How to Fix a Crack in Your Ukulele
Examine the crack to determine if it is small enough to repair with glue.. Cover a flat work surface with old newspaper to protect it.. Place your ukulele on the surface with the crack facing up.
Steps
1
Examine the crack to determine if it is small enough to repair with glue.
Examine the crack to determine if it is small enough to repair with glue.
2
Cover a flat work surface with old newspaper to protect it.
Cover a flat work surface with old newspaper to protect it.
3
Place your ukulele on the surface with the crack facing up.
Place your ukulele on the surface with the crack facing up.
4
Wipe the ukulele clean with a clean damp cloth and then dry it.
Wipe the ukulele clean with a clean damp cloth and then dry it.
5
Get some wood glue to fill the crack with.
Get some wood glue to fill the crack with.
6
Apply glue to the length of the crack.
Apply glue to the length of the crack.
7
Rub the glue into the crack with your index finger.
Rub the glue into the crack with your index finger.
8
Remove excess glue from the surface with a wet cloth.
Remove excess glue from the surface with a wet cloth.
9
Put the ukulele in its case with a humidifier to prevent future cracking.
Put the ukulele in its case with a humidifier to prevent future cracking.
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