That's the info I was looking for. I already use hide glue but I notice that some are using PVCE now. Wanted to know if there was a down side. David Love davidlovepianos@earthlink.net > [Original Message] > From: Joseph Garrett <joegarrett@earthlink.net> > To: <pianotech@ptg.org> > Date: 5/26/2004 8:59:39 AM > Subject: Re: PVC-E Glue for Bushings > > . > > > > I first experimented with steam removal and the glue bond > released quite easily. > > Just don't tell Joe Garrett <G> > > > > Tom Driscoll > > I already know!<G> > See my previous post. > I hope I never have to remove those damned ones you did!<G> PVC-E will > eventually harden, but it takes a reallllllllly lonnnnnng tiiiiiimmmme! Once > it has set it is more difficult to remove than Hide Glue. The real down side > is that while the glue is in it's somewhat flexible/non hard state, it > allows the bushing(s) to move. This causes the bushing to wear out quicker. > I've done experiments on this and have found this to be true. I currently > use PVC-E to attach keytops and I've found it to be a real pain, as it's > messy and if you make a mistake<G>, it's really a bear to undo. I use it > because the darned "contact cement" breaks down after a few years and I > don't like the look that I get from Customers in this regard. My best advice > is learn to use Hide Glue and you'll learn to like it's attributes and the > finished product that stands for your work quality. > Regards, > Joe Garrett, RPT, (Oregon) > Captain, Tool Police > Squares Are I > > > _______________________________________________ > pianotech list info: https://www.moypiano.com/resources/#archives
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