CA - Loose Pins

[HazenBannister@cs.com]

Hi,
  I have several pins in a couple of different places,that need attention.The piano doesn't  get enough use to replace block at this time,and instead of using oversized pins,of shims,I thought I might try the CA glue method.
Best,
Hazen Bannister
Clemson University


Wimblees@aol.com wrote:

>In a message dated 4/10/2004 3:01:47 PM Central Standard Time, 
>HazenBannister@cs.com writes:
>Hi,
>I am curious as to everyone's favorite CA glue,and method of application on a 
>grand piano,for loose tuning pins.I have a Steinway to do next week, and have 
>never used the CA method.Thanks in advance for any help.
>Best,
>Hazen Bannister
>Clemson University
>Hazen
>
>I have never used CA glue on a pin block, but I have used impact resin with 
>great success. The most important thing is to be sure to remove the action, and 
>shore up the bottom of the pin block so the stuff doesn't drip out. To do 
>that, block a piece of plywood under the pin block with a pin block jack. To make 
>sure the plywood doesn't adhere to the pin block, put a piece of wax paper 
>between the plywood and the pin block. To go one step further, put a piece of 
>felt between the plywood and the wax paper. This will fill in the small gaps 
>between both pieces of wood,
>
>I presume the customer has opted to go this route, instead of replacing the 
>pin block, which is what I would have recommended in the first place. 
>
>Wim
>Willem Blees, RPT
>Piano Technician
>School of Music
>University of Alabama
>
>
>Willem Blees, RPT
>Piano Technician
>School of Music
>University of Alabama
>