I prefer to use an extremely thin viscosity super glue. It dries quite literally in seconds, I just let capillary action pull it under the fret. Everything has to be in place before applying this type of glue. The benefit I get is I can keep working and moving to the next steps. I can level the frets just minutes after installation, and I'm confident when I hammer the next fret that the previous one doesn't move. I do also believe it helps the instrument resonate better, it dries very hard and makes a good solid connection between the fret and the wood. I have used thicker glues like fish glue or even wood glue. With those I would apply glue first and then install frets. With this method the glues need hours, or even overnight to cure. Also, when using these types I prefer to clamp the frets with something like the radius beam until the glue is fully cured. I also feel like other glue types sort of encase the fret, but aren't really bonded to it. I prefer the good solid connection the superglue, or CA glue, provides.
Good to know. Thanks for the comment This is actually one of the few videos where I DON'T talk. Usually I do narrate what is going on. Just doing a little experimenting to find out which type of content people would like more. If anyone else reads this, please let me know, your feedback is welcome as well. I will make a video at some point that explains fretwork in more detail. Thank you for watching Bryant
Great video!
Thanks!
Great job davey, ma joe taught you well.
Why are you putting the glue on after you tap in the fret? Came out good, just curious about the method.
I prefer to use an extremely thin viscosity super glue. It dries quite literally in seconds, I just let capillary action pull it under the fret. Everything has to be in place before applying this type of glue. The benefit I get is I can keep working and moving to the next steps. I can level the frets just minutes after installation, and I'm confident when I hammer the next fret that the previous one doesn't move. I do also believe it helps the instrument resonate better, it dries very hard and makes a good solid connection between the fret and the wood.
I have used thicker glues like fish glue or even wood glue. With those I would apply glue first and then install frets. With this method the glues need hours, or even overnight to cure. Also, when using these types I prefer to clamp the frets with something like the radius beam until the glue is fully cured.
I also feel like other glue types sort of encase the fret, but aren't really bonded to it. I prefer the good solid connection the superglue, or CA glue, provides.
Would have been nice to have talked about what is being done. Show with out tell.
Good to know. Thanks for the comment
This is actually one of the few videos where I DON'T talk. Usually I do narrate what is going on.
Just doing a little experimenting to find out which type of content people would like more. If anyone else reads this, please let me know, your feedback is welcome as well.
I will make a video at some point that explains fretwork in more detail.
Thank you for watching Bryant