Best Adhesive For Nut Installation:

[Inspector #20]

Some say super glue, some say wood glue and some like the clear gorilla glue.

What's the consensus herein???

 

[gball]

None of those, for sure!!! If you ever need to replace the nut good luck if you used superglue or Gorilla. Most nuts, if they are fitted correctly, don't need anything at all, but at most all I have ever used is a couple small drops of Elmer's school glue.

 

[syscokid]

Two pin drops of CA (super) glue between the front side of the nut and fretboard is all you need. Dont apply glue to the bottom of the nut.

 

[jtcnj]

elmers is a good choice; just enough to keep it in place but can be removed.

I use wood glue watered down / thinned a bit; just a few small dabs with a toothpick on the end of the fretboard.
I think that was from the SG forum
reminds me I have at least 1 (or more) that still need to be glued.

 

[Inspector #20]

Two pin drops of CA (super) glue between the front side of the nut and fretboard is all you need. Dont apply glue to the bottom of the nut.

So, apply to sides of nut where it meets the fretboard???

 

[syscokid]

So, apply to sides of nut where it meets the fretboard???

I've seen this in videos before. They actually apply it to the endgrain of the fretboard and then press it into place.

^^^^^ Yes, this! ^^^^^

 

[eSGEe]

 

[Cadorman]

I tried this once but my nuts had a hard time manipulating the switchblade without opposable thumbs.

Tommy Lee didn't have a problem steering a boat.

 

[iblive]

Awww nuts!!! Well ….. I was going to give a legit opinion….. and then I read the ensuing off topic responses. Forget that idea.

 

[Mitch Pearrow SJMP]

@Robert Herndon
I just put them in place no glue

 

[SG John]

I've seen this in videos before. They actually apply it to the endgrain of the fretboard and then press it into place.

@Robert Herndon
I just put them in place no glue

I prefer no glue. If I do have to use it, it's an amazingly tiny drop of Franklin's wood glue on the bottom of the nut. I always thought that if you glued it to the fingerboard, and ever needed to file any dried glue or chipped the fingerboard when removing the nut... you're screwed. You can always make accommodations for the bottom surface.

 

[Inspector #20]

@Robert Herndon
I just put them in place no glue

I have knocked them out of their slot sideways during g 2-1/2 step bends

 

[iblive]

Since we’re back on track….. I’ve only replaced one. My G400. I did use a couple drops of white glue to hold it in place. Still easy to remove if I need to.

 

[Inspector #20]

Since we’re back on track….. I’ve only replaced one. My G400. I did use a couple drops of white glue to hold it in place. Still easy to remove if I need to.

Good idea!!!!

 

[Inspector #20]

I prefer no glue. If I do have to use it, it's an amazingly tiny drop of Franklin's wood glue on the bottom of the nut. I always thought that if you glued it to the fingerboard, and ever needed to file any dried glue or chipped the fingerboard when removing the nut... you're screwed. You can always make accommodations for the bottom surface.

Good points!!!!

 

[Amp Mad Scientist]

Some say super glue, some say wood glue and some like the clear gorilla glue.

What's the consensus herein???

The less glue the better.
You need to be able to remove it easily.

 

[eSGEe]

I usually wait for @eSGEe to derail a thread before I trounce on the survivors. It's usually a pretty solid plan.

I feel like I play the Lou Gehrig to his 1927 Babe Ruth. Sometimes he cleans up before I get to the plate, but if he leaves anything on base I'm bringing it home.

you SIr are a cracked and sick human being ......... I LIKE IT!

So now I am the Bambino!?! -- The Sultan of SWAT!?!?! ...........The BIG BAM?!?!

I cna live with that --- but maybe we tweak it ?? The BIG BAM---BOOM!

 

[eSGEe]

The less glue the better.
You need to be able to remove it easily.

HA!!!!!!!!!!!
@Robert Herndon has been UNGLUED for years

Love ya Bobby -- mean it

 

[Don O]

Tommy Lee didn't have a problem steering a boat.

 

[Inspector #20]

Working on building my 44.5mm brass nut...YelloStrat has a classical width neck...