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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>David Vanderhoofven asked: "<FONT
face="Times New Roman" size=3>Could you enlighten me as to the =
details involved
in gluing ivory pieces on <BR>with PVC-E glue? I had a bad =
experience
recently with ivory and <BR>PVC-E. The ivory curled up very =
badly. I
am assuming that the moisture in <BR>the glue caused the ivory to =
warp.
How do you keep the ivory from warping <BR>when using PVC-E glue?
Thanks!"<BR><BR>David,</FONT></FONT></DIV>
<DIV>First, I do not thin the stuff. As a matter of fact, I let it get
thicker.<G> I add titanium dioxide to the stuff until it's really
thick.<G> I use special clamping plates made out of 1/4" thick =
aluminum.
The brass ones, sold by our illustrious suppliers, suck! I use those in =
the
field, but have mixed success. BTW, only LIGHT clamping pressure is =
needed. Too
much pressure will definately cause a "starved joint".</DIV>
<DIV>Regards,</DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Joe Garrett, R.P.T.<BR>Captain, Tool
Police<BR>Squares R I</FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>