On Mon, 26 Jun 1995 Daleboy@aol.com wrote: > In response to the issue of underlever flange material......I have used BANJO > HEADS > (made from veal or goat intestine, tough stuff) and applied with hide glue. > The above material was moistened just a bit as to accept the hot hide > glue......too much moisture softens the material too much and will weaken it. > Split the flanges with a very thin saw blade from a hobby shop. Let me know > what happens.....Dale Whitehead RPT (Daleboy@aol.com) Nashville Tn. <Sorry 'bout the incomplete message.> As I was saying... now that I've steamed out the old leather, I have to figure out how to get hide glue into the crack and then the replacement leather *without shoving the glue out*. I'm wondering if I should just apply the glue to the leather, then shove it in. This is a rather tricky business--replacing the leather in this old piano. Next time I'll just replace the underlevers with modern stuff! But for now, I can say I've had the experience. Ron Torrella School of Music ** STANDARD DISCLAIMERS APPLY ** University of Illinois
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