[pianotech] Help Please - Should be CA techniques<g>

[Joseph Garrett]

Yes, the fumes are noxious, but what I've experienced is that they create
minor reactions that are short lived. The most annoying is that my nose
"sticks together" somewhat. An uncomfortable feeling at best. That is one
of those YMMV things. On occasion I use a box fan to get the air flow
going. That is the sum of  my experience in that regard. Has anyone seen a
Hazmat Sheet on this stuff?
Best, 
Joe


> [Original Message]
> From: David Skolnik <davidskolnik at optonline.net>
> To: <joegarrett at earthlink.net>; <pianotech at ptg.org>
> Date: 11/13/2011 7:01:54 AM
> Subject: Re: [pianotech] Help Please - Should be CA techniques<g>
>
> As long as there's been this much input on using CA, would a few of 
> you address what, if any precautions you use to protect yourselves 
> and client from the fumes?  Recalling my experience from a few years 
> ago, which I shared at the time, a summertime application in a space 
> that had less than adequate ventilation caused me significant, though 
> temporary (I hope) respiratory distress.  I remember, I think, that 
> Jon Page mentioned using a shop-vac arrangement with a second hose 
> exhausting outside or at a distance from the piano.  I had looked 
> into the low vapor version of the thin CA but did not perform any 
> experiments to verify.  Thoughts?
>
> David Skolnik
> Hastings on Hudson, NY
>
>
>
>
> At 04:00 AM 11/13/2011, you wrote:
> >Les said: "Thanks for responses to my question. What is the thinnest
> >viscosity
> >superglue. I'd rather not drill if it can be helped. Thanks again-"
> >
> >les<
> >I strongly urge you to reconsider   My general rule is: if there"s plate
> >bushings Drill!<G> I don't like to do stuff twice! Put the piano on it's
> >back. Take an extra hour to drill. Then, apply the CA glue. I use
> >"Insta-Cure, Super Thin, (1-3sec) Glue". It has all the appearances of
> >being the same company as Dreyburgh works with. I get it at my local,
> >(popular/active/busy), Hobby shop. Because they are busy, there is a good
> >turnover, hence it's fresh. CA does have a shelf life. If you keep it in
> >the FREEZER, you'll get to use it all up.<G> I buy it in 2 ounce
botttles..
> >That is usually sufficient for one piano with a bit left over. BTW, The
> >"Un-cure" by the same company sucks! Dreybourgh's is far superior imo.
> >If this is done correctly, you will get good results.. Just like
everything
> >else we do, ya needs to pay attention to the fine details.<G>
> >If you are doing a grand, I recommend putting plastic sheeting in place
> >with tape to make sure the stuff doesn't get into places you don't want
it!
> >DAMHIK!<G>
> >Best,
> >Joe
> >
> >Joe Garrett, R.P.T.
> >Captain of the Tool Police
> >Squares R I
>