[pianotech] CA Glue

[Joseph Garrett]

Paul,
I've found that there are no deleterious effects in regards to using the same pinblock for a re-pin or re-string. If anything, it'll be the only hole that needs to be reamed!<G>
I am a proponent of the use of CA glue for certain applications, just as I am a staunch advocate of the use of Hide Glue. However, all such concoctions MUST be used with discretion and a thought to several things: 1. Reversibility 2.Longevity 3.Serviceability. That's three that come to mind, at the moment. I'm sure there are others.
Regards,
Joe


----- Original Message ----- 
From: Paul T Williams 
To: joegarrett at earthlink.net;pianotech at ptg.org
Sent: 8/16/2011 11:47:44 AM 
Subject: Re: [pianotech] CA Glue


I use PVC-E glue for that also (keytops) Thanks, Joe!  I only use CA when I think it will last longer than the piano will.  I've tried it on some tuning pins however with some nice results, some no results, some too much;  but wonder what happens later when restringing and installing new pins.  That happens more than once on university pianos.. 


My 1.75 cents. 

Paul 



From: "Joseph Garrett" <joegarrett at earthlink.net> 
To: "pianotech" <pianotech at ptg.org> 
Date: 08/16/2011 01:11 PM 
Subject: [pianotech] CA Glue






Al said: "I like to have CA with me for one or two loose tuning pins in an
otherwise good set of tuning pins or an ivory keytop that has come loose."

Al,
The occasional loose tuning pin is the way to go. HOWEVER< please stop
using it for Ivories!/??! PLEASE! If you have ever had to replace the key
tops, (which is an inevitable), you would not do that! It causes way more
problems than it solves. Use PVC-E, please. Yes, it takes longer to set up,
but it is a REVERSABLE repair. We should always try for reversible, if
possible. Don't ya think?
Regards,
Joe

p.s.
Yes, reversable is spelled two different ways and my stupid spell check
allows it! What's that all about?<G>


Joe Garrett, R.P.T.
Captain of the Tool Police
Squares R I
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