Rim Repair reply

[pianoman]

Hi Frank,
I seen a Weber grand similar to your problem.  It seems the piano was
shipped with the lid attached to the rim and for some reason the weight of
the piano rested on the edge of the rim rather than the case.  This pulled
out the lid case hinges and I bet this is what happened to you.  Any
woodworking glue should work if it is thin enough.  If the wood is tore out
too much it would be best to rout out that section and glue in new wood. 
If this were a brand new piano this is what I would do.
James Grebe
R.P.T. of the P.T.G. from St. Louis, MO. USA, Earth
pianoman@inlink.com
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> From: Frank Cahill <fcahill@erols.com>
> To: pianotech@ptg.org
> Subject: Rim Repair
> Date: Wednesday, May 13, 1998 2:31 PM
> 
> The piano in question is a Weber grand. The piano was on its side
> sometime during shipment.  This pulled a lid hinge out of the rim.
> 
> The hinge is fastened to the rim at the top and side of the rim.
> 
> The laminations in the rim are slightly separated due to the screws
> being pulled out of the top of the rim.  
> 
> I assume I can repair the rim by gluing and clamping.  Also, a larger
> screw would be needed.
> 
> Any suggestions for glue?  I would think that I need to use a very low
> viscocity glue to make sure it gets deep into the laminations. Perhaps
> CA glue (thin stuff) or watered down wood glue.
> 
> Thanks for any suggestions.
> 
> Fank Cahill
> Assoc Member
> N. Va.