bridge pin material

[Paul]

Roger
Is CA susceptible to heat? Will it break down like epoxy when heated? If so,
would the temps be safe for heating a "CA'd" bridge pin to remove it without
damaging the bridge?

Paul Chick
----- Original Message -----
From: jolly roger <baldyam@sk.sympatico.ca>
To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Tuesday, August 14, 2001 10:38 AM
Subject: Re: bridge pin material


> Hi Ron,
>              I think we share the same feelings,  most of the problems
seem
> to stem from the bridge to pin fit.  On pin replacement, (most re
stringing
> jobs)  I have been using thin CA as a driving fluid, and have noted a
> significant improvement in the cleanness of tone.  There also seems to be
> an increase in power.  No doubt some of the purist on the list will
condemn
>  the practice, stating that the pins will be difficult to replace at a
> later date.  My feelinf if they are not loose why do you want to replace
them?
>