Members EdBega Posted July 20, 2018 Author Members Share Posted July 20, 2018 Thanks a lot to consider there. Was thinking melting candle wax on the bolts might be one solution. Didn't think about the washers inside so there's that also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members EdBega Posted July 20, 2018 Author Members Share Posted July 20, 2018 Been tinkering with it this is what it looks like at this point. Im working so I'll check it to see if it flushes better when I get home Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members EdBega Posted July 21, 2018 Author Members Share Posted July 21, 2018 Flushing up now even without pressure. A few bolts and the epoxy should work. Knock on wood. Should have left it alone to begin with though.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members garthman Posted July 21, 2018 Members Share Posted July 21, 2018 It will work fine. And you will have a good guitar again that will play well for years. And it will have cost very little to repair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members EdBega Posted July 21, 2018 Author Members Share Posted July 21, 2018 Appreciate the vote of confidence and I use to be better at fix it type projects but no big deal if I fudge it up either way.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members EdBega Posted July 22, 2018 Author Members Share Posted July 22, 2018 Some candle wax ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members EdBega Posted July 22, 2018 Author Members Share Posted July 22, 2018 Paper towel plugs... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members EdBega Posted July 22, 2018 Author Members Share Posted July 22, 2018 The goop.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members EdBega Posted July 22, 2018 Author Members Share Posted July 22, 2018 Cleaned up with rubbing alcohol.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members EdBega Posted July 22, 2018 Author Members Share Posted July 22, 2018 Removed the tape within 30 minutes. A little more alcohol for a small bead on goop on the bridge and the finger glue marks.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members EdBega Posted July 22, 2018 Author Members Share Posted July 22, 2018 Freeman might get a laugh out if this. One corner needed a slight amount of pressure to flush but this is a DIY fix for an inexpensive guitar so whatever works... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members garthman Posted July 22, 2018 Members Share Posted July 22, 2018 LOL - nice one - improvisation is the mother of invention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Freeman Keller Posted July 22, 2018 Members Share Posted July 22, 2018 Now I know why pyramid bridges have that little groove. Nice work, Ed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DeepEnd Posted July 22, 2018 Members Share Posted July 22, 2018 Looks good to me. Best of luck and many years of continued enjoyment of your guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members EdBega Posted July 22, 2018 Author Members Share Posted July 22, 2018 Thanks all ... sounds good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members garthman Posted July 23, 2018 Members Share Posted July 23, 2018 Great job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Freeman Keller Posted July 23, 2018 Members Share Posted July 23, 2018 Good job, Ed. I'll start sending my bridge repairs to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members EdBega Posted July 23, 2018 Author Members Share Posted July 23, 2018 Thanks guys not bad for $11 Freeman... Have bolts will travel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DeepEnd Posted July 23, 2018 Members Share Posted July 23, 2018 ^ That turned out really well. If I ever have to do a bridge repair I'll have to refer back to this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members EdBega Posted July 23, 2018 Author Members Share Posted July 23, 2018 I would only recommend it for an inexpensive guitar or at least until you've done it one time before something more precious to you. On a side note I almost got phillips head bolts but went with hex bolts thankfully because they had to be wrenched out since the epoxy went up above the wax line due to the paper towel plugs by creating a seal of sort. On the plus side I don't see a drip of epoxy inside the box as a result of the plugs... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Grant Harding Posted July 25, 2018 Members Share Posted July 25, 2018 Great job! Well done team Bega! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Freeman Keller Posted July 25, 2018 Members Share Posted July 25, 2018 The plugs were a great idea. Did you have to clean the holes out or were you able to just pop the plugs out. I usually have to ream glue out of the holes to get the pins to seat correctly. And yes, it is frequently necessary to reach inside with a box end wrench and unscrew the bolts - having standard hex heads makes it much easier. You could have also put the head of the bolts on the outside and screwed wing nuts on the inside but I think it is easier to have the bolts sticking out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members EdBega Posted July 25, 2018 Author Members Share Posted July 25, 2018 The plugs soaked up the epoxy pretty good so had to drill them but went under drill bit size and then used a small rats tail file on all six holes. Think it was less than a fifteen minute job. An allen wrench bolt inside the box might be a better way less fumbling than a wrench though a small ratchet wrench would work on the hex bolts better than the small wrench I used. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members EdBega Posted July 25, 2018 Author Members Share Posted July 25, 2018 Great job! Well done team Bega! Great team members... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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