Nut Job - Super Glue 'n Baking Powder...

[PaulThePlug]

The nut slots on my J Bitsa neck were a bit low, particularly the A and D... giving a buzz when played open... So finaly got around to doing something about it. Seen the 'ol Super Glue and Bi Carb mentioned and vids on Youtube, so gave it a go.

Masked it up... Mixed it up...

Built it up...

Sanded Flat... Slotted with Needle Files

Sanded the slots smooth and pencil lead to lube...

Sorted!

You can make out the 'Clearer Build Up'...

If in doubt give it a go!

Edited April 29, 2022 by PaulThePlug

[Velarian]

That’s a much neater job than my previous ham-fisted attempt. 😂

 

Actually, you’ve just reminded me that my bodge was supposed to be temporary until I fitted a new nut. I have the nut but never got around to fitting it.  I must make the effort. 

[PaulThePlug]

Thanks - happy with the outcome with general tools... no fret files. Learned a bit from 'Nutting' the acoustic i got.

Was looking at getting a brass nut, but thought i'd give a 'build up' a go...

Still got to strip the J Bitsa down and have a go at the Neon Hydro-Dip paint job when the weather warms up...

And my Rick-o-like has just been shipped, so waiting on that, which i expect will need a little fettle...

Edited April 29, 2022 by PaulThePlug

[Jean-Luc Pickguard]

good job! I have also had success using white milliput to build up the nut slots on a guitar and then file down after leaving it to set overnight.

[Newfoundfreedom]

Tidy. 👍

[Maude]

Nice neat job.

 

Is that T. E. Stockwell's tone baking powder? 

It makes my muffins sound great. 

 

😉👍

[PaulThePlug]

On 04/05/2022 at 18:40, Maude said:

Nice neat job.

 

Is that T. E. Stockwell's tone baking powder? 

It makes my muffins sound great. 

 

😉👍

Yep... I used to like Squidgy Black in my Muffins and a Speed Laced cup cake like Icing...

But alas those days are gone...

Edited May 5, 2022 by PaulThePlug

[Buddster]

Nice neat job. 

Got to ask though, what is the chrome device you're using to hold the strings back with? I've not seen that before and looks very handy to have. Or is it part of the neck brace? 

[Maude]

15 hours ago, Buddster said:

Nice neat job. 

Got to ask though, what is the chrome device you're using to hold the strings back with? I've not seen that before and looks very handy to have. Or is it part of the neck brace? 

 

String spreaders or holders. 

 

Linky

 

 

Edited May 7, 2022 by Maude

[PaulThePlug]

Yep them things... couple of quid on ali express, got em with a pair of fret guards / shields... handy for 0000 Wire wool n Polishing the frets and (whisper...) lemon oil on a rosewood board.

 

bend a thin bit of metal and wrap in electrical tape... nowt special.

and for a fret guard, cut an old store card or credit card in half and then tape leaving a fret gap...

Edited May 8, 2022 by PaulThePlug