[pianotech] Applying PVC-E to new plastic keytops

[David Stocker]

Don't clamp. It isn't necessary. Just wiggle the top around to get the air 
out and ensure good contact between the top and the glue, line it up where 
you want it, and walk away to let it dry (cure?).

David Stocker, RPT
Fir Tree Piano
Tumwater, WA

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From: "Duane McGuire" <pianoman at duanemcguire.com>
Sent: Wednesday, December 30, 2009 08:38
To: <pianotech at ptg.org>
Subject: [pianotech] Applying PVC-E to new plastic keytops

> I have heard from a number of folks that PVC-E is "the way to go" for
> gluing plastic keytops.  Back in the 70's I used pyralin and pyralin
> solvent for keytops.  that was messy, and I'm anxious for better
> technique.
>
> What techniques do you use for applying PVC-E and clamping? On my
> first go, I spread a layer of  full-strength PVC-E to the key, and
> clamped.  I found that the keytop was slip-sliding every which way ...
> and quickly realized that I don't have a production process!
>
> Help!
>
> -- 
> Duane McGuire
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> http://blog.duanemcguire.com
>