S & S cracked plate (Modified by Kent Swafford)

Mark Cramer Cramer@BrandonU.CA
Thu, 04 Dec 2003 15:34:32 -0600


Here is a crack in the frame of the 1912 "B" I mentioned some time ago.
 
You will notice it runs from the screw-hole along the strut on one 
side, and to the first tuning-pin of F2 on the other.
 
My hunch is that I will find a void in the pin-block fit when 
I tear-down, and perhaps loosening the screw may close the gap 
somewhat. (?) Nonetheless, this is a new experience for me. 
 
I would appreciate some assurance that this crack will not cause future 
worries (given a good pin-block fit), and also advice on how to 
cosmetically fill/repair the crack such that it won't reappear and 
spoil the new plate finish.
 
(I would also like full guaranteed income, indexed for inflation for 
the rest of my days, and to work only for the sheer thrill of it... why 
not?!  :>) 
 
Thanks in advance, and also to Trevor Nelson, RPT (Boulder, Co.) for 
providing such a good photograph.
 
sincerely,
Mark Cramer,
Brandon University   
 
 
 
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