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Hesh
If you want to soak, a 3' length of PVC pipe with
a end cap glued to one end makes a nice soaker.
I spray mine and pre-bend on my hot pipe.
Hope this helps.

Tom

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I always soak mine in the sink, warm water, for about 30 seconds each. then pull them out, and lay them kerfed side down on paper towels to let the excess water drain out. Then I go right to the rims.

Note: I have only done this with reverse Kerfing, mahogany, cedar and spruce.LanceK39018.6109143519

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Lance@LuthiersForum.com

Hesh, I know you've got it done now, but I don't actually soak the whole of the reverse kerf linings, but just apply some hot water to the face until it soaks through to where the kerfing start. That way the part being glued stays dry, and doesn't dilute my HHG as I apply it, but the kerfing becomes flexible. I only do this from the start of the upper bout curve to the end of the waist, the lower bout has never given me any trouble. Haven't broken one yet.

Colin

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Side bender for me...I don't want to have damp liners against the sides nor do I want any water to interfere with hide glue that I use. Do I have any proof...no...just went a different way that has always worked for me.

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JJ
Napa, CA
http://www.DonohueGuitars.com

[QUOTE=Colin S] Hesh, I know you've got it done now, but I don't actually soak the whole of the reverse kerf linings, but just apply some hot water to the face until it soaks through to where the kerfing start. That way the part being glued stays dry, and doesn't dilute my HHG as I apply it, but the kerfing becomes flexible. I only do this from the start of the upper bout curve to the end of the waist, the lower bout has never given me any trouble. Haven't broken one yet.

Colin[/QUOTE]

Colin, I think thats a great idea!! Thanks

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Peter M.
Cornerstone Guitars
http://www.cornerstoneukes.com

guys,
if i'm using titebond with the linings, will the water interfere with the glue bond, or just slow down the initial tack and set up?
phil

Phil beat me to it...

What kind of glue are you using for the kerf glue ups Hesh?

...and everyone else?

Hesh...just apply HHG & clamp in 3-4" segments...piece of cake. Clamp the entire liner in place dry first...remove clamps...brush HHG under the liner...reposition the section and re-clamp.

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JJ
Napa, CA
http://www.DonohueGuitars.com

As JJ says just apply the HHG to a 3-4" section and clamp, then glue the next section. Before you know it you've reached the end!

ColinColin S39019.2132407407

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