Excessive CA Glue

Farrell mfarrel2 at tampabay.rr.com
Sat Mar 18 10:16:14 MST 2006


I've got a suggestion that should be tried before debonder - and should've 
been tried before CA - if it's a new piano, call the manufacturer - sounds 
like a warranty issue if ever I've seen one!

Terry Farrell

----- Original Message ----- 

> 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]
>>
>> 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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