List, I have a church with an eleven year old Baldwin vertical. The soundboard is coming loose along the top edge near the bass. I have heard of using a pneumatic press to provide the clamping force needed. I have also talked to a couple of local techs. One mentioned the name Clare Davies. They said he wrote an article in the Journal about pneumatic presses made from fire hose. He also said I could use an inner-tube wrapped with duct tape. Question: 1. Does anyone have a preferred method for this type of repair, and approximate time needed to complete. Question: 2. Does anyone have the article written by Clare Davies for details on making the fire hose press. Mike Bratcher
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