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Penetration of CA glue into pinblock 

02-10-2013 12:28

An old upright was treated with super thin CA glue using a thin extension tip, applying the CA at the pin/bushing 12 o'clock position while the piano was standing normally. Only a few pins were treated. The piano was then disassembled. The photo shows a slice of pinblock. The side with two holes exposed shows CA stains on the top of the block. The side with three holes exposed was not treated. In sunlight, the treated holes seem to be a little glossy compared to the non-treated holes, but the differences are very subtle, and somewhat inconclusive. The torque differences were very clear, however, with the treated pins much tighter.

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02-13-2013 00:11

The CA brand I buy most often (because that's what the local shop stocks) is "Great Planes" Thin, in 1 or 2 oz bottles. Other brands work as well.
Great Planes also makes the "Pro CA Tips" applicator tips I like.
Other brands work as well.

02-13-2013 00:06

The better hobby stores that cater to the radio controlled aircraft crowd will stock three or four viscosities of CA. Get the thinnest, usually called "Water Thin", "Super Thin" or just "Thin". Avoid "Medium", "Gap Filling", or other thicker types.
The applicator tips I prefer look like 1/8th inch teflon tubing that has been heated and pulled to a very small capillary tube, as seen here: http://www.hobbylinc.com/htm/gpm/gpmgpmr6033.htm
Greg

02-12-2013 04:55

The applicator is a major consideration in this - as is the 'super thin' CA. Would it be possible to attach a jpg of these? Like - is the applicator a home-made job or available off the shelf? And which CA is recommended - is there a way of describing or measuring its viscosity? Michael

Comments

02-13-2013 00:11

The CA brand I buy most often (because that's what the local shop stocks) is "Great Planes" Thin, in 1 or 2 oz bottles. Other brands work as well.
Great Planes also makes the "Pro CA Tips" applicator tips I like.
Other brands work as well.

02-13-2013 00:06

The better hobby stores that cater to the radio controlled aircraft crowd will stock three or four viscosities of CA. Get the thinnest, usually called "Water Thin", "Super Thin" or just "Thin". Avoid "Medium", "Gap Filling", or other thicker types.
The applicator tips I prefer look like 1/8th inch teflon tubing that has been heated and pulled to a very small capillary tube, as seen here: http://www.hobbylinc.com/htm/gpm/gpmgpmr6033.htm
Greg

02-12-2013 04:55

The applicator is a major consideration in this - as is the 'super thin' CA. Would it be possible to attach a jpg of these? Like - is the applicator a home-made job or available off the shelf? And which CA is recommended - is there a way of describing or measuring its viscosity? Michael