Bob Instead of trying to put epoxy in from the top, if you can, put masking tape on the crack, and turn the piano upside down. Then fill the crack with epoxy form underneath. I use Webb Phillips Wood Rebuilder, which can be thinned down to allow it to penetrate into the crack. Wim Willem Blees, RPT Piano Tuner/Technician School of Music University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL USA -----Original Message----- From: Bob Hull <hullfam5 at yahoo.com> To: College and University Technicians <caut at ptg.org> Sent: Tue, 2 May 2006 07:47:06 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [CAUT] Bass bridge removal Hi List, On a small grand we're rebuilding there is a crack that runs along close to the side (the rim side) of the bass bridge and actually under the length of the bridge. SB replacement is not in the picture but epoxy in the cracks will be used. We've dried the board down. Do we need to pull the bridge in order to secure that crack that is underneath the bridge? If so, what methods do you recommend? There are four screws underneath, and I know some form of moisture and heat will soften the glue joint, but I would like some specific recommendations on this. The narrowly designed bridge has a small "apron" offsetting it for longer speaking lengths and or giving it a connection to a more flexible part of the SB. Thanks. Bob Hull __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
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