First build EX-1E

[fender3x]

I think Timbermate filler has been used successfully on neck joint issues like yours, as long as it is completely dry before painting. Would be curious what you have heard TD? I know that sometimes a water based finish can re-activate water-based products that it goes over, but I had not hear that about Timbermate?

Whatever the risk I don't think I would use epoxy around the neck joint. One of the reasons for using a water-based glue and water-based filler around the gap is so that you could get the neck off with some steam or heat if you ever needed to reset or replace it.

[Trevor Davies]

I think Timbermate filler has been used successfully on neck joint issues like yours, as long as it is completely dry before painting. Would be curious what you have heard TD? I know that sometimes a water based finish can re-activate water-based products that it goes over, but I had not hear that about Timbermate?

Whatever the risk I don't think I would use epoxy around the neck joint. One of the reasons for using a water-based glue and water-based filler around the gap is so that you could get the neck off with some steam or heat if you ever needed to reset or replace it.

I'm not sure where I got the info about "timbermate not to be used under painted finishes". I assume this is for oil based paint! It must have come from this forum. But it is written as a warning in my notes