S & S cracked plate (Modified by Kent Swafford)

[Richard Brekne]

Mark Cramer wrote:

> 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.
>

I'd like to see a zoom out shot of this... just to see a bit more of the
surrounding area. But from the picture the existing crack does not look so
severe, or critical. The process of tearing down and rebuilding tho may
change that situation.... depending on the crack really.  If you get it out
ok, there are several welding techniques described in the archives that
have been reported to satisfactorilly repair some pretty extreme plate
cracks... so this should be a piece of cake I would think.


>
> 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.
>

Maybe... maybe not so maybe. A good hunch tho. I'd like to hear what you
find under there when you get that far tho.

>
> 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?!  :>)
>

Grin..  wouldnt we all.... or would we in the end after all ??

>
> Thanks in advance, and also to Trevor Nelson, RPT (Boulder, Co.) for
> providing such a good photograph.
>
> sincerely,
> Mark Cramer,
> Brandon University
>
>
>
> Photo:
>
> https://www.moypiano.com/ptg/files/attachments/c7/bf/3f/6f/image.tiff
>
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>
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