This is a multi-part message in MIME format. ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment I've never tried metal cauls, but I agree with David Love that the = Spurlock cauls work great. I also recommend use of his mortise sizing = cauls. And hide glue, yes - specifically, hot hide glue. He has general = use instructions on his web site and if you order cauls from him, you = get a free detailed procedure guide. Terry Farrell ----- Original Message -----=20 Spurlock Cauls are the best. Use with hide glue. Buy a whole set of = both intermediate and double shoulder final cauls. You need to let the = glue dry completely with the caul inserted for proper sizing. Over time = you can collect the various sizes. =20 www.spurlocktools.com David Love -----Original Message----- From: Matthew Todd I am debating about what type of cauls to order. PianoTek sells the = brass ones in a complete set. I heard that the brass is the best, is = that true? It will be mighty spendy to get a complete set of those in = each size. Does PianoTek sell them per dozen? I am looking at the Schaff catalog and it looks like they sell the = aluminum cauls per each. Would that be okay to start out with? Maybe = get a dozen, or 20, or 30 in each size? Thanks! Matthew ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: https://www.moypiano.com/ptg/pianotech.php/attachments/88/d1/0f/a2/attachment.htm ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment--
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