The Top Redo!

In this video, I describe how I made a big mistake. I'm gluing the top to the guitar body. My next challenge is whether to burn the guitar saw the guitar in small pieces and throw it in the garbage or try to save it.
I used a special spatula that I customize to help remove parts of a guitar that have been glued and need to be removed. I didn't go on in this guitar video and show the guitar body glued together and then I wrote the edges to bring it smooth to the body side.
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[@Thomas-Penner]

In times where everyone on TH-cam only shows the perfect results of their work, it’s videos like this that teach the next generation that mistakes are ok and how to deal with them. Thank you for your humble heart Monty.

[@MontyMcKinnon]

Wow, thank you! Thank you Thomas

[@user-lz6my7cp3t]

Thanks for showing your mistake, and the solution you came up with. It not only shows that problems happened to experienced people, but it also shows us how to think and solve problems without throwing it all out because something didn't go right. I am a new builder. I took it up after I retired at 66 about a year ago. You are a great encouragment to me.

[@MontyMcKinnon]

I started building guitars shortly after I turn 66. It's been a fun time and I hope you get lots of encouragement from the videos. Now that I'm in my 80s, it's becoming more difficult but I'm still working at it. I fully intend to burn out, not rust out.

[@JohnandCaraRetiredTravellers]

Oh my goodness!!!! So happy you didn’t burn or run the guitar through the saw! Your extra work , effort to correct the mistake has paid off it looks beautiful!!
I’m having iced tea as I watched this…it’s hot as blazes here in Florida.
Great job Mr.Monty!!! ~Cara 😊

[@MontyMcKinnon]

Thanks 👍I always enjoy hearing from you. I hope you are well.

[@CoachKenSteven]

"If at first you don't succeed, try, try again." Glad you didn't burn the guitar!

[@MontyMcKinnon]

My coach wouldn't approve! lol

[@royforest6035]

Thanks Monty. Perseverance is the trick!

[@MontyMcKinnon]

You got that right!

[@mcconkeyb]

1 step forward, 2 steps back, an old proverb, but oh so often a true proverb. 🙂

[@MontyMcKinnon]

You sure you got that one right.

[@markw3267]

Good on you Monty, I'm sure I would have gone to your first choice...BURN IT!

[@MontyMcKinnon]

It is the perfectionist in me that keeps me trying to repair and make perfect everything.

[@mpinkchristofalo]

Really dig that heat gun tip, Monty! Question: Did you start at a point that was unglued (since only half was down)? You think I can try this with an older piece that I moved on from (thought was a loss but you got me hopeful)?

[@MontyMcKinnon]

Yes I did. If you have something that you think was lost, then be sure to file and send the spatula to a sharp appoint as you can get. Do not forget to round the corners. Otherwise you will slice the wood. Then heat it and even if there is no crack, just gently put it where it needs to go and it will melt the glue. Heat it again and continue to follow the process until you finally are able to wiggle the spatula into an opening.

[@GilsoFrancener]

Very good

[@MontyMcKinnon]

Thanks