Re: [Harp-L] Reed plate/cover gasket sealer

[Joseph Leone <3n037@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

For minor sealing, I have used Elmer's or other water bases glues. Ross carpenter's glue is another choice. What you do is lay a tiny (I repeat..tiny) bead along the seam and with a wet finger rub it in gently (I repeat..gently), and evenly. Much the same as you would do when caulking a window glass or rain gutter. In about 45 min the glue will set enough to use the harp. And the lips won't reach it, so it will hold up. Some times I have had to lay a piece of thread in the seam to provide a gap fill/lock.   

Slightly more major work? I use Geo seal or other silicone based caulking. Repeat..as sparingly as possible. Stubborn work? May require a gasket. Made from construction or blotter paper. Be careful on chromatics, as some solvents in glues can wrinkle wind savers. Flavoring in some lip balms and sun tan lotions used on lips (like water mellon, strawberry etc.) can also wrinkle wind savers. . I use Burt's bees..it has no solvents. 

Me? I would test the materials first. 

smokey-joe 

On Oct 21, 2013, at 12:14 PM, daledut wrote:

> Has anyone used any kind of wax or silicone sealant to create an air tight seal for Reed plates or covers?
> I am working on making wood cover plates and mounting on wood combs. I am looking for something to use during assembly that will maintain a good deal as the wood expands and contracts.
> Thanks for your ideas. 
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