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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Ron N. asked: "<FONT face="Times New =
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size=3>Do you just guess long on the second pass then? Also, how do =
you apply
<BR>glue, and gage the amount? I've wondered how this works with hot =
hide
glue.<BR><BR>Ron ,</FONT></FONT></DIV>
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size=3>Spurlock's
method is based on Del Fandrich and Larry Erbes technique that was =
developed in
the early 70's. The glue is applied with round, (wood), cocktail =
toothpick. It
takes a bit of practice, but is easily learned and gives consistant glue =
spread.
The gauging with the cloth is to the opposite side of the mortise, for =
the first
pass. Likewise, except a little "slack" is left so that the depth of =
felt is
equal, (or as close to equal as is practical). The trick is to tug on =
the
bushing felt, AS the caul is inserted, so that the caul doesn't drag =
more cloth
into the hole. It all takes practice.<G> A set of keys, (both =
rails), can
be done, from start to finish is about two hours. BTW, I use Aluminum =
cauls, so
that they can be heated with an iron, for uniform sizing. I prefer the =
aluminum
for the final fit. On the first pass, I use wooden cauls, that I've had =
for 30+
years. I also have many different sizes, that I've made, for the weird =
sizes out
there.<G> Also, the hide glue has to be about the thickness of =
heavy
cream, to avoid too much "wicking". However, some wicking is needed for =
good
firm fit. Again, this requires practice.</FONT></FONT></DIV>
<DIV>I tried the BushMaster and found it to be lacking in consistancy. =
(perhaps
it was just me!<G>) Really hate waste! </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><FONT face="Times New Roman" =
size=3>Best
Regards,</FONT><BR></DIV></FONT>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Joe Garrett, R.P.T.<BR>Captain, Tool
Police<BR>Squares R I</FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>