Unglued Hammerheads

Newton Hunt nhunt@optonline.net
Mon, 18 Mar 2002 12:54:41 -0500


Replace the hammers.  You cannot reglue them effectively without
spending more time than it would take to replace them.  Replace the
whole set, no point in doing half a job.

		Newton

> Paul Plumb wrote:
> 
> I have been asked to reglue hammerheads that have come loose from the
> molding (not the shanks) because of heat in a fire.  I would like to
> know the best kind of glue to use if not hide glue and best way to
> clamp them.  Any other information that may be helpful would be
> appreciated.  The piano is about 30 years old and there does not
> appear to be any other problems except rust formation on the pins and
> strings.  I realize that some of the other hammers may become loose in
> the future and have warned the client.
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Paul Plumb
> Plumb Pianos


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