Regluing ivories

Robert A. Anderson fndango@azstarnet.com
Wed, 17 May 2000 17:53:55 -0700


CA glue isn't good for ivories, but it isn't because of a weak glue
joint. It's because the CA is too rigid. When the key changes dimension,
the glue can't accomodate it. That's why there is/was a linen expansion
joint betwixt keytop and key from the original installation with hide
glue.

Bob Anderson
Tucson, AZ


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