Steinway bridge replacement--should I?

[Farrell]

Hey, I'm always interested! Please send a copy my way. Thanks

Terry Farrell
mfarrel2@tampabay.rr.com

----- Original Message -----
From: "Ward & Probst" <wardprobst@cst.net>
To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Wednesday, June 13, 2001 6:29 PM
Subject: RE: Steinway bridge replacement--should I?


> Jon,
> I would be interested in your procedure and what type of router you use to
get into the tight spots. Reply privately if you prefer.
> Best,
> Dale
> Dale Probst, RPT
> Member, TEAM2001
> PTG Annual Convention
> Reno, NV --July 11-15, 2001
> email: wardprobst@cst.net
> (940)691-3682 voice
> (940) 691-6843 fax
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>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jon Page [SMTP:jonpage@mediaone.net]
> Sent: Tuesday, June 12, 2001 6:56 PM
> To: pianotech@ptg.org
> Subject: Re: Steinway bridge replacement--should I?
>
>   When you say that the "bridge is serarated" are you talking about where
> the apron
> is glued to the foot or where the body is glued to the apron.
>
> If the separation is at the cap and/or bridge pin line then you can router
the
> bridge down and install a new cap.
>
> To do this, a base needs to be fashioned from plywood with a cut-out of
the
> curvature of the bridge body. Usually screws mounted underneath will
adjust
> its height.
>
> I can go further into what depth to route for down bearing and how to
> measure for this
> if this is the course you can take.
>
> Regards,
>
> Jon Page,   piano technician
> Harwich Port, Cape Cod, Mass.
> mailto:jonpage@mediaone.net
> http://www.stanwoodpiano.com
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