[pianotech] Re-Attaching Ivory head

[Mike Kurta]

    Les:
    Go to your local home center and buy a small can of DAP Gel contact cement.  The red can, NOT the green can.  Clean the top of the key and the bottom of the ivory of any old adhesive.  Spread a light coat of gel with your finger or a Q-tip or small brush.  Let both surfaces dry until they are no longer glossy. 10-15 minutes should do it.   Carefully place the ivories in position and apply momentary pressure.  DONE!  No waiting for drying time, no clamping, they're ready to go and get tighter with the passage of time.  
    If you don't need a pint can, as an alternative I have also used contact cement that comes in a squeeze tube.  Its more liquidy but works as well.  Ace hardware carries their own brand, I carry a tube in my tuning case for occasions such as yours.  
    I know I'll get a lot of flack for this suggestion, but I've done this for 20 years and not had one come loose yet.    
    Mike Kurta, RPT
    N. Michigan chapter
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