A glue question

[Jon Page]

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At 09:57 AM 09/12/2001 -0400, you wrote:

>In a message dated 12/09/01 9:00:43 AM, jon.page@verizon.net writes:
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><< I'm testing the strength of PVC-E glue now and will have the results in
>about 30 minutes. >>
>
>Jon;
>  PVC-E glue is great for some applications....... but where there is a
>constant repetitive force applied such as on butts and catchers is not one of
>them. Since PVC-E stays flexible it will allow 'slippage' when force is
>applied. A better choice for your application would be one of the formulated
>adhesives such as DUCO or other brand which is designed to slightly etch
>plastic as part of the adhering process.
>I don't know if CA would work...but if it does I would tend to go with the
>'gel' rather than one of the thinner types.
>Jim Bryant (FL)

 >The hammer & catcher shanks are glued in with what appears to be PVA.
 >The label states not for use gluing plastic to wood.

Since PVA dries more rigid than PVC-E, that statement is probably referring 
to keytops
because when the keystick expands with humidity the keytop would not expand 
and crack.

Jon Page

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