This is a multi-part message in MIME format. ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment Wim, =20 Similar to Ed's method, I put the keys in clamps, but insert bushing cauls so the following step will work, then turn the set over and insert the correct size pin. (We keep sets just for this)The cauls are simply to stop the pin from falling out. Then I apply weak glue sizing. The hole will close in around the pin with very little easing needed. (Let it dry overnight) The entire process (minus some easing) takes less than ten minutes with exceptional results. One problem is that with the new Kawais (UST7s) the company won't sell me a set their new size pin!! (What's up with that, Don?) =20 Don's method works very well for newer pianos but I've found glue sizing w/ pins seems to produce more consistant holes. Just MHO.=20 =20 Jim Busby BYU =20 ________________________________ From: caut-bounces@ptg.org [mailto:caut-bounces@ptg.org] On Behalf Of wimblees@aol.com Sent: Monday, June 27, 2005 10:33 AM To: caut@ptg.org Subject: [CAUT] glue sizing =20 Ok, you guys, help me out here. I should probably know this, but I'm having trouble glue sizing my balance rail holes.=20 =20 I put the glue in the hole, wipe off any excess, and then put the key back on the balance rail. I wipe off the glue comes out the top. After the glue dries, there are three problems. 1. the balance rail punching is sometimes glued to the bottom of the key. That's an easy fix. 2. The glue at the top of the pin dries to the bushing. When I remove the key, sometimes the bushing come off and I have to rebush. 3. I have to clean the glue off the balance rail.=20 =20 What am I doing wrong? =20 Wim ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: https://www.moypiano.com/ptg/caut.php/attachments/6d/ab/c6/2a/attachment.htm ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment--
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