I'd like to get an idea from the group about experiences using superglues, (Dryburgh Glue, etc.) Personally, I use it often in field service, but in my own tests in my shop I find it to be brittle. One of the s uggested uses is for gluing hammer heads back on broken shanks where the break is right where the shank enters the hammer. This doesn't seem to be the place for a brittle adhesive. So far I don't know of any repairs coming apart, but I often feel unsure about the permenence of these kind of repairs. Where is it best to use this glue, and where is it unacceptable? Gordon Large, RPT Mt. Vernon, ME Gordon, I use Zap brand from Pianotek, it seems to hold up better in the heat here and I like the applicator bottle better. I've found it very useful for gluing jack heels and other broken wippen parts as well as making "instant" key or key button repairs. I use it in organ repair on plastic parts where it can be beaded in the same manner as welders use. I haven't used it on hammer heads from fear I might have trouble removing them later. If the surfaces to be adhered are prepared properly, it is a very strong, quick material to use. Dale Probst
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