What glue is best?

fongie · Feb 25, 2015

Hi, I have a Martin 0 uke I purchased secondhand a while back. The problem is, there is a 11/2" separation occurring on the bottom back of the upper bout of the body.

I want to apply glue from the inside of the body through the soundhole. What glue is the best to use? Any wood glue okay to use?

Cheers guys

BlackBearUkes · Feb 27, 2015

It is always best to use the same glue the uke was originally made with. If it were me, I would use Hide glue and don't over do it, clean up any squeeze out.

fongie said:
Hi, I have a Martin 0 uke I purchased secondhand a while back. The problem is, there is a 11/2" separation occurring on the bottom back of the upper bout of the body.

I want to apply glue from the inside of the body through the soundhole. What glue is the best to use? Any wood glue okay to use?

Cheers guys

fongie · Feb 27, 2015

Cheers Blackbearuke

Mutantmoose · Feb 27, 2015

second to hide glue, but you have to know how to use it.
White glue, believe it or not, is also acceptable. It moves a little, which can be good for a crack. It also cleans up pretty easy. BUT, if you use it, you won't be able to get it out of the crack later if it separates again.

What glue is best?

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