Pianotech

  • 1.  What Glue Are We All Using For Loose Tuning Pins?

    Member
    Posted 16 days ago
    I've used Zap-a-Gap Thin for loose tuning pins.

    What else is everyone else using? Why? What pros does it have? Cons?



  • 2.  RE: What Glue Are We All Using For Loose Tuning Pins?

    Registered Piano Technician
    Posted 16 days ago

    Thinnest viscosity CA glue with NO KICKER. Just let the couple of drops of CA air dry over time. 



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    Patsi Franklin RPT
    Maitland FL
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  • 3.  RE: What Glue Are We All Using For Loose Tuning Pins?

    Posted 16 days ago

    What is the best way to apply it on an upright?  I have used it a couple of times on old grands.  Thanks!



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    Patrick Greene
    OWNER
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  • 4.  RE: What Glue Are We All Using For Loose Tuning Pins?

    Member
    Posted 16 days ago
    What brand of glue are others using? And of the brand, what specific glue?

    Also, Patrick, I've heard using syringe and needle on upright is good (don't make a mess). And that way the piano doesn't need to be tilted back. 






  • 5.  RE: What Glue Are We All Using For Loose Tuning Pins?

    Posted 16 days ago
    On an upright I've tilted the instrument back. One really wants to flood that space between pin and wood

    Best wishes

    David P






  • 6.  RE: What Glue Are We All Using For Loose Tuning Pins?

    Registered Piano Technician
    Posted 16 days ago

    I use Loctite 493. I use Loctite adhesives because they print the manufacture date on their products. CA adhesives have an effective shelf life -- about a year.

    Roger Gable



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    Roger Gable RPT
    Gable Piano
    Everett WA
    (425) 252-5000
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  • 7.  RE: What Glue Are We All Using For Loose Tuning Pins?

    Registered Piano Technician
    Posted 16 days ago
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    Woodcrafters carries Starbond Thin



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    Patsi Franklin RPT
    Maitland FL
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  • 8.  RE: What Glue Are We All Using For Loose Tuning Pins?

    Posted 16 days ago

    To use it on an upright without tilting it, be sure to NOT use a thin viscosity. I use just a plain medium viscosity and apply at the 12 o'clock position, carefully. It will wick into the bushing and be very effective. At least it always has been for me, and I use it a lot. If you're worried about dripping down the plate, just have some Q-Tips to wipe it away. Although even if it does drip down the plate it won't do any harm. 



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    "That Tuning Guy"
    Scott Kerns
    Lincoln, Nebraska
    www.thattuningguy.com
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