Burnt Shellac/damper head

[Les Smith]

Lance. It's applicable in both instances. Assuming that the damper
head is on a threaded damper wire, put a small amount on both sides.
The glue goes on "white", but dries "clear. 

Les Smith

On Wed, 20 Aug 1997, Lance Lafargue wrote:

> I'll look for the glue you mentioned, but I just want to prevent excessive
> rocking of the damper head on the wire, not use it at the bottom where it
> connects to the underlever.  Thanks again.
> Lance Lafargue, RPT
> New Orleans Chapter
> Covington, LA.
> lafargue@iamerica.net
> 
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> > From: Les Smith <lessmith@buffnet.net>
> > To: Pianotech Listserve <pianotech@ptg.org>
> > Subject: Re: Burnt Shellac?
> > Date: Wednesday, August 20, 1997 9:35 AM
> > 
> > Hi, Lance.
> > 
> > Burnt shellac is just that, burnt shellac. You take regular, already
> > mixed shellac, and burn off the excess alcohol. It's a somewhat tricky
> > proceedure because alcohol burns with an almost clear, hard-to-see flame.
> > Since you probably wouldn't want to risk burning down your shop, it's
> > a job best done outdoors in a clear area, on a windless day. Fortunately,
> > there is a modern alternative that works quite well--PVC-E glue. Just
> > apply a small amount with a small artists brush to where the damper
> > wire enters the flange, or damperhead and let dry. Carpenter's glue
> > won't hold a wood to metal bond and will eventually let go; CA glue
> > will wick so deep that you most likely won't be able to unscrew the
> > wire from the flange again, without risking breaking something. PVC-E
> > glue is probably the way to go.   
> > 
> > Les Smith
> > 
> > On Wed, 20 Aug 1997, Lance Lafargue wrote:
> > 
> > > Not long ago someone talked about securing damper heads to wires (those
> > > that rock back and forth) with burnt shellac.  Is that orange-brown
> stuff
> > > that comes in flakes that horn repair people use?  Where can I get
> that? 
> > > How is it prepared? Is that what Steinway and others used to finish
> > > soundboards? I was thinking of putting a drop of superglue or
> carpenters
> > > glue on them.  What do you think? 
> > > Lance Lafargue, RPT
> > > New Orleans Chapter
> > > Covington, LA.
> > > lafargue@iamerica.net
> > > 
> > 
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