Excessive CA Glue

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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Farrell" <mfarrel2 at tampabay.rr.com>
To: "Pianotech List" <pianotech at ptg.org>
Sent: Saturday, March 18, 2006 9:16 AM
Subject: Re: Excessive CA Glue


> 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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