Knox Gelatin/Hide Glue

[Michael Magness]

On Dec 25, 2007 10:19 AM, Steven Sandstrom <sandstromsw at hotmail.com> wrote:

>    Titebond works great too. That is all some of use.
>
>  Steve Sandstrom
>
>  ----- Original Message -----
> *From:* michael riffle\ <michaelriffle at verizon.net>
> *To:* pianotech at ptg.org
> *Sent:* Tuesday, December 25, 2007 7:18 AM
> *Subject:* Knox Gelatin/Hide Glue
>
>   MERRY XMAS TO ALL
>
> HELP!! I have to hang a set of hammers,on a CFII. I am in a time crunch.
> Last night I noticed that I only have about a table spoon of hide glue!!
> YIKES!!!
>
> Has anyone ever had experience using Knox Gelatin? It is the same stuff
> but I believe a higher gel strength then supply house hide glue (clear,
> edible - expensive!). Or a hide glue granule source in or near Tampa, FL ?
>
> I have a lot of PVC-E but I have never used it for hammers and would like
> to avoid Titebond.
>
> Any and all suggestion appreciated.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Michael Riffle
> michaelriffle at verizon.net
> 813.966.TUNE
>
>
I have been using the Titebond Trim & Molding glue for the last few sets of
hammers I've done, that's what Pianotek is using when they prehang them. It
has the consistency of whipped cream, the working time is shorter than
regular titebond, about 5 to 8 minutes depending on how much play you leave
in your boring, in fact a little larger bore works better with it. The gap
filling properies are wonderful, if you find some are a little crooked or
angled wrong the glue softens with a heat gun for adjustment. I've found it
at most home centers.

Mike
-- 
People who say it can't be done, should not interrupt those of us who are
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Michael Magness
Magness Piano Service
608-786-4404
www.IFixPianos.com
email mike at ifixpianos.com
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