on glue collars

[Dean May]

I'm gluing on a set of upright hammers now, using a custom tool that really
works well to spread the glue onto the shank. I bought a short piece of 1/4
inch brake line at the automotive store, cut off 2 inches and glued that end
onto a hammer shank with the flare end out. Just stick this down into your
hide glue, or whatever you are using, and it picks up a load of glue. Then
stick it over the end of the hammer shank you are gluing, give it a twirl,
and you've got a beautiful spread of glue uniformly around the shank.  

Dean

Dean May             cell 812.239.3359 

PianoRebuilders.com   812.235.5272 

Terre Haute IN  47802

	
Nice glue collar though, eh?

Check out Steinway glue "collars". They look similar, only not 
as sloppy. Instead of making a neat collar, Steinway uses a 
hide glue that (with appropriate additives?) dries to about 
the color of the hammer molding so the mess isn't obvious 
unless you look closely. Works just fine, and saves them a lot 
of time.
Ron N