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Re: Tenon cork repair

Author: Chris P
Date: 2011-02-27 05:49

You want an impact adhesive such as Evo-Stik or Bison - the type of adhesive used for glueing formica to work syrfaces which you coat both surfaces, wait for several minutes for the solvent to evaporate and then stick both surfaces together, working your way round so there aren't any trapped air pockets.

And it's pretty much ready to use once all stuck down but you can set it aside for 30 mins to an hour before sanding down to be on the safe side. I've usually left tenon corks for a while before working on them but haven't encountered any problems working on a freshly glued tenon or crook cork.

You can use this for key corks as well - remove the old key corks and adhesive, then degrease the key and apply the adhesive to both surfaces (a thin, even layer), let the adhesive become touch dry (slightly tacky when tested with a knuckle) and then press the corks in place on the keys and trim them. Any adhsive that's got where it shouldn't be can easily be removed by rubbing it and it'll peel or roll off.

Your best bet is a hardware store as they ought to have this type of adhesive for DIYers and tradesmen (usually not for sale to under 18s on account of the solvent) - and you're best getting it in tubes of around 30g rather than a tub.

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Howarth of London
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