Gluing sound board cracks back to ribs.

[John M. Formsma]

Richard,

You might try an artist's palette mixing knife. I think that is what they
are called. Since it has been many moons since I had art lessons, the terms
of the artist trade have not been thought of in some time. Perhaps an old,
disassembled feeler gauge would be useful in spreading glue.

John Formsma
Blue Mountain, MS

-----Original Message-----
From: owner-pianotech@ptg.org [mailto:owner-pianotech@ptg.org]On Behalf
Of Richard Moody
Sent: Sunday, February 13, 2000 6:44 PM
To: pianotech@ptg.org
Subject: Re: Gluing sound board cracks back to ribs.




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> From: Ron Nossaman <RNossaman@KSCABLE.com>

> Slide a thin spatula (hacksaw blade is pretty
> thick, and has TEETH) between the rib and panel.

Ron,
	Thanks for the suggestions.  I meant to say the teeth are ground
off the hacksaw blade and the blade itself ground thinner. The hole
in the end aids in spreading the glue.  ---ric