Unstuck hammer felts

[Paul McCloud]

Hi, David:
	There have been various methods of reattaching hammer felt appearing on
this list.  You may want to search the archives.  I like to use thick CA
(superglue), using an accelerator.  Or you could use CA on one side, and
Elmer's spread on the other.  When you press them together, the Elmer's
will catalyze the CA glue immediately.  The white glue will add to the
strength of the bond.  You won't need to remove the action to do this, but
be careful you don't glue your fingers to the hammer heads (DAMHIK).  Good
luck.
Paul McCloud
San Diego


> [Original Message]
> From: David Boyce <David at bouncer.force9.net>
> To: <pianotech at ptg.org>
> Date: 03/12/2007 6:58:35 AM
> Subject: Unstuck hammer felts
>
> Hello folks,
>  
> I've been lurking for a long time.  I'd appreciate any advice about
re-attaching the unstuck and "sprung" lower side hammer felt on four treble
hammers on a 1955 Kemble Minx (spinet type) 
> piano friends of mine just bought.  There is just about room to get some
clamps in, but I really don't fancy spending the time taking the dropped
action out of the piano.
>  
> Sugestions gratefully received on glue etc.
>  
> Best regards,
>  
> David.