Thane, Regarding the use of different glues, Del Fandrich does a class called "What kind of glue did you use?". This class presents the theory of glues versus adhesives and details applications in our trade for the use of many specific kinds of glue. (Perhaps we could get permission to post his handout on the list if anyone knows his e-mail address.) Armed with this knowledge, I am generally hesitant, in most situations, to glue bushing cloth with either white glue or yellow glue. It is my understanding that either one will eventually creep through and harden the entire bushing. PVC-E, available from supply houses, does not creep through and harden nor does hot hide glue. The Renner preglued bushing cloth works well for me in pratical application. The only goos use that I have found for white glue is to glue paper patterns together in the shop. As far as carrying glues with me, I use a small ice chest to keep all of my adhesives and lubricants in. This seals the odors in and keeps the glues from freezing and the aerosol cans from exploding. This way you can safely carry a variety with you without worrying. (I think that I got the idea from Isaac Sadigursky.) On the regulating table question, I use a heavy, laminated board with blocks on the bottom that I clamp in the jaws of my Black & Decker Workmate. This serves for rough reg. and then as a work table whilr I finish the job in the piano. It's portable, sturdy and cheap. Hope this helps, Allan L. Gilreath Gilreath Piano & Organ Co Berry College Gilreath@aol.com
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