Yet Another KLF-30 Question

[Bigdnfay1]

Hey guys...Been a minute. Finally gettin' busy on the 30's I got awhile back. Got the networks out and got the caps changed. Typical 30 fashion, the front motorboards are loose as all get out. Found the date written inside the cab (10/27/99). Back to my main question. I now see why the motorboards get loose. The carcass is painted black along where the glue is supposed to go and on the backside of the motorboard has like a malomine surface and instead of using a good quality glue. they are put together with HOT GLUE. Motorboard popped out pretty easy and all the hot glue is stuck really good to the inside ledge of the carcass(sides and top and bottom). Is their any easy trick to get that hot glue broke loose? What did ya'll do? Tried a heat gun...woof what a mess. Tried an olfa knife, then switched to a utility knife.....Is their an easier way? Something I'm missing.

 

thanks in advance

Big D

[dtr20]

I use a putty knife. It's a lot of work, but it will get the job done.it will be a little easier using the putty knife and a heat gun, but it's a lot more messy. When you finish cleaning up the old glue, I'd recommend using Liquid Nail to glue the panel or panels (back panel and motorboard panel used the same glue) back in place. Put a nice bead of Liquid Nail on the lip of the side panels place the motorboard or back panel in place and clamp it down. Reach inside the cabinet and use your finger along the seems to spread the squeeze out to give a nice seal to the panel. Good luck