.  I'm heating the joint in an oven on about 200 degrees farenheit and it won't budge.  I'm worried about cooking the wood!  Is there a better, easier, smarter way to break the bond?  I thought about putting some water on it but I'm afraid it will stain the wood.

Thanks

Use steam. Hide glue needs damp heat to break free.

Al

Thanks Peebels.  Steam did the job. 

Welcome to the forum, Rodney.

Ron

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Really!  I've never used or even heard of hide glue before this project.  I'm impressed.