> Dear Larry, > >Assuming that, you planed the keys and created a good gluing surface. >That you matched the original dimension of the key with your new material. > Applied the contact cement to both surfaces and waited the >optimum time & used some clamping pressure-- the keys should >stay on untill they wear out. You did a good job! >We have been using the PVC-E glue. It is water soluble and there is >less odor and less volatile. The application is not so messy clean-up >is much easier. You might want to give it a try. > >Mark Ritchie RPT I will heartily second the use of PVC-E glue for keytops. It is wonderful stuff. It also works well for gluing leather, cloth and felt to wood or metal. PVC-E glue is available throught Pianotek and probably other sources, as well. Regards, Tom Seay, RPT Tom Seay School of Music The University of Texas at Austin
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