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WalterK

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Posted: Tue Jun 14, 2005 3:13 am

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Hi Folks,
What are my choices for Glue to set fret position markers ?
Can I buy it from most hardware stores?
Thanks,
Walter

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John Mayes

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Posted: Tue Jun 14, 2005 3:20 am

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like the pearl/abalone dots? Thin super glue works good for them. You
can get that anywhere...almost

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Mattia Valente

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Posted: Tue Jun 14, 2005 4:27 am

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I second the superglue. Used to get stewmac's, but any will do, really.

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Dave Rector

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Posted: Tue Jun 14, 2005 4:42 am

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I use the superglue as well. Just put the dot in the hole, wick some superglue in around it, any you be done.

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LanceK

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Posted: Tue Jun 14, 2005 5:07 am

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I also use super glue, the very thin stuff, BUT you can also use plain elmers glue or wood glue works fine too.

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tippie53

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Posted: Tue Jun 14, 2005 7:17 am

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I use duco or super glue on plastic and elmers on pearl. Depends what is closer to my hand at the time
john hall

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Josh H

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Posted: Tue Jun 14, 2005 11:57 pm

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Super glue.

Josh

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Tim McKnight

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Posted: Thu Jun 16, 2005 2:25 am

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Here's my method when I install plastic styrene rod type markers:

Get an empty pop (or soda can depending from which part of the country you hail from), rinse it out and invert the can on your bench so the bottom [dish side] is facing up. Put a drop of CA on the can bottom and dip your fret marker rod into the glue. Insert the rod into the [pre drilled] hole and cut it off with side cuts. Repeat until you are done. Spritz with accelerator or let CA dry on its own. Level dot stubs with a file and sand smooth.

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