Thanks for the correction Newton. Doug Mahard > Not hide glue, resorcinol (sp) cured with high frequency low > amperage current that keeps the glue warm while it cures. They > have not used hide glue since WW II. > > Newton > > Doug Mahard wrote: > > > > > What does Steinway use, Jim? I've never seen it in person? How DO they > > > bend their rims? > > > > > Hi Brian, > > > > I took the S&S factory tour about three years ago with the CT chapter of the > > PTG and saw them making a rim. My recollection is S&S were using hot hide > > glue on unsteamed maple veneers, loading it into the press and pressing it > > into shape with either air power or hand cranked screws (with the help of a > > big wrench). > > > > Perhaps some one from Steinway can jump in here and enlighten us. > > > > Doug Mahard >
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