Another list says that PVC-e works for the white molded tops with fronts, but not the keytops from Vagias? I have been using Vagias keytops since the PTG convention in Toronto lo these many years. We found them at the Canadian parts supply. Any experience with these? (Many years ago, I phoned Vagias and asked the son, who was manufacturing the keytops, what glue to use. We talked a long time. At one point he said; "Wait a minute, they come off after 10 years? 10 YEARS? You are worrying about something that fails after 10 YEARS?!"Diane Hofstetter From: dianepianotuner at msn.comTo: pianotech at ptg.orgSubject: Thanksgiving for keytop glueingDate: Thu, 27 Nov 2008 15:23:00 -0800 Thanksgiving--I owe you all THANKS! I think Jon has likely hit the nail on the head, because about 4 days ago I glued on one of the sharps by first painting on thin layers of the PVC-e on both the top of the keystick and the bottom of the sharp, letting them dry and then putting a layer of fresh PVC-e on the keystick. positioning the sharp top and holding tightly to get squeeze out. It is still firmly glued together--but a week hasn't passed yet! And, having jumped on the hot stove once, I've been worried. An interesting question is about the need for clamping... You all have made this a very Thankful day!Diane From: ilvey at sbcglobal.netTo: pianotech at ptg.orgDate: Thu, 27 Nov 2008 10:18:21 -0800Subject: Re: [pianotech] PVC-E and keytopsThat's a good idea, which I haven't tried...a sizing application... David Ilvedson, RPTPacifica, CA 94044 ----- Original message ----------------------------------------From: "Jon Page" <jonpage at comcast.net>To: pianotech at ptg.orgReceived: 11/27/2008 4:57:25 AMSubject: Re: [pianotech] PVC-E and keytops >I use PVC-E glue for keytops as many techs do. Maybe your first set failed>because the glue wicked into the porous keystick and the joint was starved. >After planing to develop a clean surface and attend to reestablishing>overall keystick height (to maintain a relation with the sharp) apply>a sizing coat of glue to the key. This will keep the glue from wicking away>and maintain a bond.Diane Hofstetter -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://ptg.org/pipermail/pianotech_ptg.org/attachments/20081127/0829c275/attachment-0001.html>
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