>Dear List, > Came across a dinosaur on a service call today.......was a first for >me. A piano made by the Thomas Co. in Ireland, I think it was. Part of the >damper flanges are beginning to crumble and the rest of the piano is likely >not far behind! Are there any parts obtainable for this mostly >petroleum-n-potmetal action or should I jes "run like hell"???? Normally I >wouldn't touch this type job but...... it's one of those "friend o' da >famlee" type deals ya know! > Thanks in advance!!!!!! >Dale Whitehead, RPT >Franklin,TN > Hay Dale Long time no see,, are you at BYU now??? They couldn't get a better TECH... I just hope they understand your love of Irish Pubs etc.... O'Toole's hasn't been the same without you...... anyhow to the quick........... RUN LIKE HECK+++++++++++++ I spent 2 weeks trying to fix one of those buggers avout 7 years ago, and it is definetely a NO WIN situation... Be nice, be firm, above all, be professional, and tell the Lady that it's time to look for a new piano...... See Ya....... Tom Cobble
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