What's best

[btrout@desupernet.net]

Hi Willem,

I know we're talking 'Old Upright' here, so I wouldn't fault anyone for doing a
"just get 'em through 'till the rest of the thing falls apart in a million pieces
on the living room rug" type of repair.  But if I have an option, and the rest of
the piano isn't too bad, I much prefer to make a new bass bridge rather than
repair the old one.  Granted, I work more in a shop environment, and that probably
influences my ideas, but after you've made a couple of them, it doesn't really
take that long to complete the whole process.  (Besides, I think making bridges is
fun!... maybe I'm just nuts?!...)  : - )   It might be different if you need to
send it out to be duplicated.  Actually, that's how I got started making them.  We
needed one, like NOW!, and we couldn't wait. So... I made one.  Only took a couple
hours.

Always good to see the varying opinions.

Best wishes,

Brian Trout
Quarryville, Pa.

Wimblees@AOL.COM wrote:

> In a message dated 3/12/99 7:42:00 PM !!!First Boot!!!, lawsonic@global.co.za
> writes:
>
> << Hi List, I have a repair to quote for, a Rippen upright with the bass
>  bridge split and capping splitting in sections across the bridge. Question
>  is, what's the best type and/or combinations of wood for replacing the
>  bridge.
>
>  Brian >>
>
> The best repair for a RIppen is to tie a rope to it, drag it to the edge of a
> large, deep body of water, and let nature take it's course.
>
> But seriously, folks.  To repair a bridge, if all the wood is still there, use
> either a super glue, or other type of epoxy, and clamp the thing back
> together. It will save you a lot of time, and might be the best repair for the
> job. (Remember my earlier statement, "if it works....)
>
> Willem Blees