Matteo, if you're looking for a glue that will give you more time for positioning, there is a CA glue that does that.
Weldwood Fast Curing Wood Adhesive has a 3 minute positioning time and cures in 30 minutes.
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Steven Rosenthal RPT
Honolulu HI
(808) 521-7129
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Original Message:
Sent: 10-07-2023 12:59
From: Matteo Crudo
Subject: Alternative glue for hanging hammers on WNG shanks
Hi all. Thanks for the suggestions. Ed, I had heard about the technique that you use and will be trying it in some tests. Thanks for clarifying how it's done!
Gregory, I had heard a similar rumor that WNG used to use titebond molding and trim or quick n thick. I tried it once and was able to break the bond too easily right away after a couple days of letting the glue dry. But I didn't scuff sand the shank, so I just did another sample test. Happy to hear that you've had success with it. Thanks for sharing!
I was considering epoxy, but not excited about it. I was thinking that the bond would be too strong if I ever needed to rehang a hammer or 2. For the people that use epoxy, do you scuff sand the shank as well?
Original Message:
Sent: 10/5/2023 11:28:00 AM
From: Keith Roberts
Subject: RE: Alternative glue for hanging hammers on WNG shanks
Oh and as a result of the plug coming out stuck to the shank, I found you can't use the shank sizing tool on the carbon fiber. I used the dremel to remove most of the plug from the shank and then a piece of sand paper. It wasn't easy to remove the wood from the shank so I could reuse the part.
It made a believer of me that I would have no problem with this glue.
I always buy a fresh tube
Keith
Original Message:
Sent: 10/4/2023 1:57:00 PM
From: Keith Roberts
Subject: RE: Alternative glue for hanging hammers on WNG shanks
Use the WNG glue. I plugged with a maple shank and titebond thick and redrilled a few hammers. Then I had to pull a couple and the wng glue was stronger than the titebond and my plug came out. Epoxy doesn't stick well to slick surfaces.
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Keith Roberts
owner
Hathaway Pines CA
(209) 770-4312
Original Message:
Sent: 10-03-2023 13:10
From: Matteo Crudo
Subject: Alternative glue for hanging hammers on WNG shanks
Hello all, I'm getting ready to hang a set of hammers on some WNG composite shanks. Does anybody have any alternative glues/ methods besides the thick CA glue recommended by WNG that work sufficiently for hanging hammers?
Thanks!
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Matteo Crudo, RPT
DC Piano Co.
dcpianos.com
Berkeley, Ca.
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