Fretless Fingerboard Finish...

[Simon Barden]

"According to the United States National Toxicology Program, the inhalation exposure toxicity rate of of ethyl cyanoacrylate, or super glue, is safe and additional study is unnecessary. The report also highlighted an extremely large LD50, with over 5000 milligrams per kilogram of body weight required for a lethal dose".

So it's only very mildly toxic, like a lot of other household products. Well ventilated space yes, but inhaling it won't kill you. There simply isn't enough heptane (the accelerant and the main irritant present) in a bottle of CA to do that. It's on a par with acetone - nail polish remover. No need to take risks, but no need to avoid using it as long as you behave sensibly around it.

[ZenAndZen]

I have an old fretless with a worn fretboard & looked around at some Bass forums seeking some ideas about how to proceed.

I did not go in deep with the research but I did read one brief story where a guy swears by "marine Grade Clear Epoxy Resin" - he said the type used on boat decks so you can still see the deck's grain but gives a very tough finish.

Unfortunately that's all I gleaned from that article (years ago now) so brand or availability & cost will require more searching.

My bass has an 'ebanol'(read plastic) fingerboard so I may just leave it as is.

[Hobastard]

I have an old fretless with a worn fretboard & looked around at some Bass forums seeking some ideas about how to proceed.

I did not go in deep with the research but I did read one brief story where a guy swears by "marine Grade Clear Epoxy Resin" - he said the type used on boat decks so you can still see the deck's grain but gives a very tough finish.

Unfortunately that's all I gleaned from that article (years ago now) so brand or availability & cost will require more searching.

My bass has an 'ebanol'(read plastic) fingerboard so I may just leave it as is.

You could probably get away with just sanding and polishing it.....

[FrankenWashie]

"According to the United States National Toxicology Program, the inhalation exposure toxicity rate of of ethyl cyanoacrylate, or super glue, is safe and additional study is unnecessary. The report also highlighted an extremely large LD50, with over 5000 milligrams per kilogram of body weight required for a lethal dose".

So it's only very mildly toxic, like a lot of other household products. Well ventilated space yes, but inhaling it won't kill you. There simply isn't enough heptane (the accelerant and the main irritant present) in a bottle of CA to do that. It's on a par with acetone - nail polish remover. No need to take risks, but no need to avoid using it as long as you behave sensibly around it.

I tend to use my ventilator mask with all of these things. If for no other reason than to cut back the god awful chemical smell.

[andrewdosborne]

I also use eye goggles when using copious amounts of CA glue - the fumes play havoc with my eyes (stinging/watering....)

[wokkaboy]

Hey Ponch are you sure you aren't using beer goggles mate ?

standard equipment at 4D hahah

[andrewdosborne]

Like these?



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[wokkaboy]

bwhahaha exactly Ponch, those make sanding and boring jobs alot more exciting !

[FrankenWashie]

Like these?



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Can you get them in a stout or an IPA?

[wokkaboy]

definitely Frankie, I was a bit concerned about looking through Millers beer goggles.