pianotech-digest V2002 #463

[Dan M. Hallett, Jr.]

Paul - I've used a hot glue gun to fix this problem. A clamp holds the felt
to the molding for a few seconds. There has been no problem with them coming
loose and, as far as I can tell, no degradation of tone.

Dan Hallett


> 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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