Excessive CA Glue

[Michael Spalding]

Before using the debonder, or any other solvent, test a small amount on the
plate finish, preferably in a hidden corner.

Next time, try one of those strap-on-the-head LED lamps.  It's part of my
standard set-up for juicing a block.

Mike


> [Original Message]
> From: ibetuner <ibetuner at sbcglobal.net>
> To: PTG <pianotech at ptg.org>
> Date: 3/17/2006 8:59:50 PM
> Subject: Excessive CA Glue
>
> Please Help...
>
> Tuned a new large grand piano for a show...never been tuned before. Piano
> was about 30 cents flat.
>
> Tuning pins for E1 thru A1 acted as if they weren't even connected to the
> pinblock. Pulled up the pitch and with the hammer still on they unwound
> quicker 'n snot (My heart dropped).
>
> Was working on a dimmley lit stage and couldn't see how much CA glue I put
> on the pins...got overrun on the plate (not my usual work). Also under
time
> constraints. I've done a number of pinblocks with CA glue with great
> results...works well and looks good.
>
> Pins held OK but would like to clean up the plate...anyone know of a way
to
> remove the CA Glue...Can I just use debonder?
>
> TNX in advance...
>
> Wayne Lutzow
> Associate Member
> Lincoln, CA
>
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