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Author:  mike-p [ Sun Jun 26, 2022 9:55 am ]
Post subject:  Internal shot of cedar crack

Sorry I had to start a new thread to attach the photo. Looks like a patch there previously and the x loose. Crack runs out from x beside finger brace.Image

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Author:  joshnothing [ Sun Jun 26, 2022 3:44 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Internal shot of cedar crack

In terms of fixing the brace, you need to get into that gap between X brace and soundboard and clean out any old dry glue and dirt. Feeler gauges with sandpaper stuck on can help, or I often use cut up bits of old worn out dozuki saw plate - they’re thin and the teeth have minimal set and scrape glue out well. Then you can slide glue in there (again, use something like a feeler gauge to work it into the gap), clamp and clean up.

Then proceed as Barry advised in your other thread.

Author:  mike-p [ Sun Jun 26, 2022 4:11 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Internal shot of cedar crack

Brilliant thankyou, I've been failing to get started on this out of fear (well, and lack of time!) For ages now. I picked that little patch off with my fingernail. Brace first, then patch the crack! This is my sister's and she's currently without a guitar so she'll be so pleased.

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