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<p class=MsoNormal>To the bellymen on Pianotech Forum:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>I have built a set of cauls for gluing ribs to the panel
using air pressure. I discovered yesterday that the 1 ½” rubber hose
that I bought from Home Depot is most decidedly not ready for prime time –
no matter how much I tighten the hose clamps on the hose at the ends, air still
bleeds out at an alarming rate (easy to see when you inflate the hose and stick
the end into a pail of water). After discussion by phone yesterday with Jude
Reveley, I am confident that the material is inadequate. Pressure ratings
aside, it simply is not substantial enough to resist the air pressure. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Jude has recommended a ribbed nitrile/PVC hose, which is
what he is using in his setup with good success. I am looking for a source for
such that I can quickly order it online, hopefully in smaller quantities. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>I would also consider other hose materials that our bellymen
are using with good success and reliability. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Thanks in advance for anything you share<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Will Truitt<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
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