---------------------- multipart/mixed attachment --part1_143.2a2fbaad.2de62094_alt_boundary I have never used the PVC glue for bushings but the hide glue has another=20 benefit in that it sizes the key bushing hole.=A0 If you use the metal cauls= and=20 mic the key pins to get the correct size the bushing job will come out reall= y=20 accurately with almost no easing.=A0 Make sure the glue is thick enough to s= tay on=20 top of the bushing cloth and not absorb, that will make the bushing too=20 hard.=A0 I try to use the thinnest cloth possible.=A0 Do a sample key to get= it right.=A0=20 Sometimes on the really old pianos the mortices are so worn, especially if=20 someone has done a bad job of removing the old bushing cloth (removing wood=20= with=20 the bushing).=A0 I just dip the brush into the water in the glue pot and bru= sh=20 a little on the wood before applying the glue. Use two brushes. One for wate= r=20 and one for glue so you won't dilute your glue.=A0 The use of the cauls will= =20 allow the key to swell up against the caul automatically sizing the mortice.= The=20 least amount of glue is desirable, the thicker glue will stay put and not te= nd=20 to squeeze out in the top of the key.=A0 The hot water swells the mortice an= d=20 the glue will keep it there.=A0 TP --part1_143.2a2fbaad.2de62094_alt_boundary An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: https://www.moypiano.com/ptg/pianotech.php/attachments/ce/7a/c5/86/attachment.htm --part1_143.2a2fbaad.2de62094_alt_boundary-- ---------------------- multipart/mixed attachment An embedded message was scrubbed... From: Topperpiano@aol.com Subject: Re: PVC-E glue for bushings Date: Wed, 26 May 2004 11:02:48 EDT Size: 3180 Url: https://www.moypiano.com/ptg/pianotech.php/attachments/6c/a9/05/e1/attachment.eml ---------------------- multipart/mixed attachment--
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