Klarinet Archive - Posting 000716.txt from 1997/04

From: ghopkins@-----.net (Gary Hopkins)
Subj: Re: Cork cement -- need a testimonial
Date: Wed, 23 Apr 1997 15:22:39 -0400

Oliver, contact cement is the most widely used adhesive for gluing tenon
corks as well as key corks. I switched to it from shellac about six years
ago. I don't believe it holds any better, but it is easier to use in my
opinion.

Gary Hopkins

I do all of my own cork replacement but I've never hit on a cement that is
>particularly satisfying. The stuff that gives the tightest, longest joint,
>for me
>at least, is epoxy but scraping off the old stuff in between changes is a real
>pain. It seems to like to bond at the molecular level and just doesn't want
>to let go after it sets. The stuff which is sold routinely for cementing joint
>corks is what appears to be a concentrated shellac. I've had varying results
>with that. The worst stuff I ever used is hardening automobile gasket cement.
>Some kind of gritty powder is added to it, maybe diatomaceous earth which
>reduces its adhesive properties. Anyone want to give me a testimonial?
>
>Oliver