In a message dated 2/7/00 10:37:44 AM Pacific Standard Time, lesbart@juno.com writes: << This little Samick sounds so very nice for a PSO, >> If what you say is true, why call it that cliché? Wouldn't it have been better to say "console" or "small piano"? In my view, the only products which deserve such a put down are the ones which are completely unserviceable. The Samick pianos all rank far above that category. I think the choice of Epoxy rather than CA glue is a good one in this case. CA glue is good for spot repairs or maybe a small section. The fumes from using a great quantity of it are one step inside Hell. You will need good ventilation and a respirator with Epoxy too but CA glue is much worse. The Epoxy will size up the holes and strengthen any mealy, deteriorating pinblock material. It will cost less and is easier to work with in this full treatment operation. Only in a case of contamination with oil or anything else that is making the pins loose would I recommend CA glue for a whole pinblock. It has the ability to neutralize that contamination and provide a lot of grip. Good luck getting the piano repaired. Bill Bremmer RPT Madison, Wisconsin
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