>Jeff, >I'm not sure which issue of the Journal has the topic you inquired about,but, >you are on the right track re dealing with this problem. >Yes, let down the tension. Yes, pull the separation together with clamps, >then secure by drilling out the plate lag bolt holes through the back and >countersink for the appropriate size nut and washers. Tightbond glue is fine. > >Check to see that the back posts glue joints are solid. I have seen these >fail as the back separated. > >Hope this helps-Good Luck. > >Paul Dempsey >Marshall University >wippen@aol.com > > Jeff, Check the bottom of the plate as well. Very often if it is coming apart at the pinblock, it will be loose at the bottom as well. Clamp the pinblock before you drill out the screw holes to accept bolts. This will keep wood chips from getting in the way of getting a good glue joint. Ron -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ron Berry, RPT (Registered Piano Technician) ronberry@iquest.net Indianapolis, IN Check out the Piano Page at http://www.prairienet.org/arts/ptg/homepage.html for some great information and links about pianos!
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