Keytop Adhesives

[Peter Kestens]

I've just seen it in the IPS catalogue:  latex based keytop cement; costs
about 10 $ for 8 oz.  Look there virtual catalogue at www.pianoparts.com:ips

Peter
KESTENS.P@DEBCOM.BE
BELGIUM
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Aan: pianotech@ptg.org <pianotech@ptg.org>
Datum: maandag 14 september 1998 22:55
Onderwerp: Keytop Adhesives


>
>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