Bending rims... sideline from Re: Plate Bushings

[Doug Mahard]

Thanks for the correction Newton.

Doug Mahard


> Not hide glue, resorcinol (sp) cured with high frequency low
> amperage current that keeps the glue warm while it cures.  They
> have not used hide glue since WW II.
>
> Newton
>
> Doug Mahard wrote:
> >
> > > What does Steinway use, Jim?  I've never seen it in person?  How DO
they
> > > bend their rims?
> > >
> > Hi Brian,
> >
> > I took the S&S factory tour about three years ago with the CT chapter of
the
> > PTG and saw them making a rim.  My recollection is S&S were using hot
hide
> > glue on unsteamed maple veneers, loading it into the press and pressing
it
> > into shape with either air power or hand cranked screws (with the help
of a
> > big wrench).
> >
> > Perhaps some one from Steinway can jump in here and enlighten us.
> >
> > Doug Mahard
>