Cleaning squeeze out

[John Peters]

I have always put the back on the sides before the top and cleaning the glue inside is very easy.  Makes for a nice clean box when looking through the sound hole.  I would like to glue on my top first this time.  Once the box is closed, how do you clean up the squeeze out on the inside of the back for a clean appearance?

I know the easiest way is to not have any squeeze out in the first place, but I error on the side of squeeze out as opposed to not enough glue.  I haven't perfected the ability to have "just the right amount" of glue.

[johnc.marple]

Just get more confident in using less glue, it does work if you have a good fit 

[Paul McEvoy]

Yeah less and less glue, get very mindful about keeping it consistent.  Long q tips. 

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[Doug Shaker]

Yes, less glue, but I have found that when I go too far down that path, I am re-gluing braces later, sometimes

having to take the back of the guitar off to make sure I can get it right.

But I have also found that two surfaces with glue on them, will easily bond securely, even if the glue layers on

each side are relatively thin.  I have also found that the watercolor brushes known as "scrubbers" are really

perfect for applying Titebond.

https://www.cheapjoes.com/catalog/product/view/id/26765/s/cheap-joe-s-fritch-scrubber-brushes/

So now my ideal practice is

   check the brace for fit, location and clamping

   paint a layer of glue on the back of the brace

   paint a layer of glue on the back of the brace

   place and clamp the brace

I don't always do it, but I often regret it when I do not.  Thus is the manner in which I learn.

Doug [That happened to a friend of mine, once...] Shaker

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[John Peters]

Why had I not thought about long q-tips?  I some times forget about the obvious, that's why I come here.

[Paul McEvoy]

They are ok. They don't have a lot of leverage.  

Maybe a long stick with a sponge would be better. 

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[barry...@gmail.com]

Hmmm…I always thought they were for cleaning both ears from one side…

In His Name - 

Barry

On Jun 16, 2024, at 8:42 AM, John Peters <johnpe...@gmail.com> wrote:

Why had I not thought about long q-tips?  I some times forget about the obvious, that's why I come here.

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[Eric Thompson]

I use straws for cleaning squeeze out. I used regular and jumbo.   Works very well

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[barry...@gmail.com]

Interesting idea…I guess toxicity isn’t an issue, just rinse your mouth out a lot…😎

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Barry

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[Eric Thompson]

I hope you are just joking, and use it with titebond, not CA glues, and no mouth involved 

In Jesus Christ name

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[John Peters]

Straws seem like they wold be good as well.  

[Joe Shuter]

I use a really long screwdriver and a damp paper towel for cleaning up squeeze out. I can reach all the way to the end block on my ukuleles. I always put the top on first. Scooter

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