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Re: Attaching key corks

Author: Chris P
Date: 2021-02-03 02:52

The thing with the new formula Evo-Stik is it does dry faster than the old formula - around 5 minutes to become touch dry as opposed to around 15 minutes. It's also a clear yellow colour instead of opaque and smells more like plastic adhesive (eg. Bostik).

There are some instances where contact adhesive can be used like any other glue just because of practicalities - the cork doughnut on oboe/cor split D#-E trill mechanisms is best fitted whilst the adhesive is still wet and applied to the top side of the metal bush, then pressed together with the RH3 ring key and left to dry on its own accord. It won't fall off as the bush holds it in place.

For all other applications that require good adhesion and strength, apply it in the usual manner of coating both sides, leaving it to dry then sticking both glued surfaces together.

Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
The opinions I express are my own.

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