pin tightner

[larudee@pacbell.net]

Les,

Having become a convert, I like C-A glue for quick fixes, hopeless cases and
where more expensive remedies are not worth it.  In my area, where humidity
is typically between 40% and 70%, I've never seen the low viscosity red stuff
go all the way through the block, and by the time I finish a set of pins
(usually with two applications one right after the other), the piano is ready
to tune, even if it isn't fully cured.  I remove the action and lay a sheet
of aluminum foil anyway.  The only applicator I use is the very fine
applicator tip that I get from my local (very good) hardware store, which is
also available from Dryburgh.  I also use a full face low profile respirator
with organic filters.  Low profile means set well under the chin so that you
can get close to the work.

Paul Larudee

Leslie W Bartlett wrote:

> I ran across a Chickering grand today, virtually untuneable. The lady had
> spent $3500 on it, after being repeatedly warned NOT to do so.........
> Thinking of trying pin tightener on it, as it's pretty much shot anyhow.
> What's the drying time on it, and can one use a syringe to apply it
> around the pins.?  If the pinblock were the only problem, I might steer
> towards CA glue, but this thing is a total rip-off, by an individual, the
> mere mentioning of his name bringing groans and expressions of sadness
> for anyone gullible enough to have purchased anything from him.
>
> Another hurrah for TSA-  mighty well done. I don't know if this was any
> "better" than others. I do know I was at a place I was more ready to
> learn than before, so it was, for me, a stellar experience.  I almost
> think I could do a mediocre regulation job on a piano now.......   Guess
> I'll have to try one soon.
> thanks
> les bartlett
> houston
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