Home Manuals Supplies Search Consult Contact Testing Service
Gluing the Heavy Cloth
The cotton side should get glued to the wood with animal hide glue. Also, see note below for an alternative way to determine which side of the cloth is the cotton side and other tips.


Cotton Weave \\\\\\\
Cotton side is the inside.


Acrylic Weave ||||||
Acrylic side is the outside.

Another easy way to determine which side of the cloth is cotton is to put a drop of very hot water on a corner of the cloth. If the water soaks into the material, that's the cotton side. If the water beads and does not soak in, that's the acrylic side. Remember, when using a water soluble glue (animal hide glue), the cotton side gets glued to the wood. Also, refer to the diagram below for the recommended method to 'tack' the cloth at the overlap. Lastly, I recommend that tacks be used at all four corners to prevent leakage due to the material lifting at the bend.

Player Piano Reference Materials - Click Here

We Gladly Accept These Cards
Discover, VISA, MasterCard

back to top..To The Top of this Page . . . . . . . . . . . back to index ..To The HOME Page


This page was last revised October 8, 2016 by John A. Tuttle, who Assumes No Liability
For The Accuracy or Validity of the Statements and/or Opinions
Expressed within the Pages of the Player-Care Domain.
Cartoon Graphics by E7 Style Graphics (Eric Styles)


Since "Player-Care" is an internet business, I prefer that we correspond via E-Mail (click here to fill out the 'Request Form'). However, if I'm not in the middle of some other activity, you can reach me at 732-840-8787. But please understand that during the hours from 8AM-5PM EST (Mon-Sat), I'm generally quite busy. So, I probably won't answer the phone. If you get the answering machine, please leave a detailed message stating the reason for your call. Also, repeat your name and phone number clearly and distinctly. By necessity, I prioritize everything in my life. And, if you call and just leave your name and number, and ask me to call you back, it might be a day or two before I return your call. Why? Because I don't know why you want me to call and I might not be prepared to assist you in an effective and efficient manner. If you leave me an E-Mail address (which I prefer), spell it out phonetically. The more you do to help me, the more I can help you in return. Don't rush. You have four minutes to record your message.


Grand 16 IconGrand 32 Icon

407 19th Ave, Brick, NJ, 08724
Phone Number 732-840-8787
(Voicemail Only, No Texts)
Upright 32 IconUpright 16 Icon

Google Adsense Ad