I'm so glad I found your video. I have the same satin mahogany Martin D-15 with a crack in the treble side, and it's reassuring to learn that it can be repaired successfully. My heart stopped when I discovered that crack.
@@Barringtonjohnbruce Just checked out your Fixing a Top Crack in an acoustic Guitar. Really clean cleating work. Totally going to use this on a collector Yamaha FG 331 if found. Subscribed!
Very nice work . We have a cello with a similar crack and will be doing something like this procedure. Thanks for the video. What do you charge for a repair like this ?
Wow. I have the same model w the same crack. I’ve already jumped in before seeing this video and closed it up with magnets and hide glue. Yikes 😬.. I now think I chose the wrong glue. Gonna add a rib/brace to try to lock the crack - thanks for this vid!
This might seem a silly/weird query, but are these size cleats ‘ big ‘ enough ? I have similar damage to a Framus 5/297 Jumbo I bought and was thinking diamond shaped cleats around 3/4” wide and possibly 1 1/4” length to accommodate the strength to put back into the body would be better ?
What you are thinking would likely be better at grabbing at more of the side wood, as they would be 2x the length than what I used. But where I was able to put glue along the crack as well as use the cleats , I have no worries about this Stewmac cleat system. Titebond has great strength and depending on how many cleats you put ,you can make it as strong as you want . Too much wood/size of a cleat, will deaden the sound on a top/back crack. This is less critical on the sides. So what you are suggesting could possibly be as good if not better -yes. Thanks for watching and good luck!!
Sorry I didn't see this sooner. What I may do if I'm filling the hole in spruce ,is to sand (with 220 grit) some scrap spruce, then mix it with titebond or any carpenters glue, and fill the hole with this paste you just made. Then wipe the surface with a damp cloth and let dry. Here are improved spool clamps. www.stewmac.com/luthier-tools-and-supplies/types-of-tools/clamps/stewmac-spool-clamps-set-of-6/
The string is right in the middle of the crack, and once the glue is dry pull the string out from the inside, through the soundhole, then find a suitable material to fill the hole (glue mixed with sawdust will work) The hole is just the size of a small e string.Thanks for watching Kevin
You could cut spruce like this into diamond shapes for patches as well.- www.stewmac.com/tonewoods/shop-tonewood-by-instrument/acoustic-guitar-wood/braces-and-blocks-and-blanks-for-acoustic-guitar/spruce-patching-wood---set-of-3/
I love this stuff! Killer work…I could watch & learn these skills endlessly. A true craft
Thanks Wayne !!!
I'm so glad I found your video. I have the same satin mahogany Martin D-15 with a crack in the treble side, and it's reassuring to learn that it can be repaired successfully. My heart stopped when I discovered that crack.
Genuine craftsmen are a rarity in today's throw-away world. Great to watch a professional.
Thanks Mark !
excellent result...thanks for showing
you're welcome !
Nice Job Jamie!!!!!
Excellent work! Thanks for sharing.
You're Welcome !!!
Just the technique I was searching for after seeing wire through a cleat in a book that I have misplaced. Love the tuner clamps!
It really is a great ,and easy technique. Thanks for watching Shaun !
@@Barringtonjohnbruce Just checked out your Fixing a Top Crack in an acoustic Guitar. Really clean cleating work. Totally going to use this on a collector Yamaha FG 331 if found. Subscribed!
@@shauncahoon9004 Thanks ...I appreciate it
so so clever and useful! thank you so much!
You're welcome - Glad it helped !!!
i have the same problem with my guitar. ty mate.
You're welcome !!!
Me too. Hey man, do you play the "oud"??
Very nice work . We have a cello with a similar crack and will be doing something like this procedure. Thanks for the video. What do you charge for a repair like this ?
Thanks. Good luck with the Cello. I can't remember - likely 3+ hours of work.
Wow. I have the same model w the same crack. I’ve already jumped in before seeing this video and closed it up with magnets and hide glue. Yikes 😬.. I now think I chose the wrong glue. Gonna add a rib/brace to try to lock the crack - thanks for this vid!
Hot hide glue should be very strong. The extra bracing will be a good Idea too. Thanks for watching !
This might seem a silly/weird query, but are these size cleats ‘ big ‘ enough ? I have similar damage to a Framus 5/297 Jumbo I bought and was thinking diamond shaped cleats around 3/4” wide and possibly 1 1/4” length to accommodate the strength to put back into the body would be better ?
What you are thinking would likely be better at grabbing at more of the side wood, as they would be 2x the length than what I used. But where I was able to put glue along the crack as well as use the cleats , I have no worries about this Stewmac cleat system. Titebond has great strength and depending on how many cleats you put ,you can make it as strong as you want . Too much wood/size of a cleat, will deaden the sound on a top/back crack. This is less critical on the sides. So what you are suggesting could possibly be as good if not better -yes. Thanks for watching and good luck!!
I have a gaping hole near the edge and the back of my washburn is that fix able with a new skin and paint
Great video. How do you manage to fill/hide the hole left by the string? Where can I get those spool clamps style? Thanks in advance
Sorry I didn't see this sooner. What I may do if I'm filling the hole in spruce ,is to sand (with 220 grit) some scrap spruce, then mix it with titebond or any carpenters glue, and fill the hole with this paste you just made. Then wipe the surface with a damp cloth and let dry. Here are improved spool clamps. www.stewmac.com/luthier-tools-and-supplies/types-of-tools/clamps/stewmac-spool-clamps-set-of-6/
@@Barringtonjohnbruce Thanks!
Does the string for the cleat go through the crack if so how do you remove it without disturbing the cured glue
The string is right in the middle of the crack, and once the glue is dry pull the string out from the inside, through the soundhole, then find a suitable material to fill the hole (glue mixed with sawdust will work) The hole is just the size of a small e string.Thanks for watching Kevin
Do you know where I can purchase the wood cleats? I have looked online and haven't found the round shaped cleats in various wood types.
This is what I used - www.stewmac.com/luthier-tools-and-supplies/types-of-tools/clamps/stewmac-crack-repair-tools/
You could cut spruce like this into diamond shapes for patches as well.- www.stewmac.com/tonewoods/shop-tonewood-by-instrument/acoustic-guitar-wood/braces-and-blocks-and-blanks-for-acoustic-guitar/spruce-patching-wood---set-of-3/
What is all that black spatter on the outside of that guitar? it reminds me of canned car undercoating
If I remember correctly ,I think he told me it was from one of the outfits used in the shows he did. Some type of plastic like gunk.
is that just a simple plug cutter? or is this a special one creating these angled cuts? thanks
www.stewmac.com/luthier-tools-and-supplies/types-of-tools/clamps/stewmac-crack-repair-tools/
Does titebond wash off easily? It says it’s water proof…
Yes ....wipes off easily and is waterproof when dry
@@Barringtonjohnbruce Thanks, so you won’t be able to wipe it off when it’s dry then?
@@ALightOn Correct .
@@Barringtonjohnbruce Thanks!