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Aleene's Original Tacky Glue
By Andy Taylor

I've used Aleene's Tacky Glue for years.  Whether or not it is of
the same chemical makeup as PVC-E, I do not know.  I do know it behaves
in the same way that PVC-E does.  I have never had any problems using
this glue.

Another good sealer is a product called Modge Podge, used for
preserving photographs.  It is found in the crafts section of Wal-Mart.
Simply dilute it with water and it will seal wood 100% the first time.
I apply it in a spray gun to all internal channels and it will make a
"one footer" out of any old player if everything else is right.

In a pinch, Aleene's Tacky Glue or Modge Podge will reseal old pumping
bellows cloth, if allowed to dry in the open position.  After applying
it, spray the cloth with a product called Plasti-dip (the spray can).
It makes for a beautiful finish.  I limit this procedure to customers
who are too cheap to pay for new pumping cloth.

I expect that the purists to scream at me again for this, however
I have seen many old players that were rebuilt well that would die in
the winter simply because of air leaking through the pores of the wood.

Andy Taylor


(Message sent Tue 13 May 2008, 18:53:34 GMT, from time zone GMT-0400.)

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