adhesive for ivories

[pianotune05]

Hi Richard,
I tried to respond to your message, and I had to have a digital ID.  What's 
that all about?

I'm going to check out that website.  I've heard of Mr. Isaac before.  The 
idea that he does this is awesome.
Marshall
----- Original Message ----- 
From: <pianolady50@peoplepc.com>
To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Thursday, January 05, 2006 5:10 PM
Subject: Re: adhesive for ivories


> Okay List,
>
> Finally decided to open my mouth on this one!  In the field, I clean old
> glue (possible previous regluing) off wood and underside of ivory,
> carefully, with a single edged razor blade.  Paint _wood_ with "White Out"
> or similarly fast drying _opaque_ white pigment.  Cover fingers that will 
> be
> used as clamps with masking tape ;-).  Spread thin layer of gap filling CA
> on key (the razor blade is handy for this).  Place ivory on key and clamp
> with fingers.
>
> In the shop, I substitute PVC-E for CA.  Do clamp well as the ivory _will_
> warp as it absorbs the moisture from the PVC-E.  I use 1 X 2  inch (or
> longer for tails) pieces of laminate flooring and two spring clamps.
>
> Also,  it will probably be necessary to "shim" the original ivory if the 
> old
> glue wafer is missing or removed so that you will have a perfectly flat
> joint at the notch.
>
> Debbie L.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Alan Barnard" <tune4u@earthlink.net>
> To: "deanmay@pianorebuilders.com, Pianotech" <pianotech@ptg.org>
> Sent: Thursday, January 05, 2006 1:33 PM
> Subject: RE: adhesive for ivories
>
>
>> I've put sharps on with PVC-E and a couple drops of CA at each end. The 
>> CA
>> sets "right now" and holds the sharp in place while the PVC-E sets. Don't
>> know why it wouldn't work with ivories, too.
>>
>> Alan Barnard
>> Salem, Missouri
>>
>>
>
>
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