Simo Posted November 9, 2004 Report Share Posted November 9, 2004 I've just ordered a couple of bookmatched 1/4" Cocobola tops. I understand from what I've read here that it requires wiping down with Naptha before glueing beacuse of the high oil content, but I stumbled across this on http://www.driskillguitars.com/ "Cocabola takes special epoxy due to its extremely high oil content. This epoxy is specially made for cocabola and has oil in the resins. I tried regular epoxy on some test boards and it delaminated. " So has anyone used this 'special' epoxy? if so who makes/sells it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drak Posted November 9, 2004 Report Share Posted November 9, 2004 Whatever you decide to use (I use lacquer thinner myself, it doesn't dry as fast as naptha does, giving me more time to wipe more oils) wipe the CRAP out of the C-B before you glue it. I mean wipe it over and over and over, don't be shy. PS, I use Titebond myself for C-B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simo Posted November 9, 2004 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2004 Cool thanks for the advice the guy next door to my workshop sprays cars so I can get some thinners for free too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dugz Ink Posted November 9, 2004 Report Share Posted November 9, 2004 (edited) This is what I use for Cocobolo, Zebrawood, and Purpleheart on my gunstocks. Brownell's Acra-Weld It's a very strong epoxy... strong enough to withstand the recoil of magnum rifles. Or you could do what Drak recommended. If it works for him, it should work for you. D~s Edited November 9, 2004 by Dugz Ink Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drak Posted November 9, 2004 Report Share Posted November 9, 2004 I don't really have any preference, if you want to use epoxy is fine by me, I was responding to the Driskill statement that sounded like you HAD to use what he recommended, which is not really true at all. But he does build some sweeeet guitars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simo Posted November 9, 2004 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2004 I think I'll go with the Titebond, I'm waiting for some to be delivered from Craft Supplies, it should of been here over 3 weeks ago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoser Rob Posted November 9, 2004 Report Share Posted November 9, 2004 See http://www.lmii.com I think they have an epoxy with oils/resins a part of the glue itself. It's designed just for such woods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Rosenberger Posted November 9, 2004 Report Share Posted November 9, 2004 I use Gorilla Glue, No complaints except for the Messy Foam when it's cured Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hy_dro66 Posted November 9, 2004 Report Share Posted November 9, 2004 Gorilla Glue works great. I use it to laminate necks and bodies. I use titebond on fret boards and headcaps. I know a highly regarded acoustic builder that uses gorilla glue on almost everything. You can get both at home depot if your itching to get it glued up right away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simo Posted November 9, 2004 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2004 Gorilla Glue works great. I use it to laminate necks and bodies. I use titebond on fret boards and headcaps. I know a highly regarded acoustic builder that uses gorilla glue on almost everything. You can get both at home depot if your itching to get it glued up right away I'm from the UK I'm not sure who stocks it Gorilla Glue over here, and I'll think I'll find a new supplier for Titebond. If any Brit's can recommend any other shops that stock it please let me know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
genbloke Posted November 10, 2004 Report Share Posted November 10, 2004 I got my titebond (and many other items) from here> poolwood The website is a bit of a maze but in my experience they are very fast to deliver, and service is good. I've had no problems with them yet. hope that helps Genbloke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simo Posted November 10, 2004 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2004 Cheers genbloke! It actually turned up this morning but I'll deffinetly give Poolewood a try in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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