Glue removal.

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On the project Starfire I'm working on, some nimrod slathered what appears to be, wood glue of some sort over the neck joint. The joint appears to be solid, just that the lacquer cracked. I chiseled off as much as I could with a blade, but there is some residual glue that needs to come off. What can I use that won't ruin the lacquer?

 

[fronobulax]

Some wood glues are water soluble. Is this one?

 

[wileypickett]

De-Glue Goo -- dissolves water-based glue.

De-Glue Goo | stewmac.com

Amazing solvent dissolves waterbase glues! A labor-saving way to strip old dried hide glue, Titebond or white glue from neck joint surfaces, fingerboards and bridges before regluing.

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This one dried clear instead of yellowish, so that makes me think it's probably just regular just regular glue. I just don't know about putting water on the neck of a guitar and trying to soak it off.

 

[fronobulax]

This one dried clear instead of yellowish, so that makes me think it's probably just regular just regular glue. I just don't know about putting water on the neck of a guitar and trying to soak it off.

Your guitar, but since necks are steamed off I'm not sure I would fear using water in a controlled fashion.

 

[ruedi]

Have you kept the "leftovers" you chiseled off? maybe you could try water or warmth on these first if you fear to damage the guitar?

 

[spoox]

If the glue is hide or Elmer's glue, I always have used white vinegar. An old woodworker taught me that 50 years ago. I have used it for years to soften old glue in the joints of furniture, and quite often when the glue starts to soften, new glue can be added and the joints re-clamped to avoid having to completely knock the thing apart and clean off all the old glue. In fact, this week I'll be using it to clean out the spline grooves in some chairs I'll be re-caning. Hot water of course works, but isn't great for finished wood--I've had no problem with distilled vinegar, and not only is it cheap, but essential for mustard and collard greens!