[pianotech] Pin Block Plugs

[Farrell]

What kind of adhesive you using? Many adhesives will yield a much weaker 
bond if the wood is too dry......

That's why I just cut a hole big enough for the plug to fall in easily and 
then epoxy the rascals in there - no worries then.

Terry Farrell

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Conrad Hoffsommer" <hoffsoco at luther.edu>
To: <pianotech at ptg.org>
Sent: Wednesday, February 11, 2009 6:28 AM
Subject: Re: [pianotech] Pin Block Plugs


> Carlos Ralon wrote:
>> I find that the 1/2" drill will not allow a 1/2" plug enough room, with 
>> adhesive, to properly fit the hole. Maybe the plugs swell, or the hole 
>> shrinks. I use a 17/32" bit and it works fine.  We 3/8" plugs when there 
>> is no room for the 1/2" bit.  Oh yes, I do have on order a container of 
>> both 3/8 & 1/2" holes.
>> Carlos Ralon, RPT
>
> put them in the oven (on low) for an hour to dry them first.
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