bridge repairs

[Farrell]

No answers here David. I have used thickened West System epoxy in many
applications, but I have three bridges that I have dumped LOTS of epoxy on
and have yet to install strings. My thoughts have been that the material
will be strong enough to provide the chip-free clean termination we want,
but I have wondered a bit about  potential buzzing - thinking that it might
be harder than the maple bridge top. If you find out before me, let me/the
list know. Otherwise, I will comment, but not likely until January.

Terry Farrell
Piano Tuning & Service
Tampa, Florida
mfarrel2@tampabay.rr.com

----- Original Message -----
From: "David Love" <davidlovepianos@hotmail.com>
To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Tuesday, December 05, 2000 12:48 AM
Subject: bridge repairs


> I am repinning an old Chicekring bridge as part of a restringing job.
There
> are three places where the bridge has been damaged resulting in some wood
> loss around these pins and along the pin ridge line.  Damaged areas are on
> both the speaking and non-speaking side of the bridge.  Budget does not
> allow for recapping.  I thought I might repair the bridge using West
system
> epoxy mixed with their filleting blend.  My question/concern is whether or
> not this substance will create any problems for clean termination and if
it
> will hold up without chipping with the string bearing down on it?
>
> Input or suggestions are appreciated.
>
> David Love
>
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