Glue Joints

Warren Fisher fish@communique.net
Mon, 22 Sep 1997 22:05:27 -0700


Bob, we might have to wait until we have some 100 year old aliphatic
resin glue joints in order to make a real comparison. :-)

Warren



Bob Anderson wrote:
> 
> In the long discussion of hide glue vs aliphatic resins, creep, etc. I
> haven't seen any discussion of one glue joint that has been a problem
> for me in old pianos - the joint between the upt. jack flange and
> wippen. This joint is often broken in old pianos and nearly only in old
> pianos. The glue is invariably hide glue. If hide glue is as good as
> advertised, why is this joint such a problem. Am I the only one with the
> problem, or are there others out there?
> 
> Bob Anderson
> Tucson, AZ

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