[CAUT] Without tipping it (the piano, not the waiter..)

[Joe And Penny Goss]

Michelle,
5 Minute epoxy.
Be sure and drill an index hole through the bridge and sound board.
Choose a drill size that will allow a nail long enough to go at least 1 inch
through the parts when assembled. And not too tight a fit as you will want
to tap the nail out and remove them when the epoxy has set up.
When you remove the strings, use a wire and thread the loops so that they
are in order when you are ready to restring.
With the 5 minute epoxy you will not need clamps only patience <G>
Expect 2 hours to do and an assistant is also helpful in reducing the up and
downs.
Joe Goss RPT
Mother Goose Tools
imatunr@srvinet.com
www.mothergoosetools.com
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "michelle stranges" <stranges@Oswego.EDU>
To: "caut list" <caut@ptg.org>
Sent: Thursday, April 28, 2005 11:46 AM
Subject: [CAUT] Without tipping it (the piano, not the waiter..)


>
> Hello folks..
>
> Quick question here..
>
> Last night I went to the local high school I take care of, and my Kawai
> UST-8's (which NEVER STAY IN TUNE) have personal problems like crazy. (I
> cannot stand these pianos- sorry Don Mannino!!)      :(
>
> Long story short..
>
> The bass bridge (the WHOLE THING) is becoming unglued from the apron.
> I'm not even sure if the apron itself isn't losing it.. I dont think so.
> You should hear the almost dead, stinky ferret gurgling it's last breath
> when I play the bass notes.
>
> There's a fantastic "Solo Fest" they are having this next Tuesday and they
> need all the pianos tuned there.
>
> OK.
>
> This thing is SO BAD- I can't even postpone repair until a later time.
> It just cannot be used.
>
> What I was thinking to do was to remove all the bass strings and either
> yellow glue it with clamps of some kind (??) or use some epoxy. Time is
the
> biggest factor here.
>
> What suggestions would you folks have (other than blowing it up and saying
> "What piano????") to get this done quick WITHOUT TIPPING IT OVER for
repair.
>
> Thanx in advance,
> Michelle
>
>
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