CA oops

[Dean May]

>>I worked on a grand today that has the same problem with the coils pounded
into the plate bushings. I had to detune the strings to unwind the coils
sufficiently so that the strings came away from the pins. This created a gap
through which I could apply the CA to the base of the pin. This is the first
time I have resorted to the CA treatment. I Doped the pinblock with the
usual Pintite a couple of weeks ago - but it didn't %@*+^% work, even after
four applications. By the way. a syringe doesn't seem to last very long
while using it to apply CA.


Why bother doping when it won't work half the time? I've never had CA glue
not work. Some have, apparently, but it definitely works much better than
dope.

Keep in mind that you are working on a junk piano that needs rebuilt. Even
with the coils on the bushings the glue will flow right past them into the
block- no need to create a gap. So what if you get glue on the coils? Piano
will tune fine. Worst case scenario if the string needs changed you may need
to change the pin as well. But come on now, what are the odds that this
piano will need many strings changed before it is rebuilt? Don't waste time
with unnecessary procedures on a junk piano. Not only that but you are
turning the pin more than necessary which adds to the problem.

Use hypo oiler instead of syringe. My opinion is it will give you greater
control. The key to keeping tips from plugging is to purge all the glue out
of the tip when you are done applying. Do it with the tip pointing away from
you and anything else of significance and give a little squeeze of air. You
will still need to change the tip regularly. I buy hypos by the dozen- they
are cheap.

Make sure you are using fresh high quality glue. I recommend Kwick Kleen
variety (www.kwickkleen.com).

I'd be interested to hear how the CA worked after so recent an application
of dope.

Blessings,

Dean

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