TOOLS/Hide Glue, etc/Isaac Oleg's post

David Love davidlovepianos@earthlink.net
Sun, 12 May 2002 08:44:09 -0700


Isaac:

I apparently missed this thread.  Who is the tool supplier you suggested?
Would you mind posting it again.  Can't find it going back.

Thanks,

David Love


----- Original Message -----
From: "Isaac OLEG SIMANOT" <oleg-i@wanadoo.fr>
To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: May 12, 2002 2:05 AM
Subject: RE: TOOLS/Hide Glue, etc/Isaac Oleg's post


> You are Welcome, joe,
>
> You will see that they send their catalog very quick, as any order (as it
> travels by a fast shipment method).
>
> I baught the nice (regulationnable) glue pot too (22O vt for me) , and I
> like the 2 recipes jars, one for a little water and one for the glue (they
> are in a kind of plastic, but ut is nice to have hot water at hand) Dont
> forget to order the cap if you wish as it is not sold with . but I
> understand it is better to leave the glue pot open. the linden brushes are
> handy too, and I expect mines to be used very long I guess we can make
some
> ourselvees with the good linden.
>
> Congratulation for finding the good glue. I am still looking, could not
> undestand what is "sheet glue" (is it fish glue ?).
>
> Do you use to glue on standard hole (hammer wobbles a little) , on or
large
> one (hammer fall) . I am trying to use the large hole method, because it
> speed the process a lot and I will be working for a dealer on repairs . I
> was reluctant at first because I thaught of the accoustical propreties
> bother me to have a large glue joint, but the effect seems to be minimal,
> and not noticeable eventually.
>
>
> Take care.
>
> Regards.
>
> Isaac OLEG
>
> (yet free) FRANCE
>
>
> > -----Message d'origine-----
> > De : owner-pianotech@ptg.org [mailto:owner-pianotech@ptg.org]De la part
> > de Joseph Garrett
> > Envoyé : dimanche 12 mai 2002 02:45
> > À : pianotech@ptg.org
> > Objet : TOOLS/Hide Glue, etc/Isaac Oleg's post
> >
> >
> > All,
> > First of all, a big THANK YOU to Isaac. That is one helluva web
> > site! Being
> > a tool freak, I'm in hog heaven!
> > There was one item that really caught my eye. A 110 volt glue
> > pot/.25 liter!
> > Just what the doctor ordered and as soon as I get their catalogue, I'll
be
> > ordering one. You can even get a stainless steel insert for it! Wow!
> > As for hide glue that loses it's bond after a few years use, (hammers to
> > shanks), that is why I did the experiments and came up with "Jose's
Glue".
> > It is a combination of "Sheet Glue" and the highest grade of "Hide" glue
I
> > could find. Although, it is more difficult to use, it has been THE glue
I
> > use when installing hammers. No failures after 20 years must mean
> > sompin'.<G> (knocking on wood, not select hardwood)
> > Best Regards,
> > Joe Garrett, RPT, (Oregon)
> >
> >
>
>



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