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<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=936091922-24092008><FONT face=Arial
color=#0000ff size=2>Vinegar (acetic acid) breaks the chemical bonds in the
animal glues (protein). I think that it would weaken the
joint.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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color=#0000ff size=4>Marc Lanthier</FONT><BR>514-770-7438<BR>1-877-PIANO10<BR><A
href="mailto:info@pianolanco.com">info@pianolanco.com<BR></A><A
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<FONT face=Tahoma size=2><B>From:</B> pianotech-bounces@ptg.org
[mailto:pianotech-bounces@ptg.org] <B>On Behalf Of </B>Brian
Doepke<BR><B>Sent:</B> September 24, 2008 3:42 PM<BR><B>To:</B> 'Pianotech
List'<BR><B>Subject:</B> loose wood joints<BR></FONT><BR></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal>Hello,<o:p></o:p></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal>Did I read somewhere that vinegar can be used to tighten up
wood joints….like the ones in old piano benches?<o:p></o:p></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal>Would anyone be able to confirm or deny this….and if
not….what can be done to tighten the loose joints of an old
bench?<o:p></o:p></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal>Thank you<o:p></o:p></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><I>Brian P. Doepke, RPT<o:p></o:p></I></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><B><I>A.A.A. Piano Works, LLC<o:p></o:p></I></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><B><I>Piano Tuning + Service<o:p></o:p></I></B></P>
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