<!DOCTYPE HTML PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN"> <HTML><HEAD> <META http-equiv=Content-Type content="text/html; charset=iso-8859-1"> <META content="MSHTML 6.00.2900.3268" name=GENERATOR> <STYLE></STYLE> </HEAD> <BODY bgColor=#ffffff> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>John, </FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I have used regular clear packing tape. The epoxy does not stick to it and the tape will pull right off. I used it a lot when I was making replacement ribs in wooden boat hulls with multi lams to replace the cracked steamed ones. I've also done several pinblocks that way.</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>David C. </FONT></DIV> <BLOCKQUOTE dir=ltr style="PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 5px; MARGIN-LEFT: 5px; BORDER-LEFT: #000000 2px solid; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0px"> <DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial">----- Original Message ----- </DIV> <DIV style="BACKGROUND: #e4e4e4; FONT: 10pt arial; font-color: black"><B>From:</B> <A title=jvoigt@gwtc.net href="mailto:jvoigt@gwtc.net">John Voigt</A> </DIV> <DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>To:</B> <A title=pianotech@ptg.org href="mailto:pianotech@ptg.org">Pianotech List</A> </DIV> <DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Monday, February 25, 2008 3:00 PM</DIV> <DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> RE: Pinblock transfer agent</DIV> <DIV><BR></DIV> <DIV><SPAN class=408125322-25022008><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>What do you use as a release agent?</FONT></SPAN></DIV> <DIV><SPAN class=408125322-25022008><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV> <DIV><SPAN class=408125322-25022008><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>John Voigt</FONT></SPAN></DIV> <BLOCKQUOTE dir=ltr style="MARGIN-RIGHT: 0px"> <DIV class=OutlookMessageHeader dir=ltr align=left><FONT face=Tahoma size=2>-----Original Message-----<BR><B>From:</B> Farrell [mailto:mfarrel2@tampabay.rr.com]<BR><B>Sent:</B> Monday, February 25, 2008 11:37 AM<BR><B>To:</B> Pianotech List<BR><B>Subject:</B> Re: Pinblock transfer agent<BR><BR></FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial>I've been using a system that works perfectly the first time every time. I cut the block for a reasonably close fit and then apply an appropriate amount of High Density Adhesive Filler thickened West System epoxy using the West System two-step bonding method. I apply a release agent to the plate flange and screw the block to the plate.</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial>Wait till epoxy cures, remove block from plate, check fit - and I find it perfect every time!!!</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial>What, are you some traditional woodwoorking guru 'er sumptin'?</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial>Terry Farrell</FONT></DIV> <BLOCKQUOTE dir=ltr style="PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 5px; MARGIN-LEFT: 5px; BORDER-LEFT: #000000 2px solid; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0px"> <DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial">----- Original Message ----- </DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I have experimented with chalk, graphite and crayon and maybe other products that I've forgotten to show witnessing between plate and pinblock for fitting, and for one reason or another I've not been completely satisfied with any of them. Nothing seems as good as the original graphite coating used by S&S. This original agent works through the fitting process until I get to the very last couple of passes when I've got almost a complete fit and need a couple more re-applications. </FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I would so much appreciate hearing what you use, where you get it and how you mix & apply it.</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Thanks,</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Fenton</FONT></DIV></BLOCKQUOTE></BLOCKQUOTE></BLOCKQUOTE></BODY></HTML>