hammers separated from bottom of molding

[Shawn Brock]

Brian,

I would never try to glue those in the piano.  That's asking for trouble!  Take the action back to the bench man...  If you have to charge more because of the extra travel just charge them.  Sounds like to much of a risk to me...  It seems like a fellow could get into a lot of trouble because of this Spinet!  I would say if 5 or more felts have come loose that you are running a risk of a lot more of them pealing away in the future.  I have only had to deal with this kind of problem one or two times and I hope to never have to see it again.  I used CA glue for the few I had to reattach.  It worked but...  I recall using spring clamps to hold the felt down.  I'm not sure I would want to take this job. LOL  Every Spinet I deal with almost has lots of problems, and after all is said and done I swear I will never do it again, but I always do.  One of these days though...  I know I have not been much help with this...  So, all I will say is don't try it in the piano!  It could work but it would be a gamble.
Shawn Brock, RPT
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Brian Doepke 
  To: pianotech at ptg.org 
  Sent: Wednesday, July 09, 2008 9:24 PM
  Subject: hammers separated from bottom of molding


  The piano is a Cable drop-action with several hammer felt separations from the bottom of the hammer, the top is still attached (for the moment).

   

  Is it possible to glue/clamp the felt while still in the piano?  I would hate to have to pull the action.all those lifter wires to take off and put back in the slots.

   

  What type of adhesive is the best to use?  Wood glue?  PVE glue?

   

  What type of clamps..any kind?

   

  Thank you.

   

  Brian P. Doepke, RPT

  A.A.A. Piano Works, LLC

  Piano Tuning + Service

   

  aaapianoworks at verizon.net

   
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