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<font size=3>At 05:47 PM 10/26/2001 -0700, you
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<dd>Often the remnants of leather are very thin and usually will come off
almost like powder by light sanding with a hammer reshaping paddle
. I think recovering the catchers is often overlooked in
reconditioning upright actions, is an easy task, and
can improves checking on even the lightest blow (See this months
discussion on felt- leather cutting techniques ). I use tightbond to
reglue, but Jon's suggestion of CA and white glue sounds even
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<dd> Tom Driscoll</font></blockquote>
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Susan's idea of CA and white glue worked in this situation. Over a long
period of time I can't attest to its<br>
stamina over hot hide glue. <br>
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I might add, on curved catchers; glue the short curve first on the whole
set, then secure the flat portion.<br>
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Regards,<br>
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Jon Page, piano technician<br>
Harwich Port, Cape Cod, Mass.<br>
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