[CAUT] Repair of 1961 Baldwin L Music Desk

[John Ross]

Repair of 1961 Baldwin L Music DeskTubing of different diameters, is available at hobby shops.
I have used it in player piano repair, just cutting it to length.
John Ross
Windsor, Nova Scotia
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  From: Paul Milesi 
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  Subject: [CAUT] Repair of 1961 Baldwin L Music Desk


  I am in need of suggestions to effect a repair on a 1961 Baldwin L Music Desk.

  Each side of the upright desk portion has a little brass(?) tube inserted into the wood.  These interface with a little tab on the bracket mounted on the desk frame.  My problem is this: The desk in question has had the wood broken out on one side, and the little brass tube is missing.  Another technician made a repair with epoxy at some point, leaving just a hole without the tubing, but it's not holding now.  I've been to Home Depot looking for a similar brass tube I could cut, but couldn't find anything of the right diameter.  It is my understanding that there is no place to obtain Baldwin parts, i.e., no tech support for Baldwin.  Is that correct?  I can't find any on the Gibson website, and the one dealer tech I called in NJ never returned my call.

  I don't have a large shop or a whole lot of woodworking experience/skill, but would like to effect a nice, clean repair - either one that follows the original design, or perhaps two hinges somehow that will permit the desk to open and close, as some pianos have.  Myabe I could use a couple small hinges from Schaff?  Would I have to chisel out to sink them?  The piano case is not in great shape, so I'm not too, too worried about a fine finished appearance, but I always do "clean" work.

  All help appreciated!  Thanks!

  Paul
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