Erwinspiano@aol.com wrote: > Jon > Interesting ideas. I've noticed that the cold hide glue tends to be > more slippery than the tightbond. Its also probably more slippery than > Hot hide because the Hot gels faster. Also the tight bond gets stickier > right away which may eliminate this problem. I'm intrigued by the hot > glue idea but the timing and speed of application must be done quick > with out retarders, Right? > I May try pressing them next time with nothing or maybe just one > pin in the middle of the longest rib. Or perhaps some sand. Good > suggestions. What do you tooth the ribs with some sort of wheel with > serrations on it? > Thanks--Dale Dale, With gluing one rib at a time there is no problem using hot hide glue. You need to mix the glue and water in the correct proportion, add 15% urea and heat the rib with a heat gun. You should give the toothing a try. Here are two photos of toothing planes. I use the Ley-Neilson for the ribs. [link redacted at request of site owner - Jul 25, 2015] [link redacted at request of site owner - Jul 25, 2015] John Hartman RPT John Hartman Pianos [link redacted at request of site owner - Jul 25, 2015] Rebuilding Steinway and Mason & Hamlin Grand Pianos Since 1979 Piano Technicians Journal Journal Illustrator/Contributing Editor [link redacted at request of site owner - Jul 25, 2015]
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