Wicking glue... Still in the dark.

[Richard Wagner]

Hi Jon.

Thanks for your response.

Although I understand the reason, for insuring that the ivory is securely
re-glued before attempting repairs to a hairline crack, I still don't
understand the actual procedure for re-gluing a partially loosened ivory.

I'm assuming that "Wicking" means, somehow, "drawing" glue back underneath
the partially glued ivory without actually having to completely remove
the ivory itself (?)

If so, what's your method for "Wicking/drawing" glue back underneath a
partially glued ivory?

I'm intrigued as I've never been very succesful at this and any cool tips
would be much welcomed!

Thanks.

	Richard Wagner RPT



On Mon, 20 Oct 2003, Jon Page wrote:

>  >How do you go about "wicking" in the thinned out glue,
>  >and about how thin should it be? Thanks,Richard Wagner
>
> Before any repair, make certain that the ivory is secure to the key
> especially on a hair line crack. If the ivory is not secure, the
> repair might crack as the ivory flexes or is lifted slightly.
>
> Regards,
>		Jon Page