Agreed, it is extremely effective, but also a lot of work. It almost always works really well to apply from the top and it is so much easier. Even if it does not get past the bushings, so what? It still works. And for the occasional really problematic piano, go ahead a flip 'er over. If you flip it over remember to remove the hinges from the rim first or the entire weight of the piano will ride up on the pin ears as the piano goes over, not good. DAMHIK Dean Dean May cell 812.239.3359 PianoRebuilders.com 812.235.5272 Terre Haute IN 47802 -----Original Message----- From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf Of John Dorr Sent: Wednesday, January 28, 2009 4:45 PM To: pianotech at ptg.org Subject: Re: [pianotech] Best Way To Fix Loose Pins? Hi, Just because it hasn't been mentioned yet... and in light of a post from a few weeks ago stating not much CA seems to get past pin bushings and down into the actual pin block.... Consider turning the (grands only!) piano upside down and dripping the glue into the hole from the BOTTOM of the pinblock. You'll get more into the pin block itself AND while you're there you can put medium and/or THICK CA into cracks running through the pin holes laterally that may be visible. Highly effective!!! John Dorr Helena, MT
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