Defination of Term

[Gordon Holley]

To Joe Goss, Brian Trout, Dick Day, Kevin E. Ramsey, Susan Kline, Rogerio 
Cunha and Paul Larudee that responded to my question on accelerator, I do 
thank you all for the assistance.  I believe I do understand now and you 
are all on my list to be nice to in the future.  Thanks, Gordon Holleyy

-----Original Message-----
From:	Pianotoone@AOL.COM [SMTP:Pianotoone@AOL.COM]
Sent:	Tuesday, August 14, 2001 4:18 PM
To:	pianotech@ptg.org
Subject:	Re: Defination of Term

In a message dated 08/14/2001 4:47:17 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
gholley@hi-techhousing.com writes:


> Hi List.  In the "Piano Technician's Guide To Field Repairs", written by
> Stephen Brady, he uses the term "accelerator" in describing a repair, 
which
> reads, "Insert the screw in the hole and spray the area with 
accelerator".
> What is accelerator as used in this sentence.  I'm familiar with using an 
> accelerator in concrete to hasten the curing time.  Sure would appreciate 
> some help.
> Gordon Holley, Goshen, IN
>

Hi Gordy - -

Accelerator is used in conjunction with CA glue.  (Super glue).  Probably 
the
guy put super glue in the hole then the screw.  When you spray it with the
accelerator the bonding is instantaneous.

Hope this helps

dick
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