Gluing composite bridge on Martin

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Dave Gentner
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Gluing composite bridge on Martin

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I'm looking for a recommendation as to what glue to use when regluing a bridge on a Martin 00CXAE Grand Concert. The bridge is composite and the top is Formica. I know Titebond won't work (tried it). I'm thinking I'll have to use epoxy.
Dave Gentner
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Re: Gluing composite bridge on Martin

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I just talked to Martin. They use 3M Scotchweld PR 600. It's a plastic/rubber instant adhesive cyanoacrylate.
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Frank Dryer III
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Re: Gluing composite bridge on Martin

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Dave Gentner wrote: Thu Sep 02, 2021 12:47 pm I just talked to Martin. They use 3M Scotchweld PR 600. It's a plastic/rubber instant adhesive cyanoacrylate.
Do you have links on shops where I can buy this glue?
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Frank Dryer III wrote: Fri Oct 29, 2021 3:20 am
Dave Gentner wrote: Thu Sep 02, 2021 12:47 pm I just talked to Martin. They use 3M Scotchweld PR 600. It's a plastic/rubber instant adhesive cyanoacrylate.
Do you have links on shops where I can buy this glue?
https://www.rshughes.com/p/3M-Scotch-We ... gLSoPD_BwE
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