Glue pinblock plugs

[Carl Teplitski]

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Sounds like a very workable endeavour.  What price tag would be associated,
generally speaking. Obviously each job would have it's unique problems 
and require
adjusted time and cost.  Or do you have a general flat rate as your cost 
factor.

Carl / Winnipeg















Carl Meyer wrote:

> I'd first seal the bottom of the block with wax paper, 1 inch foam and 
> a particle board panel.  Use paste epoxy around the edges or it will 
> leak.  Now warm the block (warm to the touch) to further encourage 
> capillary action.  Fill all tuning pin holes with thin epoxy. Refill 
> as needed. Epotek 301 is the thinnest I've found, but there are 
> others.  Let cure for about 2 days and drill for plugs.  I'm not sure 
> it matters much what glue you use for the plugs.  I've used titebond.  
> You may need to go to metric to get the best fit for the plugs, either 
> 3/8 or 1/2.  Half inch may overlap making it a two step process.
>  
> One time I drilled right thru the plate with a 3/8 drill and let the 
> plugs be level with the top of the plate.  For cosmetics I used a 
> bushing cloth punching over the tuning pin.  This piano already had 
> the plate installed and I didn't want to take it out again.  I've done 
> this a few times and haven't had any problems.
>  
> Carl Meyer PTG assoc
> Santa Clara, Ca.
>  
>
>     ----- Original Message -----
>     From: Gevaert Pierre <mailto:pierre.gevaert@belgacom.net>
>     To: Pianotech <mailto:pianotech@ptg.org>
>     Sent: Monday, February 21, 2005 12:57 PM
>     Subject: Glue pinblock plugs
>
>     Hi list,
>      
>     I checked the Pianotech archives trying to find out what's the
>     best way to glue laminated pinblock plugs in a cracked pinblock
>     but I could'n't find out.
>     Is epoxying  the best way to fix these plugs ore are there better
>     glues?
>     Thanks for some advice.
>      
>     Pierre
>


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