[CAUT] mystery solved

[McNeilTom at aol.com]

Hi, Ron, et al -
 
I've encountered failures of those Baldwin string supports (counter bearing  
bars) in at least four pianos in as many decades.  To be fair, I've also  seen 
several that had not failed, yet.  Since my first one failed just  after I'd 
restrung it, I've made it my practice to replace them with solid brass  
half-round (0.5" x 0.25") whenever restringing one of those pianos.
 
The failing parts are original, I'm quite sure.  Their shape, an  inverted V 
in cross section stamped out of brass plate about 0.1" thick, would  be 
difficult to replicate.  And who would want to replicate the bad idea  anyway?
 
I took some digital photos of the last one of those that came through the  
shop about a year ago.  But I can't remember where I filed them!   If I come to 
them, I'll post.  The half-round replacements are easy to  make, look very 
nice and work beautifully.
 
~ Tom McNeil  ~
Vermont Piano Restorations
VermontPiano.com

346 Camp  Street
Barre, VT 05641
(802) 476-7072



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