PVC-E Glue for Bushings

[David Love]

That's the info I was looking for.  I already use hide glue but I notice
that some are using PVCE now.  Wanted to know if there was a down side.

David Love
davidlovepianos@earthlink.net


> [Original Message]
> From: Joseph Garrett <joegarrett@earthlink.net>
> To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
> Date: 5/26/2004 8:59:39 AM
> Subject: Re: PVC-E Glue for Bushings
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>             I first experimented with steam removal and the glue bond
> released quite easily.
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>             Just don't tell Joe Garrett <G>
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>             Tom Driscoll
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>  I already know!<G>
> See my previous post.
>  I hope I never have to remove those damned ones you did!<G> PVC-E will
> eventually harden, but it takes a reallllllllly lonnnnnng tiiiiiimmmme!
Once
> it has set it is more difficult to remove than Hide Glue. The real down
side
> is that while the glue is in it's somewhat flexible/non hard state, it
> allows the bushing(s) to move. This causes the bushing to wear out
quicker.
> I've done experiments on this and have found this to be true. I currently
> use PVC-E to attach keytops and I've found it to be a real pain, as it's
> messy and if you make a mistake<G>, it's really a bear to undo. I use it
> because the darned "contact cement" breaks down after a few years and I
> don't like the look that I get from Customers in this regard. My best
advice
> is learn to use Hide Glue and you'll learn to like it's attributes and the
> finished product that stands for your work quality.
> Regards,
> Joe Garrett, RPT, (Oregon)
> Captain, Tool Police
> Squares Are I
>
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