Web Phillips sells a special glue for use with his plugs. I don't know what it's specifics are. John Ross ----- Original Message ----- From: "Farrell" <mfarrel2 at tampabay.rr.com> To: <pianotech at ptg.org> Sent: Wednesday, February 11, 2009 9:07 AM Subject: Re: [pianotech] Pin Block Plugs What kind of adhesive you using? Many adhesives will yield a much weaker bond if the wood is too dry...... That's why I just cut a hole big enough for the plug to fall in easily and then epoxy the rascals in there - no worries then. Terry Farrell ----- Original Message ----- From: "Conrad Hoffsommer" <hoffsoco at luther.edu> To: <pianotech at ptg.org> Sent: Wednesday, February 11, 2009 6:28 AM Subject: Re: [pianotech] Pin Block Plugs > Carlos Ralon wrote: >> I find that the 1/2" drill will not allow a 1/2" plug enough room, with >> adhesive, to properly fit the hole. Maybe the plugs swell, or the hole >> shrinks. I use a 17/32" bit and it works fine. We 3/8" plugs when there >> is no room for the 1/2" bit. Oh yes, I do have on order a container of >> both 3/8 & 1/2" holes. >> Carlos Ralon, RPT > > put them in the oven (on low) for an hour to dry them first. > > > -- > Conrad Hoffsommer, RPT - Keyboard Technician > Luther College, 700 College Dr., Decorah, Iowa 52101-1045 > 1-(563)-387-1204 // Fax 1-(563)-387-1076 > >
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