Gibson's ABS binding glue and method

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Ray Ussery
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Gibson's ABS binding glue and method

Post by Ray Ussery » Tue Dec 10, 2013 10:58 pm

Here's a Video I ran across, sneak over to 17:40 and watch their binding operation...any idea what they are using for adhesive? Takes 24 hours to set? How about the wrapping? Interesting for a "Nu-Be"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zEiiDa0twNM

John Link
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Re: Gibson's ABS binding glue and method

Post by John Link » Wed Dec 11, 2013 5:03 am

If they used an acetone type glue it does take about 24 hours for the plastic to return to its initial hardness.

From the video, it looked like the guy doing the wrapping did it so fast - probably due to the fact he does it day in and day out - that he could not tape in the same amount of time. The fact it has PR value is just icing on the cake.
John

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Re: Gibson's ABS binding glue and method

Post by Tim Benware » Wed Dec 11, 2013 9:50 am

I have twill tape to wrap with but it is amazing to me that they can get the binding to have no gaps with such large spaces between the tape wraps.
I've "Ben-Had" again!
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Re: Gibson's ABS binding glue and method

Post by Herman » Wed Dec 11, 2013 12:43 pm

Of the different kind of plastics I used, ABS is the most easy and forgiving binding.
I glue it just with plain acetone. Put acetone in the channel and on the binding. Let it dissolve a bit for, lets say 30 seconds, and tape the binding in the channel. Ready as I write.
Because the ABS dissolves in acetone ( give it an hour and all will be mud) it fills gaps perfectly.

Herman

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