Keytop Adhesives

[Avery Todd]

Dave,

   I believe several people on the list are now using the PVC-E  Glue.
Key coverings are one of the recommended uses on the label. I got mine
from Pianotek but have only used it for odd replacements/regluing. I
have someone else do my sets.
   I've never heard of anyone have problems with it.

Avery

>Does anyone know of a good, non-toxic keytop adhesive? I have always used
>Weldwood contact cement in the past with good results. Even with good
>ventilation though, just 5 minutes of smelling that stuff turns me into the
>poster boy for adolescent sniffing abuse. I have a good 3/4 mask but is not
>very comfortable for that long a time. I tried the Elmers blue non-toxic
>contact cement but it doesn't seem to hold as good.
>
> I admit that I am paranoid about my keytops coming loose every since early in
>my career when I followed the advice of the author of a piano tuning and
>repair book (who shall remain nameless) who recommended the use of a hot glue
>gun for this purpose. As soon as they were in the customers piano, they
>started popping off like crazy. Live and learn.
>
>Anyway, I would like to hear any suggestions.
>
>Dave Bunch