Lifting block inlays

[gub]

A couple of block inlays are lifting on my jag , seems to be just one edge on both but enough to sound hollow underneath when I tap them , a bit like blown plaster on a wall I suppose , is it just a matter of lifting one edge with a craft knife and getting some wood glue under? Don't want to end up snapping them ! Or should I get it looked at by a luthier ? What you think ?

[MrFingers]

I shouldn't use woodglue, but Epoxy.

[brensabre79]

I would say if you are in any doubt whatsoever, at least go and see a luthier for a quote before you get the kitchen knives and araldite out - or it could go horribly wrong!

I saw a photoblog online about someone who did this to an acoustic and they had to replace the blocks in the end because they did crack as they were lifting them. Depends on the material though, not sure if the Jag ones are plastic or abalone...

[gub]

Cheers , yes I will get it looked at by someone who knows what they are doing , don't want to end up having to replace any of them

[Mr. Foxen]

Have to make up some sort of caul with the right curve in to clamp them down after putting glue under.

[gub]

Got it sorted in the end by a local guy who does repairs , done a great job and also a fret polish while he was at it and all for £13.00 !